BP Navitimer - unable to set time

[Tbird330]

Ive cross-posted this in the Breitling forum but thought I would try here also. I’ve just received my BP Navitimer from MarvelousReplica. It looks great but unfortunately I am unable to set the time. The GMT hand moves independently of the hour/minute hands when turning the crown counter-clockwise in both positions. The date advances forward in both crown positions when rotated clockwise. I’m guessing the crown isn’t engaging the ability to change the time.


I’ve emailed Marvelous but am not really sure where to go from here. Any ideas? Is there a way to reset the crown stem or is this likely an issue within the movement itself?

 

[OldNavitimer]

There are a couple things you can do, but that would require you opening the case back. If you are able and comfortable with that, you can try removing and resetting the crown and stem.


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[Tbird330]

There are a couple things you can do, but that would require you opening the case back. If you are able and comfortable with that, you can try removing and resetting the crown and stem.


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Thanks for the reply. I’ve done it before on another watch. I’m not sure of proper procedure though. What position do I set the crown before removing it? Do I need to push the tab/button down when reinserting it?

My research tells me winding position and do press the release when inserting?

 

[Tbird330]

Nothing changed with removing the stem. I’m sending it to a watch-smith from this forum after work.

 

[Oascom]

If you need some help let me know

 

[Tbird330]

Thanks! I put it in the mail this afternoon, should be on it’s way to CA.