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chfriedl · 8 January 2022, 03:34 PM

Hi Guys,

Not sure if this is the right spot for this. I'm normally a 16610 submariner guy so I don't know a lot about the Breitlings.

I picked up a watch I've been wanting for a while: an A13350 Blackbird. Got this from a reputable shop in NY, looks clean. The only issue I noted is that the gray gasket on the crystal looks displaced/irregular at the 9:00 position (see photos).

Is this something I need to be concerned with? I do go swimming in my watches from time to time and probably will just leave it alone if its just an eyesore or not an easy fix. Just wondering if I need to send this back to be corrected.

Thanks in advance!

RolexBHR · 8 January 2022, 09:55 PM

Yeah, that is definitely not right. is it between the bezel and crystal, or the crystal and the rehaut/chapter ring?

If the watch hasn't been serviced for a while, this might be the perfect time.

214270Explorer · 10 January 2022, 03:30 AM

DEFINITELY worrisome. Water entrance issue for certain.
Gaskets need to be seated properly, and that one obviously is not.

RW16610 · 10 January 2022, 09:02 AM

This one definitely needs the attention of a watchmaker. It sure if your seller offers warranty, but regardless to how it's done, it'll be required. Keep the watch away from moisture until this is properly rectified.

chfriedl · 10 January 2022, 04:41 PM

Thanks so much guys! Yes they do warranty it. I’ll follow your advice and send it back to them. To answer your question BHR, it appears the gasket is squished out between the tachymetre markings of the chapter ring and the crystal. If you look at the watch from the 6:00 position, the crystal also does not sit flush with the bezel on the 9:00 side; it is raised above it, and flush at 3:00.

Thank you guys for your replies. I don’t know a lot about the breitlings so I’m glad I didn’t let this go. I don’t need the blackbird turning into a water flooded bird bath!

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Originally Posted by RolexBHR

Yeah, that is definitely not right. is it between the bezel and crystal, or the crystal and the rehaut/chapter ring?

If the watch hasn't been serviced for a while, this might be the perfect time.

10 January 2022, 03:30 AM	#3
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	DEFINITELY worrisome. Water entrance issue for certain. Gaskets need to be seated properly, and that one obviously is not. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

8 January 2022, 09:55 PM	#2
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 305	Yeah, that is definitely not right. is it between the bezel and crystal, or the crystal and the rehaut/chapter ring? If the watch hasn't been serviced for a while, this might be the perfect time.

10 January 2022, 09:02 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	This one definitely needs the attention of a watchmaker. It sure if your seller offers warranty, but regardless to how it's done, it'll be required. Keep the watch away from moisture until this is properly rectified.

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