RealReplica Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Well I was looking in the forums and didn't find these anywhere but if it has been posted before please forgive me or close the thread. While surfing today looking for a strap I came across something quite interesting, although quite expensive these apparently use NOS breitling movements and parts and are rebranded as Aviation watches. They look pretty much exactly like the breitling models but without the brand. Quite interesting offer in my opinion. Has anyone bought one of these before? Any thoughts on the overall quality of the watch? Have a look: http://gnomonwatches.com/Aviation.htm Thanks and Happy Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 For roughly $1000 more you can get the real thing. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealReplica Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) Aparently these are the real thing.. just without the breitling insignia. Can you get a Cosmonaute for $3k? Can you please tell me where? Anyways I didn't say they were cheap in fact I considered them quite expensive but I just found interesting the fact that they are using old stock breitling movements and parts to launch another "brand". Edited December 24, 2009 by RealReplica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Aparently these are the real thing.. just without the breitling insignia. Can you get a Cosmonaute for $3k? Can you please tell me where? Actually there was a cosmo on WUS / TZ last week for about $3k. Almost pulled the trigger myself. Gen parts or not price is a bit high for what is probably factory seconds. Unbranded to boot makes it a tough pill to swallow... for me anyway. Cool find none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealReplica Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) Actually there was a cosmo on WUS / TZ last week for about $3k. Almost pulled the trigger myself. Gen parts or not price is a bit high for what is probably factory seconds. Unbranded to boot makes it a tough pill to swallow... for me anyway. Cool find none the less. Good thing I didn't see that one or the divorce papers had been served just in time for christmas hehe Have you guys noticed the rest of the watches they sell some really nice watches around there actually. Have a look. Edited December 24, 2009 by RealReplica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Been chasing a rubber oyster style strap for a seiko project, and theirs look about the best i've seen. Good price too! Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 No expert but arent there a few look a likes on there I think I see some IWC and B&R's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Can't stand the so called" watch companies that copy designs! Right up there with Invicta copying the Rolex Sub.! Rather own a rep then a wannabe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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