A really simple one, the black dial is par epargne, the white one isn't, but what about the blue dial?
Cheers
David
Hi David,Originally Posted by Dave Downing
looked at mine and I really couldn't say....I know the process to which you refer, but it looks printed, but then I have also owned the black dial and that too looked like printed script. Sorry I am no help whatsoever.
Cue gratuitous pics, but my satin finished blue dial is one watch that will remain in the collection for a very long time.
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You're not looking to sell yours then :)
So why did you go from the black to the blue then?
Cheers
David
Blue is also. Only white dial is normal
That's right up there with my favourite Breitling models. A modern classic.
Hi Dave,
That is a very fair question....and it was not due to a preference about colour really. I loved the design of the Headwind from the first time I noticed them, a mate had the black one so I had the chance to see it up close, and bought it. Little realising there was a blue variant, I remained blissfully ignorant until I sold it. Now the reason I sold it was due to the raised 'riders' which annoyingly catch on any long sleeve material.....wooly jumpers can be destroyed in an evening LOL. In addition, I just felt it looked a tad too small on the leather strap.
We often talk about regrets on letting watches 'go', and I got to thinking, maybe if I had the watch on a bracelet it would wear larger......then came the realisation that not only were there later editions in a satin finish rather than the highly polished, but there was a rather nice blue dial too. For me it was the perfect combination.
Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either colour, but if you like leather straps then I'd go for the black as it is more versatile.
I believe the blue also has the 'au epargné' finish. I love it on my black one, and its the only Breitling I have left.
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