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Author:  monopola [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:05 am ]
Post subject:  Question about Windrider Headwind
Hi guys,

I am new in the forum and I have this watch (photos at the end of the post). I bought from a friend, both of us are watch fans, so not complete newbies :) The watch works great and so on, everything is OK according to me, but check the back! The engraving is wrong, even the reference number is correct. I will be glad to see your opinions :) according to me, AD and two of the best watchmakers it is a genuine watch. I am not sure about the story of the watch, this one is a model of at least 5-7 years old, so maybe at some point someone change the back with replica one, even I am not able to find any photos of replica with such engraving. Or it might be production defect, which will make it very interesting :) please help me with opinions. Please note that photos are made with my phone, I try to make as good as possible and paste lots of photos of the watch itself, not only the back. Thanks in advance!

P.S. I am not sure if this is the right subforum for this topic, if not, please moved it to the right one.

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Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Well if the concern is with the caseback then we need to see the caseback! A head on dial photo would be helpful, but from what I see the watch is real.

Welcome to BreitlingSource.
Author:  monopola [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:12 am ]
Post subject:  Question about Windrider Headwind
Hi guys,

I am new in the forum and I have this watch (photos at the end of the post). I bought from a friend, both of us are watch fans, so not complete newbies :) The watch works great and so on, everything is OK according to me, but check the back! The engraving is wrong, even the reference number is correct. I will be glad to see your opinions :) according to me, AD and two of the best watchmakers it is a genuine watch. I am not sure about the story of the watch, this one is a model of at least 5-7 years old, so maybe at some point someone change the back with replica one, even I am not able to find any photos of replica with such engraving. Or it might be production defect, which will make it very interesting :) please help me with opinions. Please note that photos are made with my phone, I try to make as good as possible and paste lots of photos of the watch itself, not only the back. If you want I can post the photos in original size. Thanks in advance!

P.S. I am not sure if this is the right sub-forum for this topic, if not, please moved it to the right one.


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Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
As per PM, please don't double post. Threads merged and both moved to the right section.

Caseback looks fine to me.
Author:  monopola [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Yeh, case back is fine itself, but it says "chronogaphe certifie chronometre" and the watch is not Chrono :) It might be case back from Chronomat, but the reference number is correct, it is for Windrider Headwind....
Any ideas?
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Probably just a factory error.
Author:  Dracha [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
"chronographe certifie chronometre" = COSC certified
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Dracha wrote:
"chronographe certifie chronometre" = COSC certified

Yes, but COSC certified chronograph Rene, non chromos should say "chronometre officiellement certifie" (officially certified chronometer).
Author:  Dracha [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Roffensian wrote:
Dracha wrote:
"chronographe certifie chronometre" = COSC certified

Yes, but COSC certified chronograph Rene, non chromos should say "chronometre officiellement certifie" (officially certified chronometer).



you are (of course) correct :oops: just checked my Wings B10350 and it says "chronometre officiellement certifie"
Author:  Dracha [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
other HW's have it correct , you have a possible collectors item ! :D

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Author:  monopola [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Hi guys :)

Thanks for the replies! I post the same topic in WUS and the opinions are similar.
Does anyone know how can I contact Breitling via email? I am searching their website but the only way to contact is via AD or real mail or fax. I really want to have Breitling opinion on that, but it will be much easier if I can send them email :)

Thanks!
Author:  Roffensian [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Question about Windrider Headwind
Always used to be customer.relation@breitling.com
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