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 Post subject: Cosmonaute DB Question
PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:37 pm 
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I am considering purchasing one I have found but have a question about the production number noted under the model number.
Model #- A12023
Production #- 50004
My understanding was that less than 3000 of the DB versions were produced, so I'm confused about this number. Is the 5 part of the production or to denote something else? Could this number denote the 4th one produced? I will try and post a pic, but any help would be appreciated.
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That's the serial number, not a production number.

All modern Breitlings have a serial number (as well as the model number), but it's only Limited Edition watches that are also specifically numbered in terms of production - e.g. 19/1000, etc.

Special Edition watches like this Cosie are not individually numbered in terms of sequential production.

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Well, except that the Lemania DB did have a sequential number like an LE, but without the /xxxx part. I wouldn't say there were definitively less than 3,000 produced but there were around that number. This clearly doesn't have that sequence and my guess is that it is a replacement service caseback (possibly the 4th one used). If it had been the 4th produced it would simply have 4 on it, not 50004.


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Roffensian wrote:
Well, except that the Lemania DB did have a sequential number like an LE, but without the /xxxx part. I wouldn't say there were definitively less than 3,000 produced but there were around that number. This clearly doesn't have that sequence and my guess is that it is a replacement service caseback (possibly the 4th one used). If it had been the 4th produced it would simply have 4 on it, not 50004.

:oops: I didn't realise the Lemania DB was one that had a sequential number. I stand corrected on that one OP!

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Driver8 wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
Well, except that the Lemania DB did have a sequential number like an LE, but without the /xxxx part. I wouldn't say there were definitively less than 3,000 produced but there were around that number. This clearly doesn't have that sequence and my guess is that it is a replacement service caseback (possibly the 4th one used). If it had been the 4th produced it would simply have 4 on it, not 50004.

:oops: I didn't realise the Lemania DB was one that had a sequential number. I stand corrected on that one OP!


Is this sequential numbering thing of the DB Cossies confirmed or is it an educated guess based speculation ?

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Appreciate the responses. I wondered about the case back being original. Would the case back have been replaced due to damage or just regular service? I would also wonder about other modifications/replacements that may have been done. There is no service history with the watch unfortunately. I'm guessing that may also affect the value?


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Lemania DBs did have sequential numbering, casebacks would only be replaced due to damage.

Lack of service history will lead a buyer to factor service cost into purchase price.
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