Wasn't sure if this is the right section, if it isn't let me know and I'll see if Mods can move it.

I've found a Breitling Jupiter that I'm interested in but the seller states that it needs a new movement. I'm having a hard time finding anything since the watch is 20+ years old now.

I'm going to keep looking to see in general what movements cost to replace inBreitlings.

From what I can gather so far the watch is a 88-93 model, trying to narrow it down to exact year, waiting on the seller.

Be easier to know what to offer, he has come down to $500 shipped but I think he'd come down more as well.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-BREITLING-SWISS-MADE-ETA-VALJOUX-7750-MOVEMENT-/262793264538?hash=item3d2fb2fd9a:g:RAEAAOSwnHZYRjBc&_trkparms=pageci%3A1233166e-d742-11e6-bece-74dbd180ba2c%7Cparentrq%3A88ce67a11590a5e181029ce0ffbc3ec4%7Ciid%3A8Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Still trying to figure out what the movement would be, best source I can find doesn't have the information though:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f39/br...ification-91.html#/topics/91?page=1&_k=wvexcb


Found this source I'll look at

http://kronometric.org/review/jp/jp.html

Found the movement cal .59 ebauche Miyota Cal. 3S10.

 

Was able to talk the seller down to $350, still needs a movement, no box or papers, and I'm now on the hunt for the right movement. Just want to make sure I have it lined up incase I buy it. I don't think he will sell it anytime soon, so I should have time to look now.

 

Couldn't I use the movement from this piece??
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VIDEO-Columb...076252?hash=item33c659589c:g:bpkAAOSw5cNYMHkxPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Accurist-chr...750253?hash=item4b0fb028ed:g:O~oAAOSwjDZYdJcNPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Jupiters are Quartz watches.... I highly doubt that automatic movement would work...

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f39/br...ilot-brief-history-aid-identification-91.html

If it is a 3 subdial from 1988 odds are the movement is a Breitling 59 aka a Japanese Miyota 3S10

 

You're correct, I just noticed that it is a Automatic. It is a 3 subdial.

I'm having a hard time finding a 3S10 movemet, as you can see I've been looking all day.

 

You need a dial or a movement? I would stay away esp at that price.

Best bet assuming you had a perfect Jupiter dial and case, you would buy a 150-180 dollar donor watch from ebay (there are currently 4) and pull the movement from that. Then pay a watch maker another 50-200 bucks to open and swap the movements and hands from case to case.

It appears that 3 subdial Jupiters are being sold in the 1-3k range on ebay.. but how many are actually selling? How many have been sitting unsold for long periods of time.

 

I meant to say movement, I think if I could get it for $350, plus say $150 to switch movements, and $150 donor, I'm at $650. I would agree that I have been looking heavily at the Jupiter market, and they seem to sit, but no one will budge. I guess people would rather hold onto them, and I can understand it.

 

Do you have links to the donors you're talking about?

 

Go to eBay. Search Breitling 59 or 3s10. One has "video" in the title and a video of it working.

 

I wonder if this is the same....

Looks like 3510 is the same designation at 3S10
http://stsupplyonline.com/catalog/c....html?osCsid=7ded06bb9c22f090c3bcce31133a1745

Looks like specs match up:

http://calibercorner.com/miyota-caliber-3s10-3510/

Made an account with them, looks like it cost $129 and is a special order.

 

yes the 3510 and 3s10 are the same. Its a typo from citizen.

 

So at $150 for the "New" movement, $350 for the watch, and you think I can get it replaced labor wise for $150-200?

 

I have no idea where you live or who your local watchmakers are. I assume a quick google search and a phone call or 2 would answer that question. FYI if you buy from the link posted, make sure the watch you buy has the crown and stem...

 

I completely understand, I just thought maybe you had someone on the forum people may use for this kind of ordeal

The watch is complete, the movement just doesn't work, so from what I can see, I think everything i would need is there.

 

The question now is that I finally figured it all out (I think), is the watch a good value at $700( worst case scenario) haha.

Ill have to figure that out for myself.

 

I have emailed several sellers on Chrono24 and am awaiting response.

I'll give that a shot before I buy a project.

I do wish I could post a WTB ad here at least to put one out there in the chance someones got one to let go.

 

Thinking I'll just hold off for now, but if anyone's interested in a project I can give the info for the Jupiter I was looking to get as a project.

At least all the footwork is done for those who maybe want to do the same later.

 

Grabbed a complete Jupiter working condition with box and papers, but on a leather band. Anyone know what size I need for the bracelet? I was thinking 22mm is what I'd need to order. I do plan to use this as a beater watch per say so I'm going to to aftermarket on the bracelet.

Unless I can find a genuine bracelet for say $200 haha.

 

Measure the lug distance or use a known size watch band to figure it out. Congrats on your purchase.

 

Of course I find it using lug distance as a search term on Breitling source haha.

20mm for those interested seems to be it.