Breitling 809 “Twin Jets” Cosmonaute, SN 1305,xxx (1969 production)

Breitling 809 “Twin Jets” Cosmonaute, SN 1305,xxx (1969 production)

Price: $5200 shipped to U.S. addresses. Int’l shipping at buyer’s cost.

Details

Dial / Crystal: Glossy black dial is in excellent condition with no signs of degradation. Tritium lume on the dial is fully intact. Tritium lume in handset is fully intact. Original crystal is in excellent condition. Some visible dust particles inside the crystal.

Bezel: Original, bi-directional bezel

Movement: Venus 178

Case / Crown / Pushers: Very sharp, unpolished case. Some light surface scratches on lugs and caseback. Some minor spotting/corrosion. Original Breitling signed crown. Original pushers.

Bracelet: Leather strap installed by original owner

Accessories: None

Condition: The timepiece is very well preserved and appears to be in all-original condition. There is one watchmaker’s mark on the interior caseback. Movement is very clean with some superficial spotting/corrosion. Watch winds well and keeps time but the handset adjustment is very tight. A movement service is recommended.

Comments: This 1969 Breitling 809 “Twin Jets” Cosmonaute was acquired from the original owner in 2016.

Terms and conditions of sale: Three-day return policy if the timepiece purchased is not the one pictured, or as described. A returned timepiece will be scrutinized in detail to make sure no parts have been altered or damaged in any way. Buyer is responsible for the cost of postage and insurance of any returned item. All international sales are final -- No Exceptions.
In-person transactions, within a secured location, are possible in Los Angeles, CA.
Accepted forms of payment are wire transfer, check/money order, Zelle, PayPal, or cash if making a transaction in person. Packages will not be sent prior to the receipt and full transference of funds, regardless of the form of payment.

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ADDENDUM: As can happen at any time with a vintage watch that is overdue for a movement service, the watch is no longer keeping accurate time. A movement service is needed. The watch can be fully wound with the sub-registers and chrono working properly. Handset adjustment is very tight. I estimate that prior to my acquisition, the watch was stored in a drawer since the late 70s-early 80s. Now in 2022, the perfect buyer for this ‘69 Cosmonaute 809 will have their qualified watchmaker complete a full movement service upon receipt, and afterward this iconic vintage timepiece can be worn, appreciated and enjoyed for years to come.

SOLD
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