I think gold wings will always be more desirable than no wings. It’s a PILOT watch.

It’s possible that the no wings models may be super scarce 30 years from now making them collectible.

That being said, gold wings is the way to go.

 

Right now, people want the gold wings and not the B's. So right now, the price is higher. Once the wings come back, it'll be back to normal again.

 

If it makes a difference value wise im sure it will be minimal. Maybe someone would be willing to pay a couple hundred more for the wings if they strongly preferred it. But I doubt anyone will be paying significantly more, as in 1k or more premium for the wings. The wings were out for a long time, it's not like they are crazy scarce or anything on the used market.

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The wings were out for a long time, it's not like they are crazy scarce or anything on the used market. /QUOTE]

Agree.

 

The Breitling wings adds a nice touch to the watch and for me, a Breitling without the wings makes me feel like something is missing.

 

On the contrary, if they go back to the wings, the "wingless" navitimers might become somewhat of a novelty.

Disclaimer: I own a "wingless" navitimer b-)

 

I like the navitimers, both with the wings and none.
Like the one you have on WTT post looks amazing!

 

I don’t think it makes a difference as far as value goes. I’ve seen Navitimers with and without wings sell for the same amount. It really comes down to personal preference. I like the wings too but I wouldn’t pay extra for them.

 

I don't think it makes a difference as far as value goes. I've seen Navitimers with and without wings sell for the same amount. It really comes down to personal preference. I like the wings too but I wouldn't pay extra for them.

Exactly!

 

Price of gold has skyrocketed this year, that definately makes me believe that the gold wings (not the printed ones) will be much more valuable. Or any gold on it (bracelet, bezel, indexes, markers, etc.)

 

Nobody is buying or valuing these watches based upon small gold components. If you look at the raw materials of your watch you already hugely over paid based on the market values of those components. The mark up is many times over already, so gold would have to probably go up 100x for you to even break even on that tiny bit of gold in there. And if you remove the gold you are left with a worthless watch so then you still lose.

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Well then good thing I didn't buy the two-tone! lol.

 

I just found a navitimer with the gold wings today at my AD. I'm still debating whether to buy it since it's THE one to get...

 

Definitely get the wings! ... last of the bwings FTW!

I got one for my 40th, snagged a B01 43mm on bracelet with the bwings. It is the business, my favorite piece nowadays. All I need is The Navi, a Sub and a Gshock square. Done ... (maybe).

I was all set on the b logo originally when I got mine ... but saw one in an ad (that sold teh next day) and that little set of solid gold bwings brings so much character, totally classes up the watch especially on a black panda dial (and im not even a gold guy!). It can dress up or down, and absolutely hooked me. IMHO It is the absolute sweet spot; with the B01 in house movement, 70 hour power reserve, gold applied wings, color matched / quickset date wheel. BOOM! (can you tell I like it). Only faults I see are the WR rating is pitiful and id love to see the movement (I know there are version with case-back window). The rattrapante would be nice ... but too $$$ for me.

Definitely becoming sought after already in my experience, a few fellow collectors and an AD have made offers on mine as the new stock with wings has all but gone now (but mine goes to my son).

As other have said the Navi is an iconic aviators watch, so without those bwings (even though they weren't on breilting originally), it just another expensive chronograph to me.

You will never regret the wings IMHO, but you will miss them! DO IT!

One word of advise (which is probably personal preference/circumstance really), if you can find a good pre-owned one in mint condition and preferably still under warranty (2x free health check services in warranty period) , and with a bracelet ... I would go that way ... they often lose 1/4 to 1/2 of RRP out of the AD. But after that initial drop, they are solid price wise, and medium - long term id say it will appreciate (even if re released later). But Id say its a keeper!

Ill stop gushing now (but imagine these wrist shots without the wings! ... a bit meh for me).

Cheers

R

 

The wings are definitely cooler, and I would personally pay a small premium for them.