tgchrono2 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Solosailor Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'll let you know once I get mine ... Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 A very sporty watch with class at the same time. Too much happening on the dial though for my liking, but having said that, I've now got my eye on the Patek Phillipe Moon Sky Tourbillion after Victoria's review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azerbyjam Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'd really like the standard automatic of this watch. Not sure what the 'pearl' is like compared to the gen - stuck on, painted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Some kind of "smart sub". I am not a sub fan, but would not be against this one on my wrist. I am interested in any coming pics from the flesh. Also, in this very case, I'd like to know how it's against the gen. Except the Timewalker, there are no good reps of Montblanc, which I regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I'll let you know once I get mine ... Olly Got it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I think it's a beautiful watch... reminds me alot of the style of the zenith rainbow flyback... I like how they've implemented the cyclops in panerai style, under the crystal... so much smarter than the protruding appendage cyclops of the submariner and its clones I bet it would look great on a strap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Here's a link to some reference pics: Genuine Montblanc Sports Chrono Hope it's useful. To me, this watch looks spot-on (from what pics I've found). Except for the usual suspects... Like the colour of the rep lume (greener on the rep), the colour of the silver bezel markers (more sheen on the gen, but could be due to lighting conditions), the pearl flatness (flushed, albeit recessed on the gen) & the different datefonts. I'm not so sure about the ar coating though, whether it's double or single-sided. Of course, the above comments can be construed as nit-picking... :laugh: Overall, I think it's a good buy and I'm seriously considering getting one... Oh & doesn't one always wonder why they make the less popular watches more accurately... Meanwhile, maybe Solosailor could help by posting some pics once his arrives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I like it, it looks like an "big expensive watch", even though MB have less brand recognition than other manufactures. But there are too many 7750 chronos in my watch drawer at the moment, so I will pass it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Oh & doesn't one always wonder why they make the less popular watches more accurately... Of course yes... One theory is that you can sell "unpopular" models only once, whereas you can sell a Rolex 4 times to those who look for the "ultimate" version... (I know, that's not a very friendly answer, but I'm quite convinced of that). On the other hand, I love MB watches, so I'm pretty glad they now have 2 excellent reps : the Timewalker and this one. I'd love a Star Chrono as well. Look at this beautiful Montblanc engraving. The same coments apply for my new Baume&Mercier Riviera XXL : spot on, from the first version. Mmm... Now, the everlasting question : black or white flavour ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Of course yes... One theory is that you can sell "unpopular" models only once, whereas you can sell a Rolex 4 times to those who look for the "ultimate" version... (I know, that's not a very friendly answer, but I'm quite convinced of that). On the other hand, I love MB watches, so I'm pretty glad they now have 2 excellent reps : the Timewalker and this one. I'd love a Star Chrono as well. Look at this beautiful Montblanc engraving. The same coments apply for my new Baume&Mercier Riviera XXL : spot on, from the first version. Mmm... Now, the everlasting question : black or white flavour ? I concur!! I'm all for the black-on-black mate, cos I cannot seem to find a "panda" dial version of this model... Unless of course, I'm wrong again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I like it, it looks like an "big expensive watch", even though MB have less brand recognition than other manufactures. But there are too many 7750 chronos in my watch drawer at the moment, so I will pass it. ...There are never too many 7750s to get, mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm almost about to place an order for the black dial. I am just wondering if it really has AR (was also advertized on my B&M Riviera, and actualy doesn't) and also how's the bracelet... Any happy owner ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 And BTW, how's the bracelet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yeah... Curious to know too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Cartel dealers advertize AR coating. Sillix says nothing. Watchmark confirmed me there is AR coating... So I'll try it See you in about one week for first pics (hopefully) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Cartel dealers advertize AR coating. Sillix says nothing. Watchmarconfirmed me there is AR coating... So I'll try it See you in about one week for first pics (hopefully) Thank you very much! Will be watching this space real closely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 On its way, yum yum ! Some prepictures of what's going to reach me soon... Can't wait !!! Finally a sub I can wear ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I realy like this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Got yours yet, Pix? Can't wait to see your great "Pix" of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 :-) On its way. I pray to get it within this week. It left on Sunday, so I hope to be able to post pics this week-end. But for the review you'll have to wait at least one more week. Anyway, once here I will answer any question of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Patiently waiting, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi, so the thing arrived today... I thought it would be nice to make a quick update about how the Sports Chrono is, as my review might take some time to be finalized. I will add first pictures tonight. Well, the more I order reps, the more I'm surprised with the quality of what I get (of course, that's not a rule) : this Montblanc looks absolutely stunning from the finishing point of view. It wears quite small (so, big wrists think about what you're getting). But it is very thick. The AR is present, I was not amazed by its quality. My problem is that I have no comparison point. I have only one other rep with AR (Riviera XXL), and it's the white one. So this black dial is a kind of "my first one". It definitely does not look like K2222's AR for instance. Don't misunderstand me : it's nice and obviously emphasizes the dial, but the crystal does no disappear. (I hope to be able to compare soon, as I have decided to go for at least 2 AR soon.) The bezel is aligned ! (Allelujah !). And the lume is comparable with the quality of the SFSO's one : charges easily and quickly (daylight makes the job) and will glow strongly immediately. Out of four 7750 I own, this is the second one which has the date switching at 00:00 exactly. I don't know if there's a new 7750 or some improvements that were silently done. I'm mentionning this, as the 2 other I have need a long time to make the complete switch between 2 days. The engravings, especially on the side of the case make this MB look absolutely right. Otherwise, the first flaws I see are those mentionned by coolfire (I must say I would never have noticed them if he did not described them) : greenish lume, non recessed pearl. No idea about the datefont, I'm really not a specialist there. The bracelet is excellent too. It has pushpins (look like screws but are definitely pushpins). I keep the rest of my feelings for the review. After I cooled down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Wow, glad you finally got it! Lume sounds good from the way you described it... But what a waste that it really is too green... And that the pearl isn't flushed... but of course, only us nit-picking obsessed people will notice these...! Glad that the overall quality of this watch is great, especially the bracelet... Can't wait for your Pix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Well, relume could be a solution for the most demanding. And the pearl could also probably be fixed. I won't from my side, as it is a great watch out of the box. Bracelet was resized in a minute, a real pleasure. I have been such a victim of lame bracelets in some reps that I really feel happy everytime I don't scratch or break something while resizing a rep bracelet. BTW the bezel is tight too, no issue from this point of view. The crown is a screw-down type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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