alanytical Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 The bronze version is the one. Under good lighting the dial really shines. It's much better in hand than compared to the dealers' pics. I think the hands are actually a lighter shade of rose gold too. I was worried that they would be a very yellow gold. The double AR looks good, the bezel is firm and smooth, it's only the bracelet that needs some loosening up. My clasp doesn't close down perfectly flat either, but that can be worked on. Man, look at that dial dance with color. I'll be sporting this in Vegas soon.
Shundi Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Not usually a Breitling fan but that dial is awesome!!
alanytical Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Posted December 16, 2008 Not usually a Breitling fan but that dial is awesome!! Thanks Shundi, so is your avatar.
Shundi Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Indeed Have you tried removing the bracelet and soaking it in mineral oil for a day or two/ moving the links in the oil? I use that and car wax on my rollie rep bracelet and I seriously can't tell the difference in terms of how it wears.
alanytical Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Posted December 16, 2008 Indeed Have you tried removing the bracelet and soaking it in mineral oil for a day or two/ moving the links in the oil? I use that and car wax on my rollie rep bracelet and I seriously can't tell the difference in terms of how it wears. Is the residue easy to remove after soaking it in mineral oil? It seems like it would be very messy.
Usil Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Very nice. You can oil the bracelet and then wash the excess off with soapy water. The oil inside the links stays and the rest washes away. Usil
alanytical Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks for the mineral oil tip guys. Here you can see the concentric rings of the sub-dials.
Shundi Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 I've never had an issue with it... http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...ling+a+bracelet Great thread on the oiling procedures used by various members...I personally disassemble the entire bracelet, clean it with mild soapy water, rinse, dry...place in a large container of baby oil in a dark room for 3-4 days (still disassembled) and for Rolex bracelets I use latex gloves to reassemble the bracelet IN the oil (sounds like overkill and prob is...but it works ), pat and wipe all excess oil, wash thoroughly, pat dry and use a high quality auto wax... if there's any stiffness afterwards I might try repeating the procedure or, worst case, swapping the screws...
Limestone Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 First i thought that the Montbrillant was to "bling".. I have a Navitimer today. But this one is very nice... I think that the bronze suites this very well... Nice pics, thanks for sharing.
caracarnj Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Wow, nice Montbrilliant!!! Remind me of my unseen Montbrilliant Datora with Jakub...
Toadtorrent Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 That is beautiful...I wish I could wear this thing...but at 47mm...it's a bit big for me.
TenJed69 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Posted December 22, 2008 Alanytical, What size is your wrist?
alanytical Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Posted December 22, 2008 I have a 6.75" wrist, but I'm also 6'3" 245 lbs. I think my size helps balance out the larger watches like the Legende and Super Avenger. Also, the way the lug ends curve down and the bracelet drops on these Breitlings, your wrist doesn't have to be as large as it would be to pull off the Omega Planet Ocean 45.5mm bracelet, which sticks out further at the lug ends and doesn't have the same downward curve. So being 47mm isn't the only indication of how it will fit on the wrist.
Raymo Posted December 31, 2008 Report Posted December 31, 2008 I want one of these man... Where did you get this watch? Is the one from Trusty the same ? http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...roducts_id=3620
alanytical Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Posted December 31, 2008 Where did you get this watch? Is the one from Trusty the same ? King. They're all the same.
musicale Posted January 1, 2009 Report Posted January 1, 2009 Do my eyes deceive me, or is that FINALLY an accurate slide rule?
importr Posted January 1, 2009 Report Posted January 1, 2009 that looks really eyecatching, congrats! I suppose the bronze dial would be the more metallic of the 3.... does it wear heavy?
alanytical Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Posted January 2, 2009 does it wear heavy? It feels like it might be the same weight as a Skyland on Pro II...maybe even a little less. The Legende is better balanced on the wrist than the Skyland and Super Avenger. The other two feel more top heavy when you rotate your wrist.
siger125 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 It does indeed seems like they did a semi accurate slide rule...not perfect but h..of a lot better than what they have on the navitimer
Steve52 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Posted January 3, 2009 Beautiful watch Theo! I want one. Did you get this from Replica-Time or Trusty time? they both seem to have it. Any issues with getting it? I asume you are satisfied with it right? Sure looks good on your wrist!
Raymo Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 So can anyone tell if the black faced one has the same laquer finish on the face?
Dave123 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Hard to capture the bronze dial color in pics,but a nice looking watch....
wothrottle Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 how do you like the monty DAVE ? please post some more wrist shots, this watch is soo beautiful. btw, does the sunken datewheel bother you much in real live or isn
Dave123 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Didn't bother me,but like all rep watches i buy,its gone now as i only actually wear the SA in my avatar. The MBL is a classy watch,good for the suit and tie type,which i'm not.
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