What time is it? Watches and horology

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pdlouche

I think I asked before but don’t remember getting a proper answer.

I have mum’s Breitling Navitimer Sextant mecaquartz. It’s Breitling 55 aka Piguet 1270 inside. The watch loses time, and almost definitely it’s the electronic part not the mechanical that’s at fault.

A, is it possible to buy a replacement Piguet movement? How much?
B, is it possible to buy the electronic part only? How much?
C, what are my alternative movements that I can use?

Is there an alternative meca-quartz movement? I’m loathe to stick a Miyota in there but I damn well will if it means I can wear the watch and see it keep time.

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Stonehedge in reply to @pdlouche

I suspect that the only person who can tell you how much is a Breitling service center.

The electronic module is certainly replaceable.

I personally wouldn't even consider putting a different movement in. It'd ruin the watch.

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pdlouche in reply to @Stonehedge

Mmm yea I guess so. Seems that the old B55 base is the Piguet 1270, pretty much identical to Omega or anyone else.

The local watchmaker I entrusted my mechanical repairs to basically said “hell no” when I asked if he’d have a look.

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