I'd always wanted a Vintage Breitling to go with my B1; Here's my gold capped 1967 NOS Breitling Cosmonaute, Valjoux movement with a Hirsch strap and also alongside my B1 for comparison
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| Author: | Lockhouse [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:52 am ] |
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I'd always wanted a Vintage Breitling to go with my B1; Here's my gold capped 1967 NOS Breitling Cosmonaute, Valjoux movement with a Hirsch strap and also alongside my B1 for comparison Attachment: IMG_4797small.jpg Attachment: IMG_4769small.jpg
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| Author: | cruvon [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:02 am ] |
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Wow, congrats, looks stunning. How did you chance on this NOS beauty? |
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| Author: | Lockhouse [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:13 am ] |
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Thank you! I bought it from a local dealer after seeing it advertised on the web. I was told it had sat in a back room at a Swiss dealers for 44 years until they had a fire last year and it then turned up at the Munich Watch Fair. Obviously that might have been a sales pitch but I have no reason to disbelieve it (and I'm no spring chicken/the world's greatest cynic). |
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| Author: | Dr J [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:23 am ] |
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 Absolutely stunning! I love a good cosmonaute, and that looks in great condition!You'll need to share some more pics!  (well without more pics at least!)
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| Author: | cruvon [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:25 am ] |
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Lockhouse wrote: Thank you! I bought it from a local dealer after seeing it advertised on the web. I was told it had sat in a back room at a Swiss dealers for 44 years until they had a fire last year and it then turned up at the Munich Watch Fair. Obviously that might have been a sales pitch but I have no reason to disbelieve it (and I'm no spring chicken/the world's greatest cynic). A stunning catch mate and a great story about it's origins. I love the lume, perfect and the watch is immaculate looking, great partner to your modern one, congrats again. |
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| Author: | Lockhouse [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:26 am ] |
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Thanks; I'm not the world's greatest photographer; but this was the original advert where I got it from; http://www.itemsofbeauty.co.uk/breitling-watches-c-133/b-new-old-stock-1967-vintage-gold-cap-breitling-cosmonaute-b-p-946 I should add I'm in no way affiliated with them. |
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| Author: | Lockhouse [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:56 am ] |
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cruvon wrote: Lockhouse wrote: Thank you! I bought it from a local dealer after seeing it advertised on the web. I was told it had sat in a back room at a Swiss dealers for 44 years until they had a fire last year and it then turned up at the Munich Watch Fair. Obviously that might have been a sales pitch but I have no reason to disbelieve it (and I'm no spring chicken/the world's greatest cynic). A stunning catch mate and a great story about it's origins. I love the lume, perfect and the watch is immaculate looking, great partner to your modern one, congrats again. Thank you
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| Author: | vintage [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:37 am ] |
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Nicest one I've seen in some time. Would look awesome on a black, matte, croc strap. 
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| Author: | Aetius [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:47 am ] |
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A wonderful piece from a time capsule !! Congrats  In my opinion, she looks even better with a black alligator strap 
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| Author: | Dr J [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:21 am ] |
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You could be the world's worst photographer and we'd still enjoy more pics
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:49 am ] |
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very, very nice. congrats ! |
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| Author: | Aetius [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:12 am ] |
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Dr J wrote: You could be the world's worst photographer and we'd still enjoy more pics +1000 !!! We want more pics.... please.... |
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| Author: | Lockhouse [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:40 am ] |
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Ok, Ok! Thanks for the comments! The watch is pretty much mint apart from some slight marking around the left hand small dial and where someone has opened the case, both are pretty minor. Attachment: IMG_4783xsmall.jpg Attachment: IMG_4792xsmall.jpg Attachment: IMG_4794xsmall.jpg Attachment: IMG_4790xsmall.jpg Attachment: IMG_4784xsmall.jpg
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| Author: | cruvon [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:46 am ] |
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She's too pretty mate, thanks for the pics! |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:30 pm ] |
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That is a great way to start with vintage Breitlings, congratulations. |
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