Breitling SCAM

For years I have been a Breitling fan. Finally, 11 years ago purchased one and shortly thereafter also one for my wife. Initially everything went well, when these watches needed batteries replaced. Then Breitling opened there shop in Sandton and now the watches need to be sent away to have the batteries replaced!! By courier to Cape Town??? And the owner has to pay R500 for the courier costs and the insurance!!! But wait until you receive the quote: nearly R3000 to replace the battery. AND then another R8000 to replace the inside of the watch, because it is apparently unserviceable. I disagreed and told them to only replace the battery. The watch was working 100% when I received it back. Breitling is obviously under the impression that, if you can afford their watches, you are gullible / stupid enough to fall for their scam. What they did not consider, is that there are may other reputable brands. I will probably never do business with Breitling again. Good riddance!