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dlicheri
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:42 am 
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Hi gurus,

Just purchased the following 809 cosmonaute LIP. Just wondering if it is correct. here are some images ...

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Looks ok except the slide rule is a refinish or aftermarket reproduction


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What is the beginning of the serial number?


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Eric_navi wrote:
What is the beginning of the serial number?


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Serial is 102353X (inside case back). I thought serial were found on outside of case back?


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It isn't found on the outer caseback for another couple of years. As long as the caseback says 809, you are mostly OK but it may be a challenge to find a correct slide rule.


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I just checked the breitling serial number page and I make it a 1965 ...

Good news on case, it does say 809 on case back. As far as a slide rule goes, i have found an 806 slide rule. i presume they are the same. unfortunately, it has faded in some parts so I will probably buy and hold it (keep the reprint on watch).

I was wondering if it is worth sending it to breitling for a new dial as they look so cool with the newer replacement dials. Would I get to keep my old dial as well ? Has anyone done this and is it a worthwhile improvement?
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dlicheri wrote:


I was wondering if it is worth sending it to breitling for a new dial as they look so cool with the newer replacement dials.


If you like it you should do it, but general consensus is it destroys the watch and its value

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Would I get to keep my old dial as well ?


No , they keep ALL replaced parts

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Has anyone done this and is it a worthwhile improvement?


Only as a very very very last resort

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dial is actually in very nice condition (relatively speaking, these do not age well....).
please don't !
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As above, this is too nice for that, sell this one and buy a cheaper rough one if you want to go for the new crispness of a service dial.
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dlicheri wrote:
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As far as a slide rule goes, i have found an 806 slide rule. i presume they are the same. unfortunately, it has faded in some parts so I will probably buy and hold it (keep the reprint on watch).


I'd recommend posting pics of the new slide rule to make sure it's correct


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