Breitling
Breitling Navitimer 809 Cosmonaute LIP Watch – 1960s
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- Reference
- 809
- Case
- 36-44 mm
- Movement
- Manual winding Venus 178
Shipping
Shipped by DHL Express, insured, signature on delivery. Free in France; €80 to the rest of Europe, €150 worldwide; outside the EU, import duties and taxes are payable on delivery. Any question: contact me.
1-year warranty
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Specifications
The details of this piece
Identity
- Brand
- Breitling
- Reference
- 809
- Period
- 1960s
- Condition
- Very good
Case
- Diameter
- 36-44 mm
- Material
- Steel
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Water resistance
- Oui
Movement
- Type
- Manual winding
- Caliber
- Venus 178
My view
What I think of it
Discover a rare piece of vintage watchmaking: the Breitling Navitimer 809 Cosmonaute LIP in steel, from 1966. This iconic mechanical chronograph is fitted with the famous Venus 178 caliber and bears a Breitling / LIP double signature, attesting to its historical distribution in France.
Originally designed for pilots and adventurers, the Navitimer Cosmonaute 809 is a highly functional watch, featuring a 24-hour scale inspired by the needs of long-haul flights and space missions.
Technical specifications
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Brand: Breitling
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Model: Navitimer 809 Cosmonaute
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Edition: Double signature Breitling / LIP
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Year: 1966
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Movement: Manual-winding mechanical – Venus 178 caliber
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Case: Stainless steel
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Diameter: ~41 mm (excluding crown)
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Crystal: Acrylic
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Functions:
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12-hour chronograph
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24-hour reading (Cosmonaute)
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Circular slide rule
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Dial: Black with contrasting hour markers
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Strap: Breitling leather
The Navitimer 809 is one of Breitling’s most iconic models. The LIP double signature version is particularly sought after on the French and international markets, owing to its limited production and its history tied to exclusive distribution in France.
Before I offer it to you
What I check on every watch
Nothing leaves without being examined, opened and tested in my workshop.
Authenticity
Case, dial, movement and bracelet checked part by part.
Movement
Timekeeping checked and caliber serviced.
Case and bracelet
True condition, polishing, bracelet stretch.
Water resistance
Crown and caseback checked.
Buying remotely
I answer all your questions before you buy
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- +33 6 49 22 89 52
- Showroom
- 29 rue de la Cigogne, 45100 Orléans, France
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1-year warranty
On every watch.
Showroom by appointment
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