Mickey, OP said
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After winding it a few more turns to the stop, it still was not activating until I actually manipulated the time change for it to re-engage
My amateurish guess is that during the first repair something went wrong with stem assembly. Maybe it needs just some adjustment by watchmaker. The problem is if watch have to be sent to Switzerland just because of this. Maybe it could be done locally but that would possibly void guarantee on the watch.
I understand the frustration.
My experience with Breitling over years is great, but I didn't have no strange problems with my Breitlings, just regular maintenance.