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 Post subject: Pluton Button
PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:57 am 
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Hello All,

I have a Pluton my parents bought for in (I think) 1984. It's been a great watch and I've worn it every day since then. Last week, the lower left button fell off -- this is the button that controls the function of the LCD display. It's the metal button itself that fell off -- I can still stick a pin into the hole and work the display, but that's not practical.

I took the watch to my local, trusted watch repair professional and he can't find a replacement button through all his contacts. In the past I've tried to get replacement bracelet links from Breitling and they were totally at a loss, saying they had not had any parts for that watch in years, so I'm not too hopeful in contacting them myself.

Can anyone suggest someone who could help me find a new button? I also was wondering if the missing button might compromise the integrity of the case and allow water in.

If I can't fix this watch, I guess I'll be shopping for a replacement... :(


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Sorry to hear about your hassles. What a pain as it's obviously been a great watch if you've worn it everyday since 1984.

All I can suggest is trying Breitling yourself direct - you never know you may be lucky. Alternatively you could always have a look on eBay for an old Pluton that you may be able to plunder for spares. Occasionally you will see older broken watches for sale on a parts basis.

If you manage to get hold of a proper Pluton push-piece and get it fitted at Breitling repair centre, then the integrity of the case should not be compromised at all.

Good luck with your hunt. Hope you get lucky.

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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:45 am 
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Any AD can order that pushe from Breitling for You, or send the watch there for repair.

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