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Author: | FK65 [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Hello from a Breitling-Newbie! After looking for a Vintage Navitimer 806 or 809 from my year of birth I finally ended with this Cosmonaute from 1966 (unfortunately I was born in 1965 ![]() ![]() During the last weeks I often read in this forum about vintage Navitimers and this was very helpful for me! Many thanks esp. to buddman for his always kind advices! I bought the Cosmonaute from a big watch-dealer "Chronext" - with a warranty of 2 years and a voucher for a partial revision (whatever this could mean). First image was taken from the Chronext-Homepage: ![]() On my wrist: ![]() The movement isn`t bad, it runs very good. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Movement nearly without signs of screwdrivers on screw heads: ![]() ![]() I`m really happy with this watch! Next step will be finding a nicer strap for it. Best regards to all of you Frank |
Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
welcome to the forum and the the world of vintage Breitling! what a superb example, congratulations! |
Author: | buddman [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:13 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Lovely preserved piece. You just have to relearn how to tell time, and you’ll be fine ![]() |
Author: | FK65 [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
@watchfred and buddman: Thank you for you kind words! Yes, reading time takes some seconds more compared to 12 hour watches.... ![]() ![]() But its easier than expected and I think nobody is buying a vintage Cosmonaute for telling the time. ![]() ![]() Best wishes Frank |
Author: | Orologium [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:47 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Congratulations on a very nice 809 indeed. Love the creamy patina! |
Author: | FK65 [ Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Also Thanks @orologium! One more image in daylight: ![]() And some more details from the nice Venus 178 movement: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sorry for the bad lighting conditions on my working bench.... Greets Frank |
Author: | snowman40 [ Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Welcome to the club (I have a '67) ![]() M |
Author: | FK65 [ Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Thanks snowman40! Here comes a short update. I bought a strap and buckle from billshaine (ebay): ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I don`t know, if these are real NOS buckles but I`m happy with the look of the strap and buckle and it wears very comfortable. Best regards Frank |
Author: | dgercp [ Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bought a Cosmonaute 809 from 1966 |
Wonderful example. Congrats and enjoy. You will need a nice matching 806 ![]() |
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