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Author:  maomao [ Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Vintage Cosmonaute 809
Hello Guys,

my name is Marco and i would like to ask some questions about a Breitling Cosmonaute 809 which im interested in:

- can somebody tell me how this old cosmonautes were gold coated back then? how thick is the coating and how durable is it?

- the watch seems to be in a fairly good condition for its age but the gold on one side seems to have changed the color. Do you think this can be polished to its original shine without destroying the gold coating?

- what should i be willing to pay for said watch in shown condition?

Here are some Pictures:

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thankx alot in advance!

Marco
Author:  WatchFred [ Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
iirc thy were 20micron gold plated - and the plating looks perfct on this one, just neds to be cleaned/polished a bit. nice watch
Author:  maomao [ Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
WatchFred wrote:
iirc thy were 20micron gold plated - and the plating looks perfct on this one, just neds to be cleaned/polished a bit. nice watch


thankx alot!

how durable are theres old gold platings? i have heard they are thicker but due to the older plating process back then less durable?
Author:  buddman [ Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
Note that the sliderule is replaced. Hands look slightly fat too, but might just be the poor resolution or glare of the photo.

The gold is quite durable, but will eventually come off with wear. Might not happen in the time you own it if you don't wearit daily.
Author:  maomao [ Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
buddman wrote:
Note that the sliderule is replaced. Hands look slightly fat too, but might just be the poor resolution or glare of the photo.


here is a link to a front Picture with very high resolution: (zoomable)

http://dream-watch.info/images/product_images/original_images/465_0.jpg

the big arabic numbers look realy sloppy but ive seen this on other old cosmonauts too so that might be normal i guess?

Could you give me some Input on how much i should be willing to pay for that watch?

thankx alot
Author:  Dracha [ Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
maomao wrote:

Could you give me some Input on how much i should be willing to pay for that watch?

thankx alot


I'd be willing to pay $2k for such a watch
Author:  maomao [ Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
Dracha wrote:
maomao wrote:

Could you give me some Input on how much i should be willing to pay for that watch?

thankx alot


I'd be willing to pay $2k for such a watch


ok the Seller wants 3,5k € which i assume is way overpriced than
Author:  Waynepjr1 [ Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
Way out of line!

Wayne
Author:  maomao [ Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
allright that sums up my questions

thankx alot for the great help!

Marco
Author:  WatchFred [ Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
strange reactions, for a dealer price well in line, have a look through C24, also for ebay BIN asking prices, surprised.

yes, auctions do often end lower, little surprise here, the same holds true for almost any auction/BIN-asking comparison, but clearly NOT out of line.
Author:  Dracha [ Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
WatchFred wrote:
but clearly NOT out of line.


Agree

but that wasnt the question , the question was 'what would I (me in this case) be willing to pay'

and I'd be willing to pay 2K ;)
Author:  Waynepjr1 [ Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Cosmonaute 809
Being retail.... I can see it being 4k US. Does not mean it will sell for that. Put it up on the bay at no reserve, won't happen. Stainless in the same condition, that would be a different story. But plated???
I have a local dealer who has a gold plated '66 Navi for sale in his shop for $5000. And been sitting there for 3 years.....
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