979
Breitling
Ref. 809
Cosmonaute
A fine and attractive stainless steel pilot’s chronograph wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$31,000 - 62,000€3,500 - 7,100$4,000 - 7,900
HK$43,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breitling
- Year
- Circa 1967
- Reference No
- 809
- Case No
- 1’144’946
- Model Name
- Cosmonaute
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 178, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Nato
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 42 mm Diameter
- Signed
- Dial, case and movement
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Cosmonaute with the “twin planes” logo only appeared in 1965. The production of the Cosmonaute ceased in 1979 due to the quartz crisis.
The present example is a Breitling Cosmonaute from 1967 with a case back engraving in Arabic indicating the present example to likely be formerly a property belonging to the Israeli military.
The present example is a Breitling Cosmonaute from 1967 with a case back engraving in Arabic indicating the present example to likely be formerly a property belonging to the Israeli military.
Breitling
Swiss | 1884The firm started by Leon Breitling in 1884 is best known for its technical aviation and oceanic watches. Today, all models are outfitted with certified chronometer movements, used for accurate timing. Early aviation pioneers in specialized chronograph timepieces, Breitling introduced the circular slide rule to watches in the 1940s for use by pilots. The firm’s most iconic chronograph, the Navitimer, was introduced in 1954 and continues to be manufactured today. Another key model is the Duograph, a split-seconds chronograph that was Breitling's most prestigious wristwatch during the 1940s through '60s. Their watches are built on their reputation for precision and sturdiness.
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