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Hello gurus, 

I received a lovely 1960 Navitimer with the Venus 178 from a friend. When looking to take it apart however, I haven't immediately found how to take the movement out of the bezel. There also doesn't really seem to be an edge for a crystal removal tool to grab onto. See attached pictures.

Can anyone help with this? 

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Best regards,
Stian

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26 minutes ago, Stian said:

Hello gurus, 

I received a lovely 1960 Navitimer with the Venus 178 from a friend. When looking to take it apart however, I haven't immediately found how to take the movement out of the bezel. There also doesn't really seem to be an edge for a crystal removal tool to grab onto. See attached pictures.

Can anyone help with this? 

-- 
Best regards,
Stian

WhatsApp Image 2021-06-30 at 20.57.36.jpeg

WhatsApp Image 2021-06-30 at 20.57.361.jpeg

Hello guys, I figured it out and feel a bit like an idiot... 

For anyone else wondering the same, the bezel and crystal needs to be removed first before loosening the case screws. (insert facepalm here)

 

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Best regards,
Stian

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I have never worked on this caliber but IMO this was one of Breitlings very best. I love it.I have a friend  who owns that very model and it is wonderful.

Posted
18 hours ago, Klassiker said:

How did you do that?

Just like a normal bezel, with a case knife/similar. 

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20 hours ago, clockboy said:

I have never worked on this caliber but IMO this was one of Breitlings very best. I love it.I have a friend  who owns that very model and it is wonderful.

Same here, and even though I'm not at all a Breitling fan it certainly is a fine watch. Will be great to work on it 🙂

Posted
3 hours ago, Stian said:

Just like a normal bezel, with a case knife/similar.

Sorry, being a bit slow here. Do you have before / after photos, so I can understand what came apart where, and where the case screws are to be found.

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