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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Breitling Gold-Plated Navitimer 806 |
onewatchnut wrote: Roffensian wrote: Mark Heist is the guru at Horological Services in PA, although his waiting list is several months. I checked recently. Mark's wait time is about one year. Although I certainly don't speak for him, I would think Craig should be able to turn it around quicker than that. I also have personal knowledge of a watchmaker in VA who could do an excellent job of servicing it. He surrendered his Breitling service center authorization because he didn't want to invest in a large inventory of their watches when he only sold a few a year. I had heard that Mark's time was down to 6 months because he had hired more staff, but wouldn't be surprised to see it go up again. For sure Craig is a good option - ianmc, PM chronodeco and see if he can help you out. |
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| Author: | ianmc [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Breitling Gold-Plated Navitimer 806 |
Roff, Thanks for all the information. I am located in Bangkok, Thailand so getting service done anywhere except the AD in country is impossible. Its not the courier fees so much as the taxes that Thailand charge for exporting and importing the watches - and there is no exemption for sending them out of the country for service. On a second note, I am looking to buy a new Pilots bracelet for a 1990's Chronomat A13050.1, i can buy this either from the UK or the USA online and have it shipped to an address in the UK/USA and pick it up next time i pass through. Any suggestions of good online accessories suppliers.. In Thailand these Pilots bracelets are really expensive, I was quoted US$1,625 for a new bracelet from the AD today. Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Breitling Gold-Plated Navitimer 806 |
ianmc wrote: Roff, Thanks for all the information. I am located in Bangkok, Thailand so getting service done anywhere except the AD in country is impossible. Its not the courier fees so much as the taxes that Thailand charge for exporting and importing the watches - and there is no exemption for sending them out of the country for service. On a second note, I am looking to buy a new Pilots bracelet for a 1990's Chronomat A13050.1, i can buy this either from the UK or the USA online and have it shipped to an address in the UK/USA and pick it up next time i pass through. Any suggestions of good online accessories suppliers.. In Thailand these Pilots bracelets are really expensive, I was quoted US$1,625 for a new bracelet from the AD today. Cheers, Ian Online dealers won't save you much on bracelets. Best bet is to contact Andrew Michaels (link at the top of hte page) if UK is easier or PM jnelson3097 for contact details of George at Govbergs if the US is easier for you. |
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| Author: | lightguy [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Breitling Gold-Plated Navitimer 806 |
onewatchnut wrote: Roffensian wrote: Mark Heist is the guru at Horological Services in PA, although his waiting list is several months. I checked recently. Mark's wait time is about one year. Although I certainly don't speak for him, I would think Craig should be able to turn it around quicker than that. I also have personal knowledge of a watchmaker in VA who could do an excellent job of servicing it. He surrendered his Breitling service center authorization because he didn't want to invest in a large inventory of their watches when he only sold a few a year. Isnt that where the money is ? As a dealer ? To the OP; What a cool old Navitimer. Awesome find. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Breitling Gold-Plated Navitimer 806 |
lightguy wrote: Isnt that where the money is ? As a dealer ? Good Lord no. Mark Heist isn't a dealer anyway, but there are very few watch dealers who are making money through only being watch dealers. The chains are OK, but the independents really struggle, especially in North America where discounts are so high. Most dealers will need to also carry jewellery which is higher margin. |
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