Breitling Watch Repairs & Servicing
Independent specialists in most Breitling models. From battery and pressure testing to full servicing.
History of the brand
Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Breitling established itself as a premier manufacturer of high-precision chronographs for science, sport, and industry. The brand became synonymous with aviation, developing pioneering wrist-worn timers and becoming a key supplier for the RAF and early pilots. Iconic models include the 1952 Navitimer.
Qualified Staff
Trained watchmakers handling your timepiece
Genuine
Parts
Strictly authentic Breitling/ETA components used.
Realistic Turnaround
Servicing in weeks, not months.
2 Year
Warranty
Comprehensive cover on all workmanship.
Full Breitling Watch Service
Here at Prime Time, we specialise in the repair and servicing of most Breitling models. All work is carried out on-site in our state-of-the-art workshop. We offer a comprehensive 2-year warranty on all our Breitling servicing.
A full service includes:
- Complete Disassembly: Stripping down of the watch movement, identifying any parts that are worn or need replacing.
- Ultrasonic Cleaning: Multi-stage chemical cleaning to remove thickened oil and metal particulate using our ultrasonic watch cleaning machines.
- Part Replacement: Replacement of minor worn parts (if needed) using genuine components.
- New Mainspring: Installation of a fresh mainspring.
- Movement Re-assembly: Precision rebuilding using synthetic oils required by the brand.
- Regulation: Timing checks and regulation.
- Refinishing: Watch case and bracelet are stripped for professional polishing (We restore the high-polish finish Breitling is famous for.
- Resealing: The watch is re-cased with new gaskets where needed and pressure tested.
- Chronograph Testing: rigorous testing of start, stop, and flyback functions.
- Quality Control: A 7-day cyclical test on a cyclowinder before return, complete with a 2-year warranty and complimentary watch pouch.
Specialist Breitling Services
Specialist Care for your Breitling
Breitling movements are workhorses but like everything mechanical they require maintenance over time to keep them performing at their best.
Watch seals also need checking to keep your timepiece water resistant so it is worth keeping on top of that when exposing your watch to moisture.
We offer free health checks if you want to pop in and have a chat.
See why hundreds of customers trust us with their Breitling
Frequently asked questions
If it is an automatic or mechanical watch we usually recommend every 5 years. For quartz every time the battery is replaced we check the health of the components.
I would recommend getting the seals checked every 1-2 years. Seals can deteriorate over time so it is worth getting them checked.
We get asked this quite a lot. On initial wear (when its wound down) then we recommend giving it about 20-30 winds. This means the mainspring will be fully wound giving out maximum power and better timekeeping, when you then wear the watch the automatic rotor will take over and keep the watch wound.
You shouldn’t have to wind it everyday providing you are wearing the watch and are active enough to keep it wound.
We would always advise against using hot tubs and saunas as the extreme temperature change to the case can affect the water resistance.
Absolutely! Many people have more than one watch, one thing we would advise is not to leave it on the winder working all day every day. For instance when we test our watches our winder is only on during shop hours (8 hours a day) simulating realistically how much you may move during a day. It isn’t healthy for a watch to be a maximum wind all the time as it can put unnecessary strain on components.
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