Besançon
1912
I have the same watch. I do like it because it’s the old size (39mm), light and thin, extraordinarily accurate, super comfortable on the wrist, extra functions which…
…come handy at times. The titanium has a matte subdued hue. The time is very easy to read. I like this Breitling very much. It’s practical, comfortable, and excels at the most important attribute for a watch, again, it’s extremely accurate. BUT, to set the time, to use the functions with only the small crown is a significant pain in the butt. I mean, a severe pain in the butt. I’ve changed the batteries and to set the time back in both time zones is nearly impossible. Oh, and you better use a Varta battery.
As a matter of fact, this time around I’m handing it at a Breitling boutique in the US for full service. I guess there is never anything perfect.
Breitling Aerospace Battery Change & Cleaning
I had forgotten (over the past 4-5 years) what a bother it can be to change the Breitling’s battery. First step, clean off the bracelet and case with Rodico or better yet, an old toothbrush. Might as well do the wet-suit expansion flap too. I unfasten the...
Compared to the Breitling, a Grand Seiko 9F is quite elegant.
Amazing how crud gets into everything.
I guess the next battery change will be performed by you and not Breitling 😉👍🏻🤞🏻
Thanks for this informative post. While Breitling used to be able to do this in 20 minutes inside a boutique in the past the last time it took them over 3 months and they now have to send the watch in for this.
I have the same watch. I do like it because it’s the old size (39mm), light and thin, extraordinarily accurate, super comfortable on the wrist, extra functions which…
…come handy at times. The titanium has a matte subdued hue. The time is very easy to read. I like this Breitling very much. It’s practical, comfortable, and excels at the most important attribute for a watch, again, it’s extremely accurate. BUT, to set th...
Tried to change mine on my Aerospace Evo Night Mission....
... I had the right screwdriver for the back, but not for the little battery retainer. So I paid to get it done at the end. Do you change the seal? Best, E.