Up for sale is the single most unique Breitling Cosmonaut I've ever come across. A Cosmo with patina sub-dials that shine pink in the sunshine and a subtle salmon indoors. To make it even better, this A12023 is mint (98%), fully complete with all boxes and matching papers, sticker, hang tag and matching service papers from a full Breitling factory service in 2013. I'll also include the original Breitling OEM tang buckle that came with the watch in 1995 that is not pictured here. It is unused.
The truly unique feature of this A12023 are the sub-dials that have developed an amazing patina. The A12023 sub-dials start their lives at Breitling stark white but over time, this set has developed a patina bringing unique blend of colors. ...hence the term, "Tropical Dial". In the Rolex world, tropical dial watches command about a 100% premium over what a certain model would normally sell for because they are so rare and sought after by collectors.
Breitling was fascinated by the dial and committed to us ahead of the service to leave the tropical dial in the watch. The Breitling AD that sent the watch in for service took pictures of the dial when they first saw it as they had never seen one like it anywhere. ...a truly unique piece.
This watch has started more enjoyable conversations with Breitling and vintage watch enthusiasts than any other watch I've owned. I'm reluctantly parting with it to fund another purchase. ...isn't that always the case.
Price: $5900.00 net to me shipped overnight (FedEx) and fully insured through ParcelPro in the continental United States.
I will happily provide plenty of domestic, international and Breitling Authorized Dealer references for anyone interested in owning this truly unique piece.
Feel free to PM me here at Breitling Source or email me: peter (dot) fruehling (at) comcast (dot) net
I'll reply with a phone number as well so we can chat live if you prefer.
I defy anyone to find one like it anywhere.
