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New Breitling not holding charge and *clicks*...
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Author:  Andyxp [ Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:  New Breitling not holding charge and *clicks*...
Hi guys,

I have a 3 month old Breitling Avenger II GMT. I haven't been wearing it much lately but have noticed that after a full wind, it will not hold a charge overnight. Today, I picked it up, it was dead so I pulled out the crown to begin winding. But after about 4-5 turns the second hand started moving again (it usually took about 15-20 turns before any second-hand movement). Now, after about 8-10 turns I started hearing the *clicking* noise (I assume the clutch disengaging?). Usually I wouldn't hear the *clicking* until about 40ish turns.

Basically it appears to be fully wound from a dead-stop in about 8-10 turns of the crown, but hold less than 15 hours reserve power. I also noticed the sound of the rotor is a lot more audible when I shake my wrist while wearing the watch. I don't recall whether it was this audible before.

Anyone else ever experience something similar?
Author:  Roffensian [ Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Breitling not holding charge and *clicks*...
Sounds like dirt in the running train that is causing excessive friction that the power reserve can't overcome, it needs service attention.
Author:  Andyxp [ Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Breitling not holding charge and *clicks*...
Roffensian wrote:
Sounds like dirt in the running train that is causing excessive friction that the power reserve can't overcome, it needs service attention.


Thanks for the info, Roff. I wonder how this happened. I've been wearing my old Seamaster a whole lot more lately just to preserve my new Breitling. =[

I'll be contacting Breitling today. Thanks again!
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