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Hi Everyone,

I am new to this website and wanted to show you my new Breitling Cosmonaute, this is the first 'expensive' watch that i have brought and wanted to see if it is a good purchase...

I brought the watch off of my mate who brought it in 2003 and has been serviced once in 2007, the face is a smaller 41mm diameter to the navitimer and the watch has a automatic movement with a model number A22322. I do not know alot about movements and stuff like this so dont really know what this means so any feedback/ information would be greatfull such as Do i need to wind it?

Feel free to comment
Thanks
Mike..

Welcome to BretilingSource.

It's the current model Cosmonaute which is pretty much unchanged since it was introduced in 2002. The movement is unusual for Breitlings as one of the few models that they have produced (and certainly the longest running production) with the flyback chronograph complication (you don't have to stop the chronograph to reset it).

The movement is based on the ETA 2892-A2 movement that is one of the two most common base movements for Breitling alongside the Valjoux 7750.

There's a very good history of watches carrying hte Cosmonaute name here - http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=4034

Excellent at leeast i know a bit more about the watch now thanks for that....

sorry to be a pain but will i have to wind this everyday or will it wind with movement?

thanks for your help so far.

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** Breitling Cosmonaute 2003 **
** Breitling Monbrillant Datora 2007 **

First nice watch and you hit a home run! Nice.

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SHARKMAN

thank you is the price a resonable price that i brought it at?

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** Breitling Cosmonaute 2003 **
** Breitling Monbrillant Datora 2007 **

The watch is automatic and will stay wound from the movement of your wrist as lonjg as you wear it everyday.

Not an expert on UK pricing, but that doesn't sound bad.

Thank you for all your help!!!!

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** Breitling Cosmonaute 2003 **
** Breitling Monbrillant Datora 2007 **

Looks like they're going for £2-2,500 equivalent in US$ on the bay. So, you got a good deal.

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UN Maxi Marine Ti
B01, BEB
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Aerospace Ti
Chrono SO
Omega 300 Master Co-Axial Chro
Omega PO Chrono.
AP ROO Diver
Titan Black Rolex DSOD Honeycomb Dial

That is a real beauty and a great way to start the collection with

Agreed. It's always been one of my favourites. Welcome to the site and congratulations.

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Happines is Good Health and a Bad Memory.
"Ingrid Bergman"

Nice pick up at that price.

Hope you enjoy it, everyday when you check the time!

thank you i am very pleased.... and love waering the watch, already saving for a super avenger with white face and multi coloured rubber straps...

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** Breitling Cosmonaute 2003 **
** Breitling Monbrillant Datora 2007 **

Great start and a great price - well done!

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

Mulit-coloured? You mean "rainbow?"

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UN Maxi Marine Ti
B01, BEB
SOH
Aerospace Ti
Chrono SO
Omega 300 Master Co-Axial Chro
Omega PO Chrono.
AP ROO Diver
Titan Black Rolex DSOD Honeycomb Dial

i think it is going to need a service to as it was last serviced in 2006..?!? Can anyone tell me where is it best to get it serviced.. ie send it back to breitling, or a private independent shop?

thanks

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** Breitling Cosmonaute 2003 **
** Breitling Monbrillant Datora 2007 **