Breguet - Delicate or in need of repair?

[kbw]

Hi all,

I recently bought a new-to-me Breguet XXI. This is my first Breguet. When I was to set the time I noticed that the "crown-stem" was very delicate and flexes quite a lot. Does anyone know if this is how it's supposed to be or should I send it in to get fixed/serviced?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Here a link to a small video showing what I mean:

https://we.tl/t-hZHiIEi3zl

[kunlun]

Buying a used watch with any brand or model can lead to a service because we don't know how the watch was treated.

I would have the watch serviced, winding stems are a weak point of any mechanical watch. Be sure to never wind a watch or adjust the time while the watch is on your wrist, for example.

[vman]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Buying a used watch with any brand or model can lead to a service because we don't know how the watch was treated.

I would have the watch serviced, winding stems are a weak point of any mechanical watch. Be sure to never wind a watch or adjust the time while the watch is on your wrist, for example.

When I get a previously enjoyed watch, I send it in for service, as history is unknown. That's why I include the price of the service into the total purchase price.

[kbw]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Buying a used watch with any brand or model can lead to a service because we don't know how the watch was treated.

I would have the watch serviced, winding stems are a weak point of any mechanical watch. Be sure to never wind a watch or adjust the time while the watch is on your wrist, for example.

Originally Posted by vman

When I get a previously enjoyed watch, I send it in for service, as history is unknown. That's why I include the price of the service into the total purchase price.

Thanks for your thoughts guys, it's ahead by 7s but I'll send it in just to be safe.