Breitling Emergency 1 - Battery Replacement

How to change the battery in your Breitling Emergency 1 watch and 121.5Mhz ELT. I refer in the video to the ELT as EPRIB, that's my mistake as I am usually dealing with EPIRB devices these days and it was in my head. The correct term is ELT.

[@toshvmax]

Just another Breitling emergency owner pleased that you've saved them the best part of £500 for a Breitling service! Just changed the battery, very simple job. Many thanks mate👍

[@saleendriver]

I want to also thank you for this video. I have one of these watches, and it today had its analog hands stop, and the digital readouts blinking.....EOL for the 399 battery at least. So this morning I tackled the replacement. Replacing the 2025 batteries was too easy. Getting the watch module's case open was the hardest part, but I did it without any internal or external damage. Put in the new battery, screwed it all together, and she works fine. So you likely saved me many weeks/months of time without the watch and hundreds of dollars. Great video, gave me the confidence to tackle it on my own. Many many thanks.

[@kajot3075]

Thank you for this service. Happy to see someone changing batteries on the E2. Breitling charges 770€ for the battery change 😂

[@Bahamas-Grant]

Great video, you just saved me big $$$. Toughest part was the cracking the case to replace the watch battery. I found a meat cleever to be the easiest as it is sharpe enough to fit in the little slot and strong enough to give you leverage to pop it right open vs a small screwdriver

[@JadeLightning1]

Great video! Thank you. I can't believe how much I've paid Breitling over the years for this.

[@johnmoorefilm]

God bless you - I sent mine to breitling like a dope: took THREE MONTHS and €300!

[@sebsie5245]

Thank you so much, you made my day point and help me to bring my watch back again

[@carlylekhan7007]

Much Thanks for Sharing. You have saved me a lot of cash on my next Service. Stay Safe and Stay Healthy

[@user-dw6gt4kt2w]

great video - love it! didn't like the Breitling service I had received over many years. not to mention the hassle to send it in. will change my batteries tomorrow as well. cheers

[@renescharnberg8876]

Hey. Did you change it?

[@JulianFok]

Thank you for making this! I haven’t needed to change my battery yet, but this will be super helpful when I do.

[@Eurocop321]

Thanks much took me 10 mins to change batteries, I don’t wear watch as much as I use to so not much wear and tear .. so I will leave the $500 overhaul for A couple of battery changes

[@zhannagevorkian3015]

Thank you very much, very helpful.

[@Johntobias]

Top work.......well done ! just saved yourself ££££££££££

[@luiscenteno.sdiscubadiveri892]

Great video. Where can I get the batteries at

[@Hellman555]

You can get them from AMAZON or any electronics web site.. They are not special in any way. Just stick to a known brand.

[@angelvelazquez8493]

How long does the battery should last ? For some add reason the battery was dying every 12 month for 3 years straight. After spending $1500 I no longer use the watch.

[@Hellman555]

Normally they last 2 years or so…

[@horacesawyer2487]

Ausgezeichnet ! Danke !

[@didou4901]

In FRANCE... i paid 430€ only to change 3 poor battery (Max 20€) in BREITLING SHOP. The next Time i will do it myself. Thank you. I am so stupid to paid a lot !!🤦🏻‍♂️👍

[@Hellman555]

Welcome, no problem.. Just be careful with the small connector sticking out once you open it!

[@stephenoneill8892]

Fine video...

[@jordancohen5653]

What is battery type inside the actual watch?

[@Hellman555]

Renata Type 399 for the watch component and CR2025 for the ELT

[@doubledge2947]

Has anyone been able to find the exact meausurements and material or a source for the main gasket and internal o-ring seal?

[@Hellman555]

Not that I know of unfortunately!

[@drewwright6041]

Should be wearing gloves but thank you so much, I’ve been mugged off by Breitling for years over this. Last service quote was £1700. Bast**ds.

[@renescharnberg8876]

Does anyone have an idea how I can open the housing without a chisel? I can not get it off and am afraid to destroy it. Please help, thank you.

[@Hellman555]

You can also try with a pocket knife, work your way around.

[@brandonnixon7105]

Yeah i wouldn't risk having the beacon go off for this...

[@Hellman555]

It won't... It's completely housed and only will activate if you unscrew the antenna.

[@JadeLightning1]

Yeah, it won't. 🙄

[@pe3117]

Dont touch and leave your fingertips on the battery 🤦‍♂️👎

[@Hellman555]

Not going to make any difference, have changed the batteries two times now and never a problem. Also went swimming with it after and no issues with the seal.

[@mattebaloo]

How is it even possible for Breitling to charge $500 or more for a simple battery change. A total scam!

[@1348LeBrassus]

Vertical video, serious?? why?? and please, use appropriate tools.

[@Hellman555]

Vertical Video: I mounted my iPhone on a box so that the camera could look directly down so I could use my hands without the box getting in the way. I know it's not "cool" to make a vertical video, you are right. If I had just rotated the video it would look horizontal but I didn't want to confuse anyone watching. Tools: Yes, I would also recommend a case opener, but I'm not a jeweler and the point was to show that it is possible without.

[@handwoundman]

1348LeBrassus - funny guy complaining about something someone did for free! Why don’t you do a better video?