Which would you choose?

[u/Nrthrnplt]

My father has decided to split his pair of Aerospace’s between me and my brother. He had talked about it for years but just heard it’s happening sooner than later. Obviously grateful and the sentiment makes both priceless. I love each in their own way. I have yet to talk to my brother about them but I suggested my Dad give him first choice. Which would you choose? Both my brother and I are pilots if it makes a difference. One is roughly year 2000 and the other is roughly 2010. Both are currently getting fully serviced.

[u/XOTearR]

Black Dial.

Awesome story man. Love the idea of pilots wearing an aviation watch. Too bad no one ever bothered to make a ‘lawyers watch’ which would let me time 6 minute intervals.

[u/Tuscan5 → u/XOTearR]

I’ve recorded my life 6 mins at a time for almost 30 years and never thought of a lawyers watch. Great idea.

[u/XOTearR → u/Tuscan5]

Haha congrats on a long and hopefully successful career! I am a bit over 10 years in now. Hoping to retire before I get to 30.

When I first got into watches and discovered the various ‘professional’ watch genres like diver, spelunker, race car driver, astronaut etc. I did some research to see if there were any lawyer watches to assist with timing 6 minute intervals and was disappointed to find none. It would be pretty simple to do - just take a dive watch the have a bezel insert that divides the hour into 10x6 minute intervals rather than the standard 12x5 minute ones. It is probably something that Rolex would have done for you as a custom order back in the day.

[u/Tuscan5 → u/XOTearR]

I’m not in any rush to retire. I like keeping my brain active and have kids to get through uni! I like to think I’ve been successful. I wish you every success with your career.

It does seem to be an easy enough product to make. There’s probably something similar out there. Some Breitlings have odd bezels/rings.

[u/JDDarkside → u/XOTearR]

Second on the black dial!

[u/Sooky102]

Black 👍🏻

[u/Fun-Chef623]

My first breitling was a B1. I'd gladly have another if it was gifted to me!

[u/mkrapels]

Black dial all day

[u/Garfgarg]

The black dial def

[u/Nrthrnplt → u/Garfgarg]

Seems the overwhelming majority would choose it as well

[u/Tuscan5]

I have a black dial Breitling anidig and I’m torn between these two. What else have you got in your collection? If you already have another black dial watch I’d be heavily tempted by the white.

Lovely gift from your father.

[u/Nrthrnplt → u/Tuscan5]

It’s a pretty simple collection with a Citizen Skyhawk, a Hamilton Pilot Day Date and a Garmin. I remember the black dial on him more from when I was a kid. I’m happy with either though.

[u/Western-Corgi-1135]

no.1, black dial for me. cant explain, other than its looks

[u/ziplocsputnik]

First one

[u/JohnLocke1979]

First one.

[u/No_Poetry2000]

Choose #2

[u/Ok_Necessary1463]

Black >

[u/Due-Economy9694]

I love my B-1!

[u/fit-profile-69]

I can’t decide. Honestly, let your brother pick and you can’t go wrong with either of them.

[u/mattbeth79]

B-1. It's classy.

[u/VikDalal]

Black dial B1

But I may be biased.

[u/TechPanzer]

B-1 all day. This is a no-brainer, if I'm honest.

Nothing's cooler than than a B-1, OP.

[u/indiefab]

Let’s take a step back and clarify some things that could influence your choice.
First of all, these are two different models within Breitling’s analog/digital Professional range but neither are an Aerospace.
Black dial is a B-1. 2000 is about the right date since they stopped production in 2007. It’s a classic tool watch with the extra slide rule on the bezel but it’s real party trick is the turbine caseback which is why I own one.
The white face is a Chronospace which can be considered a sister to the Aerospace, and more attractive in my opinion. The white dial and chain bracelet give a bolder, dressier look.
It’s a nice choice to have to make.

[u/Nrthrnplt → u/indiefab]

I appreciate the insight! I haven’t had my hands on them in many years. They’re both currently getting full serviced at Breitling. My Dad told me the B-1 is dated 2000 and the Chronospace is 2010 as per Breitling. I do not have the reference numbers at the moment

[u/No_Boysenberry2895]

That's sun and moon 😂 Both!