Breitling 1884 I have a 1884 and it does not keep time. I can pull out the knob and set it but after that it will not keep time.

1. Check the battery: Before attempting to set up your watch, make sure that the battery has not run down. If the battery is dead, you will need to have it replaced by a professional watchmaker or authorized Breitling service center.
2. Wind the watch: If the battery is not dead, you may need to wind the watch to get it started. Most Breitling watches have a self-winding mechanism, but if it has not been worn for a long time, it may need to be manually wound.
3. Set the time: Once the watch is running, you can set the time by pulling out the crown (the knob on the side of the watch) and turning it until the hands are set to the correct time. Push the crown back in when the time is set.
4. Set the date: If your watch has a date function, you can set the date by pulling the crown out to the second position and turning it until the date changes. Push the crown back in when the date is set.
5. Synchronize the time: If your watch has a chronograph function (stopwatch), you may need to synchronize the time to ensure that it is accurate. You can do this by starting the chronograph and waiting for it to complete a full revolution.

Sorry to say it does not look genuine, incorrect sub dial colours. But anything is only ever worth what someone else is willing to pay for it :)

http://www.breitling.com/en/service/user-manuals/


press button till in time mode then pull out crown wheel and rotate slowly to adjust minutes or spin quickly to adjust an hour at a time.

If the digital and hands don't agree the process for correcting this is in the manual on the link above.

There will be a model and serial number on the case back.The numbers are small 1884 is the founding date of breitling and is on all backs.The watch is no doubt valuable,breitling watches retail from £1500.00.Most high streets will have a stockist and they will be happy to provide the latest price.If you need any repairs return it to a stockist when under guarantee or if out of guarantee see www.rolexrepairs.co.uk for expert repairs and servicing.

This looks like one for the archives of Brietling!

If you go to "www.breitling.com/en/index.php"/contact/", you will see a "contact" address and also a menu for finding your nearest dealer.

A dealer might be able to investigate your watch for you, although I suspect that it might take some time.

Keep in mind that I dont have the watch in my hand... :-)

If this is an authentic Breitling...

You should have 2 buttons on the right with the crown between them. The crown screws down so you need to unscrew it before you attempt to set! Once unscrewed with gentle pressure pull the crown out. There should be 2 clicks, pull to 2nd click or furthest distance from case. That should be the time setting mode. Turn clockwise until the date changes then set your time. To change the date push back to the 1st click and that should be the date set mode. One direction will be for day and the opposite will be date. I believe that if you pull the crown back to 2nd click and push your buttons that should change the subdials for chrono. You might need to push both buttons at the same time.

Ive set Breitlings before but they arent a common watch we see. Most people dont use the Chrono so if the directions dont work for setting those then I wouldnt worry too much about it! Not many people are going to notice those. :-) Also be so very careful if its a real Breitling as they are a very expensive to fix! :-)

***DONT FORGET TO SCREW THE CROWN BACK DOWN OR YOU WILL GET WATER INSIDE THE WATCH!***

Unscrew the crown, (it's water resistant) pull the crown out, 1st click sets mins. All the way out sets seconds.
Push back in when done & screw crown down to keep it watertight.
Do NOT overtighten.

I would recommend taking it to your nearest Breitling Retailer and they can verify the authenticity of it.

It sounds like your either not moving enough to wind it (try winding manually) or it needs a service (gear oil gone sticky) to free it up.

breitling navitimer, keeps perfect time on the desk, but when ion the wrist it runs fast, as much as one hour in 24 hrs