How to Resize a Breitling Watch Bracelet

http://www.breitlingsource.com - Here is a video of me resizing a Breitling Watch Bracelet. I accidently went off the screen at one point but hopefully it is still useful!

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Howto & Style

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• swiss
• watch
• screw
• bracelet

[ganimed1976]

A few minutes ago I bought a used Breitling Pilot bracelet on ebay for 360 Euros (all steel version for Breitling Chronomat). I guess I`ll receive it in a few days.

But during my research in the web I saw some well made fake Breitling steel pilot bracelets on various sides. How can I distinguish a fake bracelet from an original? Is it possible to identify a fake from an original bracelet?

[breitlingsource]

@ganimed1976 Visit the breitlingsource website and view the articles section. There are several writeups on fakes including a small section on the bracelet that shows a few indicators.

[ganimed1976]

@breitlingsource Thank you very much. Now I know how to spot a fake bracelet from an genuine. The day I receive the bracelet I`ll check it out and if it´s not genuine I send it back to the seller. The point that makes me a little thoughtful is that the bracelet has no visible reference number on it (like 300A, 361A & 358A for the 20-18mm bracelets). There is only a number engraved on both ends of the bracelet that says "14795" and the words "CHRONO. / DOUG" are stamped in.

[breitlingsource]

@ganimed1976 Ah.. its an old Chronomat/Duograph bracelet.. almost guarantee that its real if that marking is there. They did not make good fakes back then when that bracelet was made.

[saucecakes]

It can be cheaper to just bring it to a watch shop and have it adjusted for 10-20 dollars, although you have to be really careful if you have a legit watch to not get it swapped for a fake.

I've heard 1.6mm flat tip screwdriver will do, but those can cost $30 or more.

[breitlingsource]

@saucecakes If you adjust a watch more than once in your life, its probably worth it to get a screwdriver... but hey, someone has to keep the jeweller in business!

[MrDicusBigus]

Breitlings rock !!!!

[tahoe350]

Yes, those are to fine tune the length to your wrist. To adjust it, just pop them out. Easiest way is a safety pin or a paper clip. Those are regular househld items that would work.

[hamsel2oloob]

Big thnxxxxxxx you saved my day

[hamsel2oloob]

Big thnxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx you saved my day

[AngeloMCMXCI]

It took me some time to fix the same problem, i would just advice to patiently sit down with the right equipment (like tiny tools). Also it is important to clean your work space en use a placemet zo you won't get confused with the loose parts.

[ganimed1976]

@breitlingsource Yes, it´s an older pilot bracelet. I bought it for my old 91´s Breitling Windrider Chronomat ( 81.950 / B13047). At the moment there´s a black Breitling Diver Pro strap (with the large BREITLING logo) on it. But that diver pro strap does not look that great on such an vintage watch. So I decided to buy the pilot bracelet for my Chronomat. Okay, the Rouleaux bracelet would fit better in chronological order, but the pilot bracelet looks nicer IMHO ;)

Thanx for your help :o)