Del 4,470 Posted July 17, 2012 I had an issue with my Breitling Avenger Skyland Black Steel bracelet clasp - the main part of the clasp didn't "snap" into place and so fell open as soon as I lifted the safety catch. Below I will explain this further through photos, plus show how I fixed this problem. Hopefully, this will help others in future - it would apply to any Professional II bracelet found on Skylands, SOSFs and Seawolfs, with similar application to other Breitling bracelets and deployants. Firstly, the bracelet fully closed:- Now with the safety catch opened:- And the clasp fully opened:- Take note of these Parts A and B:- Part A should "friction fit" into Part B:- Part A should fit tightly into Part B as shown below with a "snap" - on my bracelet, they only loosely fitted together but would not hold:- The reason for the loose fit on my bracelet was that the twin-bar section was too curved - I carefully and very slightly bent it a little straighter to lengthen the straight-line distance between the hinge on the twin-bar section and Part B. This effectively makes Part A a fraction short of Part B when the clasp is closed so that they "snap" together and hold:- I hope that my explanation is clear - if you have any questions then please ask them here and I'll try to clarify for future reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted July 17, 2012 As a soon to be owner of a Pro II, thanks very much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted July 17, 2012 Cruelty - you only pretended there was a fault so you could post all these extra pics of this stunning watch making me want one even more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted July 17, 2012 Great post Del. This should be stickied in the Breitling forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,470 Posted July 17, 2012 I'm just glad it makes sense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted July 17, 2012 So it's not really like Omega clasp I'm glad you sorted it out mate, nothing like doing some work on your own watch and actually fix it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted July 17, 2012 Would you believe I am sittin here after sorting my clasp. And then I see this post, nice one Del. Saved me posting........... HaHa. As if LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stiltzkin 0 Posted July 17, 2012 Nice one Del... On another note, how do you see the PVD holding up on the bracelet? Specifically around the clasp (now it works ) and the bracelet links which always seem 'looser' on Breitz than other brands... Obviously time will tell, just wondering if you've already got a feel for the longevity of the PVD? Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,470 Posted July 17, 2012 @ stiltz - I've not even sized the bracelet yet so don't know how the PVD will hold up over time. Glad everyone understands my write-up and I hope it will be useful for somebody in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted August 14, 2012 well done, Del. Great post. Oddly enough, I have had to do this with rep Breitling deploy, and an older gen Pro I SS clasp. Good info, good pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted August 14, 2012 great work brotha! what about if the safety catch doesn't snap down as nicely? Just bend the sides in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,470 Posted August 14, 2012 great work brotha! what about if the safety catch doesn't snap down as nicely? Just bend the sides in? Yes mate, I did this on my Skyland v3 polished bracelet but don't squeeze too much - you only need a fraction to make a difference. I over did it, snapped it shut then couldn't get it open again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Great pictures and tips! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
