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How do you open a WINGS 1997 Breitling with 6 notches?
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Author:  watchman100 [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  How do you open a WINGS 1997 Breitling with 6 notches?
I have a Breitling Wings watch bought in 1997 with 6 notches on the back and need to open the cover. The watch may actually be a 1996 model. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Author:  aleister [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:21 pm ]
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The only sound advice is to let your AD do it. Doing it yourself will almost certainly cause more trouble than there already is (I assume there's some kind of trouble since you want to open the caseback in the first place).
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:43 am ]
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aleister wrote:
The only sound advice is to let your AD do it. Doing it yourself will almost certainly cause more trouble than there already is (I assume there's some kind of trouble since you want to open the caseback in the first place).


Could not agree more. They have the right tool for those notches, the skills to do it without damage and an environment to prevent dust and dirt from getting in to the movement.
Author:  Driver8 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:43 am ]
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Roffensian wrote:
aleister wrote:
The only sound advice is to let your AD do it. Doing it yourself will almost certainly cause more trouble than there already is (I assume there's some kind of trouble since you want to open the caseback in the first place).


Could not agree more. They have the right tool for those notches, the skills to do it without damage and an environment to prevent dust and dirt from getting in to the movement.

Absolutely, and also if they slip and mark the case, they will be the ones picking up the bill.
Author:  watchman100 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:12 am ]
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aleister wrote:
The only sound advice is to let your AD do it. Doing it yourself will almost certainly cause more trouble than there already is (I assume there's some kind of trouble since you want to open the caseback in the first place).

Thanks for the excellent advice. Will head for the AD today!
Author:  watchman100 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:14 am ]
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Roffensian wrote:
aleister wrote:
The only sound advice is to let your AD do it. Doing it yourself will almost certainly cause more trouble than there already is (I assume there's some kind of trouble since you want to open the caseback in the first place).


Could not agree more. They have the right tool for those notches, the skills to do it without damage and an environment to prevent dust and dirt from getting in to the movement.


Will do, thanks for the advice!
Author:  watchman100 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:15 am ]
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Driver8 wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
aleister wrote:
The only sound advice is to let your AD do it. Doing it yourself will almost certainly cause more trouble than there already is (I assume there's some kind of trouble since you want to open the caseback in the first place).


Could not agree more. They have the right tool for those notches, the skills to do it without damage and an environment to prevent dust and dirt from getting in to the movement.

Absolutely, and also if they slip and mark the case, they will be the ones picking up the bill.


Thanks for the info, will follow your advice!
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:16 am ]
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Thanks for the excellent advice. Will head for the AD today!

Everyone is correct in saying take your Breitling to an AD but if you ever want to take the back of a cheap watch, use a soft rubber ball which will give you plenty of grip but not scratch the watch.
Author:  Driver8 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:27 am ]
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Sharkmouth wrote:
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Thanks for the excellent advice. Will head for the AD today!

Everyone is correct in saying take your Breitling to an AD but if you ever want to take the back of a cheap watch, use a soft rubber ball which will give you plenty of grip but not scratch the watch.

I've seen rubber balls designed for this on eBay. Do they work OK then?
Author:  watchman100 [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:55 am ]
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Driver8 wrote:
Sharkmouth wrote:
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Thanks for the excellent advice. Will head for the AD today!

Everyone is correct in saying take your Breitling to an AD but if you ever want to take the back of a cheap watch, use a soft rubber ball which will give you plenty of grip but not scratch the watch.

I've seen rubber balls designed for this on eBay. Do they work OK then?

Hmmm, a most interesting idea.....thanks Sharkmouth!
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:34 am ]
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I've seen rubber balls designed for this on eBay. Do they work OK then?

I just got one from the pound shop. I think it was for a dog! Works great at opening backs but I wouldn't go scuba diving afterwards!
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