Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 59

BREITLING
REF. 809, NAVITIMER, COSMONAUTE, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 2,500 - 5,000

USD 2,700 - 5,400 / HKD 20,900 - 41,700 / CHF 2,600 - 5,200

Sold: EUR 4,698

A very fine manual-winding stainless steel pilot wristwatch with 24h dial.


Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Breitling

Model Navitimer Cosmonaute

Reference 809

Year Circa 1967

Case No. 1448677

Bracelet Black strap with tongue buckle

Caliber 178TJ

Dimensions 41 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Breitling fitted box

Notes

The Cosmonaute began life over forty years ago as a 24-hour version of themuch-loved Navitimer pilot’s watch. The following year it was worn in spaceduring the second orbital flight by an American Astronaut. In extremely good condition throughout, this particular example also features a strong case, crisplugs, and a stunning dial with Breitling’s signature “Twin Jets” logo. Perhaps mostimportantly, this timepiece retains its correct slide rule bezel insert - which werecommonly water damaged and replaced with low quality aftermarket parts.