Breitling B-1 Battery Change, how easy is it? A68362 -

[@MessySC2]

Literally just bought a B1, and this video helped massively, especially talking through how to fix the time sync. Brilliant well done thanks.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thats cool, glad it helped. I only recently got this watch and I'm really liking it... or both of them!

[@MessySC2]

@@CasualWatchReviews Really interesting timing, I ended up buying a black faced B1 for £750, wasn't working, suspected dead battery. Put a new battery in using your guide, and followed your guide to fix the time sync issue etc., and now it's on my wrist. I suspect it's now going to be my daily. Thanks again, and perfect timing (no pun..), it seems as if it was meant to be!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I was really worried I had not created the most 'entertaining' upload for my regular subs with this one. But knowing it helped you has made it worth it... thanks for letting me know. I wear the grey one daily now. This time last year I would have snubbed this for a mechanical. Also its nice to know that this is the last one before they kind of went a bit crazy in size.

[@MessySC2]

@@CasualWatchReviews unique, clear, the perfect video. Reviews are two a penny, actual knowledge and instruction and not just opinion is far more valuable to me as a view. For reference I also have a ceramic Sub, but honestly, this feels like the ultimate tool watch so I suspect i'll swap to this. Thanks again.

[@TheApacheTrail]

Lol I can't believe he said literally

[@The_Doc_Rocks]

Hi from Australia :) Just caught up with this video, as I need to change the battery on my B1 (same as the one on the right in your video). Mine also has the little UTC separate watch forming part of the watchband and I need to do that one too. The case opener die has to be 15-sided and 36.07mm exactly. That's why the generic 36mm ones don't work. I'm going to try the rubber ball trick, as I already have a couple of those. I regularly change watch batteries for my collection and the extended family! But the proper case opener die is hard to find now. For those interested, it's a Breitling Case Opener, CO-BR15-3607 (which translates to the 15 sided 36.07mm size). Also just one nit pick - you adjusted the time on the first B1 you did, but to 5 minutes behind the digital time. You set the hands to 14:22 when the digital time was 14:27. Surprised nobody else picked that - must be my OCD kicking in :) Thanks for the video - very appropriate for me right now :)

[@markwarren9765]

Great instructions. Sorted in 5 mins, way better than £200 back to Breitling as I have been doing with this one since 2000.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Oh cool glad it worked out well Mark!

[@davestickland2880]

So glad I found this video. Your “entertainment” was spot on and really helped me. Many many thanks

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Dave, thanks for watching!

[@sambickford3]

Fantastic video. I was a little scared trying to do this myself, and since an AD isn't anywhere near, I decided to give it a go. Bought the die, used a spanner to turn it. Back comes off, replaced the battery and all good. I should note I haven't worn the watch in 7 years because of the battery, and everything functions perfectly. There is also a hidden procedure you can use to put the watch to sleep before you change the battery so you don't have to reset the time, alarms, date, etc Ill try to find it, as it is on another site somewhere. Again, thank you so much for this video. Will never get rid of my B-1

[@sambickford3]

Suspend mode specifics--Quoting Andy from the TimeZone Breitling forum: On my B-1, if I rotate the crown until the display is off and then pull the crown out, the top display says “R” and the bottom display shows the time, (an hour behind the time the hands show) and allows me to set this time using the usual controls. […] While the above is happening, I can press the top button and the word “BAT” flashes up in the top window. If I hold the top button, the word “BAT” stays on the screen for a while and then both screens go completely blank and the watch seems to be in some kind of “Sleep Mode”. The screens are blank and the hands are still. To “wake” the watch up again, I have to push the crown back in again, at which point, the watch returns to its normal operating mode and seems to reset itself to the correct time. Keep in mind that this may harm your watch's movement if it sits for a long time without running, as the gears will not be lubricated.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for adding all that Sam

[@sambickford3]

@@CasualWatchReviews I should also note all of this is also relevant for the B1 SuperQuartz A78362, which is the watch I have...Again, thanks

[@marksaxby607]

I have a B-1 - I bought one of those casebook openers you say don't work (35) and it works fine to open mine.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Mark. Do you have the link, I can pin it here. The one I showed is not longer available and viewers ask me about an alternative.

[@absolutelynonameslef]

I opened my A68362 using a rubber ball and installed a new Renata battery. Now my bottom pusher won't advance from hours to minutes so I can reset the time. The button depresses normally but the digital display won't switch. Any ideas?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Has the plastic film slipped and is interfering with the buttons?

[@absolutelynonameslef]

@@CasualWatchReviews thank you for the fast reply! I just checked and the film is properly positioned and I can see both plungers moving inside the case when the pushers are moved. Guessing it's a movement issue.

[@sambickford3]

Quick Question: Where did you get the gaskets for the B1?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Sam, I got them from amazon but I don't know yet if I got the right size or quality

[@sambickford3]

@@CasualWatchReviews Ok, Thanks Sam....will you please post here specifics when you determine all is well, part number, seller and such? TY

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yes will do. I couldn't find any information on the size needed so ended up buying 100 or something ridiculous

[@txominn79]

@@CasualWatchReviews Hi, did you find out the correct gasket part number or size? Thank you, very nicely done B1 presentation!

[@andytamlyn]

The link to the Case Back Opener (Die Part) now goes somewhere else but Amazon do have what appear to be the Breitling specialist tools but there are 2 sizes available and 36mm and a 38mm - which did you use for the B1?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Andy, thats right the link amzn.to/3jF0qdk its a weird half size so only this one works from what I could tell. I bought a 35mm and 36mm and neither worked before I got this one.

[@andytamlyn]

@@CasualWatchReviews Hi sorry to be a pain. When I click that link I get redirected to www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HHPB49L/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&language=en_US&ie=UTF8&linkCode=gs4&linkId=5688b5b288fab6f8f7882b5f1c3b3970&tag=cwr2-21 which takes me to an Amazon.co.uk (UK) page for a Breitling Chronomat Colt Automatic watch. I've acquired the other items and unfortunately had no success with the friction ball. May I politeley request that you post the full URL to the B1 back removing die or the description of the item. Perhaps being in the UK I'm getting redirected to a different Amazon page. Thanks in advance.

[@samd3843]

Is there an O-ring gasket on these watches? Do you replace it if opened?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yes to both of those questions. It took me while to dine one that fitted. Honestly Its been that long since I sold the watch, I can't remember the size. There would be another ones for the crown and pushers also.

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Wow. Great video. Thank you for the tutorial. Are these watches the same size? The one on the left looks smaller. Maybe it's just the strap vs. bracelet that makes it seem like that? I thought all B-1s were 44mm...maybe not?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

They are both the exact same model! Thanks for watching

[@stuche574]

Hi, can you assist with a link to buy a case back opening tool for my B1 ?

[@bodeine454]

Thanks for the video 👍 I didn't catch why the cheaper case back opener tool didn't work, was it the wrong size or the wrong design or ???

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep it’s in between sizes, one is too big the other too small. The rubber ball worked on one of them if you wanted to try that first?

[@bodeine454]

@@CasualWatchReviews Thanks, I have a Navitimer and those cheaper openers are all over Aliexpress, they'll probably have what I need.

[@surfitli]

BIbheard about the Breiting on the left on the podcast. I think it looks fine. I have replaced battieres on a few Ronda 515 movements and also an ETA quartz movment . I also replaced barriers on some Casios. I actually destroyed a $18 Casio, had to buy another watch, At $18, no big deal. I noticed Renata battieres are standard on most Swiss Quartz movements. They are Also Swiss Made. I have heard to be weary of some cheap battieres, they have been known to cause issues. Rob

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Rob, yep it was so weird that these batteries are hard to find. Couldn’t find any other sellers. It was reassuring to see there was a renata in it already!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Love your Breitling! I heard about it on your podcast, but I didn’t know it looked this cool and this beautiful!! Thanks for the tutorial Sam.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Glad you liked it Miguel

[@Andrewofarabia]

What about the seal? Testing for waterproofing?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

If thats a concern you would send it to Breitling for a service for sure.

[@JakE-rv9mb]

Hi, those tools you bought off eBay, why didn’t they work where they too big or small? I have seen on eBay there is a 35 and a 38 available?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep both too big and too small. Plus they are very soft metal. They are honestly a waste of money.

[@JakE-rv9mb]

@@CasualWatchReviews great thanks - as the other tool you bought it sold out I can’t think of anything but to have to go to a dealer. Do you think friction balls will work as I have seen other KZbinrs using these to remove watch backs?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yes I cut that out the upload as it was already too long. I used a friction ball on one. If you have a standard rubber ball or squash ball that would work. One came off with the ball, the other was really stuck on!

[@phigamnx]

Great video! I have the B-1 watch on the right; the hour and minute markers aren't moving anymore (tried everything on the video) will replace battery as next step; does anyone have any other tips? I can send to Breitling but that's a good 16-20 weeks with no estimate of cost (called a few authorized dealers) in Orange County, CA if anyone knows a place. Thanks!

[@nounosskarouzos]

hi i have breitling colt chronometre A74380.change battery but still dont move any.do you know how to reset this?tnks.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I'm sorry I'm not familiar with that model.

[@nounosskarouzos]

Don't worry that's OK.i m not given up.

[@zisistsatsis2854]

Hello can you tell me how I can remove the shaft crown where I have to press outside?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hi, I’m sorry I don’t know the answer to this one!

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Nice! I have an Airwolf Raven. Good to know for when the time comes.

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

"For entertainment purposes only" When I heard that a conversation with my sweetheart came to my mind. Was something like this: - What are you seeing? - - A video about watches- -And that amuses you? - - yeah, why?- -Okayyyyyyy!-

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Oscar! Yep I was not convinced at all I was not going to mess it up! I was imagining the angry emails about someone messing up their breitling because they followed one of my armature attempts! I guess its low on the actual ‘entertainment’ value...

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

@@CasualWatchReviews Well, it entertained me a lot, and it was also educational. But it is good that you specify that there is a risk when doing that at home, so nobody can say "I did not know that there was a risk!"

[@japd7897]

@@CasualWatchReviews I watched the video and the chance of me opening a case back is 0%.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

@@japd7897 yep if you are at all concerned take it to a professional... thanks for watching!

[@vzmax]

Hello, May I know the exact dimensions of the back gasket you ordered, please ? Mine is cut off and needs to be replaced ... BTW, to open the watch I use a silicon ball, it is inexpensive and there is no risk of scratches. Also, there is an EOL indicator on this watch, the display blinking means you need to replace the battery within 2 weeks. As for the replacement, the battery needs to be lifted slowly otherwise you may lose the small (but crucial !) spring under the battery ! A proper replacement is to put the watch into power saving mode, then, once the old battery is removed, you have 15 seconds to put in a new battery. All the parameters (hours, alarm, calendar, ...) are thus kept in memory.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hi I tried the silicone ball, or only worked on one of them. I'm still in the trial and error phase of the gaskets. I ordered a few different ones but not had chance to test them all out yet.

[@vzmax]

@@CasualWatchReviews OK. I thought you had the good reference according to Breitling documents. I bought a 35.5x0.7 O-ring for my beloved B-1 but I have to find a watchmaker to have a waterproof test...

[@txominn79]

@@vzmax Hi, does that 35.5 x 0.7 gasket fits the B1? Is that specific from Breitling maintenance docs? Thank you!

[@vzmax]

@@txominn79 Sorry, I can't answer, my watch has not been waterproof tested. And I'd like to know the Breitling maintenance doc !

[@alansmith8837]

Hiya cwr al here from sheffieid good enough mate but being a tight yorkie it would have broke my heart paying around £80 for that back remover i know its too late but did u try a piece of rubber or silican matting and pressure on the caseback , i have removed backs like that before , just wondered .take care.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Alan, yes I tried the 'rubber ball' and it worked on one but not the other, I nearly sprained my wrist! I'm with you $80 fo that die thing was a gouge for sure!

[@kefman99]

Hello sir I am Going to change the battery in my b1 myself bought the parts I was thinking of changing gasket also do you know the part number for the gasket or gaskets I need to do this thanks you

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I’m sorry I don’t know

[@CarlosGambino_22]

​@@CasualWatchReviewsHi.. I have the B1 & Airwolf . will that case back opener work on the Airwolf aswell ?? Noticed my B1 battery indicator is flashing now. breitling charge a small fortune for battery change now so hopefully this will open both and save me some money and time.. Cheers.

[@SK-xv3hn]

Hi! Hopefully, you still watch for questions. I've had many B-1's over the years. I guess, I sold them prior to battery changes. I just bought one off eBay with a UTC. It was from a big dealer and I think it was tacky not listing the watch and UTC need batteries. I live in the country and I'm a rather old DAV. I knew the B-1 is the most difficult Breitling to change batteries on but I bought it. I only have automatic and manual Breitling's and I thought the price was right. I was wondering about the EOL. The watch came with all it's documentation and boxes but the EOL explanation was vague. The digital display is flashing. Is that indicative of the EOL and a drained battery? There are no Breitling dealers in the state I live in and will be stuck with shipping it off. I hate buying other peoples problems. In 23 years on eBay and over 1000 positives and no negatives, I would never ship a dead watch or a dirty one. This appears to be both. So from your experience, does the digital LCD flash to show the EOL. The backlight isn't working either. Sorry, this is too wordy!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I know the back light thing is an indicator but the flickering LCD I’m not sure. I have only had these two.

[@SK-xv3hn]

@@CasualWatchReviews Thanks, for your heads-up! I'm going to follow your reviews. I've been collecting Breitling's since buying me 1st a beaded bezel 806 about 50 years ago. I guess once the battery is changed I'll know definitely about what's normal at the EOL. Thanks, a million!

[@raysmyth8596]

I've a Breitling Aerospace (circa 1997) and the flashing display according to the manual indicates; "...The watch is equipped with a battery end of life detector( EOL), acting by flashing of the numerical display". So if the digital display is flashing, change the battery asap! Hope this helps!

[@jasonn.1132]

Sam, great video and watch! Could you share the storefront with us that you purchased B1 from or a video of reputable sellers that you trust? Thanks in advance!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Jason, yep I really got burned on one of them. I’m not sure I’m the best resource for finding them and the proces are all over the place. If you want to know what I did please email me.

[@jasonn.1132]

@@CasualWatchReviews Sam, sounds good. I appreciate the honesty! I'll shoot you an email this evening. Have a great one!

[@numidian5191]

Darn, the casebook tool for the B1 is no longer on Amazon. Would you lend me yours?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Oh thats annoying!

[@Kevin-wr2oh]

Do you still have that 28sqn b-1

[@CasualWatchReviews]

No I don’t actually, but I did love the one I had!

[@SK-xv3hn]

BTW: Amazon no longer sells the 15-100 model. There used to be a seller on eBay that sold them from the UK. It appears he's gone too. I forgot how much this aspect of the watch aggravated me so much. No local jeweler could open it. Any help would be appreciated. Thx.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey SK, where are you based. Can you email me at the channels email

[@SK-xv3hn]

@@CasualWatchReviews Yes, I'll do that shortly. I'm a good find on watches. I have a lot a lot of them 4 sure, especially Breitling's. Thanks, again!

[@dr.inking]

I have something wrong with my alarm... Does sound, but very, very low. After checking your video, I realised that I don't have that piece of metal that you say that we have to be careful with... I don't know what to do now

[@CasualWatchReviews]

It may need a service or you could contact watchrepair.net i believe they are service specialists

[@TedCornish]

Nicely done Sam

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep, I tried to release two uploads at the same time as this one may be a little boring for people who don't own this watch!

[@TedCornish]

The Casual Watch Reviewer it was a complement mate. I don’t own the watch but enjoyed the vid

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Oh appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it. I was more self conscious about it being boring I think!

[@drwindsurf]

Very cool - Thank you Sam 😊👍

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@tomee7]

Is it just me or does this movement look similar to the Omega 1666 found In the x-33?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I actually had an X-33 at one time! The LCD is different configuration but I guess it could be. That would be worth some research, they both would likely be made by ETA.

[@runekeller2399]

The link for the Tool does not work 😔

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hi Rune, yep sorry I think they sold out! I can't find one to update the link. If you find one please let me know!

[@toastopia1]

I believe when one does a full service on the watch, tyne whole watch is dismantled And cleaned and serviced and cleaned, so it's worth doing full servicing.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

The problem is that services for these quartz watches are actually very expensive. They are modules also so it’s not like a mechanical where you can take it all apart and clean it and put it back together, if something wrong with the electronics, it’s really wrong. You're just describing a normal watch service not one for a specialist watch like this.

[@toastopia1]

@CasualWatchReviews actually your wrong, I have a brietling and I went on thier site and looked up serving for the areospace and the basic service which the change battery, change all gaskets, check the performance of the watch and change battery, clean and polish whole watch is only $220 which is done every 2 years, which is not bad at all! They also suggest a full overhaul every 6 years which is $600 which is also important! The watch is not just a normal watch, it's movement does have jewels, I believe 7 each and the watch is a super quartz able to keep time plus or negative 20 seconds a year! It's chrono certified! There is no comparing to a normal quartz, also during the full service the watch is totally dismantled movement and all and serviced, the quartz movement re adjusted if needed. Frustrating when you have watch enthusiasts buy high quality watches and complain about servicing, it equates to about 100$ a year of ownership to properly maintain a watch, please do some research by making comments such as yours.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thats not what your original comment said at all. The first, where you didn’t just copy and paste something you read online. You would rather pay $220 to replace the battery and gaskets when I did it for less than $100. Once you have that tool, the battery changes after would be around $10. If when they service these watches and they find the module is broken, I can assure you it’s far more than $660. You only have to do the bare minimum amount of web research to check if I’m right. They don’t fully dismantle the modules at all. You're describing a mechanical watch there. If there is an issue they swap the whole thing out.

[@LarryHartman-j4g]

@@CasualWatchReviews That whole changing the battery "thing" is the exact reason I will never buy another Breitling.

[@Andrew-J316]

That was too easy! They charge way too much for a battery change! I agree the initial cost for the tools are steep but of it's a keeper watch it may be worth it in the long run!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Andy! Yep, that $85 tool was expensive but does the job. I heard anywhere from $60-$100 for a battery change.

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@raymondrichardson6061]

I’ve been enjoying the podcasts, and was curious to see the Breitlings. Interesting. I hope that was first take, and no accidents. I can see where the helicopter would have been on the face. If only........:(

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I know, and with there only being 28 of these I'm not sure I could get a hold of another dial.

[@SpadeQc123]

Thanks! Used the $5 rubber balls they sell on eBay and it opened the case back super easy! Don’t buy the die and all 😂

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey! Glad it worked. I may have cut it out the upload but I tried the rubber call and it only worked on one, plus i would be extremely worried about the integraty integrity using that method personally.

[@herbmerced7780]

I like these vids...great fun...

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks!

[@Rentle553motions]

I have a BREITLING Aerospace I bought for $11 but the hands only move backwards no matter which way you wind. BREITLING wants over $1,000 to fix. I’m willing to pay or work something out if you want to buy it.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep this sounds 100% legit 😂

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

​@@CasualWatchReviews lol

[@johnmclean4911]

Looks very straightforward to change the batteries out, just as long as you have the fancy tool to unscrew the back of them. I have always liked the B1 watches. But what put me off them was the extra expense of send them off for a battery replacement. But it looks like anyone with half a brain could carry out by themselves quite easily. But I would say you do need to purchase the tool for unscrewing the backs of them first of all.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep totally agree, I tried the ‘rubber ball’ method and it only worked on one of them

[@globalluxurywatches960]

💎

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@sushmaverma8332]

swiston 9121g price

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I don't understand?

[@TinBin-Craig]

nice one cheers

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks Craig!

[@barrymarshall8400]

I can't listen to this dude! Brutal!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Which dude?

[@jasonn.1132]

He does a great job and his podcast is great.

[@noddyholder6082]

so in fact this is far more expensive than sending it back to Breathing. you could get a job in the Labour government running the treasury🤣

[@CasualWatchReviews]

It’s expensive if you typically buy tools and then used them once and throw them away. If you keep the tool, it will cost you 2 quid for a battery every couple of years.

[@mrbacchus6127]

You will never sell the Breitling now because you invested in the tool.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Maybe one of them may find a new home 😂 You know what I'm like!

[@григорийтедеев-в3щ]

The link to the Case Back Opener (Die Part) now goes somewhere else but Amazon do have what appear to be the Breitling specialist tools but there are 2 sizes available and 36mm and a 38mm - which did you use for the B1?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

yes its still there but unavailable, sorry about that. its a very specific one amzn.to/3jF0qdk