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Old 14 September 2014, 03:33 PM   #1
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Breitling Aerospace F65062 questions...

I have been taken by the somewhat 'vintage' looks of this Breitling Aerospace F65062 with the 'pro' bracelet. Current asking price is $937.00, and looks in clean and very good condition (from the photos) with all original boxes and papers from original owner.

I know that the watch is from 1996-2000 and is non-COSC, but same movement as later COSC. It has the 'Navy colored' dial with gold lettering, non-italic number fonts, 18k gold 15 minute markers on bezel. I am also aware of the possible moisture issues with the 'pressed-on back'.

It radiates to me like an old but comfortable pair of quality made shoes, if that makes any sense. Got 'unique daily beater' written all over it.

Any current/past owners have anything I should know about why I possibly should not go see (and purchase) this watch...?

Link/photos: http://forum.expert-watch.com/index.php?topic=29206.0
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Old 14 September 2014, 08:41 PM   #2
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I'm no expert, but not sure that bracelet is even Breitling, clasp looks suspect. And is not two-tone like the Bezel. Look at the braclet in the pic of the manual.

Personally I think this watch looks a bit dated, I like the ones from about 2005 onwards, but obviously will be more money. Check out Breitlingsource

http://www.breitlingsource.com/models/professional.html
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Old 15 September 2014, 08:12 AM   #3
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"Please note it is not uncommon to see Aerospaces with bracelets either earlier or later than the watch. (This can happen if a dealer fits an older design bracelet for a customer when the watch is new, or fits a newer design to an Aerospace originally sold on a strap). Usually though the bracelet type can help give a good indication of the age of a watch."

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f39/bre...dating-73.html
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Old 22 September 2014, 11:54 AM   #4
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Mine has the same bracelet, I purchased it new in in 2002. And I still love it, I don't wear my Milgauss.
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Old 22 September 2014, 02:15 PM   #5
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Mine is similar only with gray dial and no gold. Bought new and had them swap out bracelet for OEM kevlar band. It is about 10 years old and I have probably spent about the same on bands as I did the entire watch at $200 each.

I use watch almost every day rotating others maybe once a week. It looks new and I have banged it around quite a bit. Once dropped and internals popped out. Tourneau wanted $900 to fix other watch shop simply snapped back together, that was 5 years ago.

Only issue was Bainbridge did last battery change and now if you tap on rear case you hear a looseness. I will not take in water till it gets fixed.

Great watch that keeps going and still gets plenty compliments. I wouldn't think it was worth more then $500. It was approx $1600 new.
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