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Montbrillant Datora
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Author:  sharkman [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Montbrillant Datora
Wanted - pros, cons, opnions on thia watch. Experience preferred.
Author:  geralder [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Just got my last week from George. White dial on SS bracelet. I LOVE THIS WATCH!!!! From afar, its almost like a "mini Navi World". I wish I bought this sooner!
Author:  alex** [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
I have had mine coming up on 4 years from new. Black dial wears smaller than the White due to the White bezel. The bezel is quite sharp edged have scratched a few people with it ESP the ex when I used to wear it at night

I love the date complication and the way it displays the info, the dial is very busy but totally readable and quick to gather the info that you are after.

The only let down for me is that it's nit semi perpetual the would IMO make it near perfect. Given the price these days I really think it should be but if that's the only thing that I'd ever chnage on it that's of litttle concern to me now.

The great thing is even if u have to set the date after a long stopage it's pretty quck to set

the movement is really noisey which I love I can feel the rotor more on this wathc that any other which makes it feel like it has a heartbeat. As it whizzes round.

Mine keeps almost perfect time I have never had it skip a beat ts been an absolute gem and I'd buy it again as my first decent watch evertime

if you go for it on bracelet as I did then bought both black and brown leather and croc it really change up the look of the watch from sporty to dressy and for me was really like having 3 in one

Not sure what else I can tell you other than I really recommend it
Author:  sharkman [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Well no one seems to have a negative thing to say. I tried one on today with the bracelet sized. White dial - I have too many black dials already. Even at a mere 43 mm the watch really looks large since it's all dial and no case. I like that.

I really loved the Legend but sadly with the long case due to the integrated bracelet, it just didn't fit my little girl wrists.

We'll see...........................................................................................
Author:  sharkman [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Quote:
White dial on SS bracelet


Pulled the trigger this morning on the white dial. I've gotten 3 "what's that" inquiries at work.
Author:  uncle sid [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Congratulations to a very nice watch :lingsrock:
Author:  Zirotti [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:12 am ]
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Why can't I find someone to sell me a used one? :(
Author:  Gerardo81 [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:19 am ]
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Great buy... I've had mine since December and love the freak out of it!

Hey Alex, do you have any pics of yours with the Black/Brown Croc? I'm intrigued...
Author:  uncle sid [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Zirotti wrote:
Why can't I find someone to sell me a used one? :(


Maybe because:

Zirotti wrote:
I am looking for a white dial Montbrilliant Datora on bracelet. CONUS deal only. PM me with offers.

Thanks.


:lingsrock:
Author:  Alan M [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
:yeahthat

Sorry....told you about one.
Author:  tedbutler420 [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Just some tech questions.

(1) What is the function of the "button" if you can classify it as such, on the left side of the case (looking at the watch face towrds you)? I think it has something to do with the day of week setting. Its almost flush, and would seem to require a pen tip or something to push/activate it. "IF" it is even a button to start with.

(2) Can the 24 hour clock be set to GMT, and the primary 12hr clock be set to the local time zone of your choice? In other words, can they be set independently? Or is the primary 12hr clock the "master" and the secondary 24hr clock the "slave"?

Thank you all very much.

Cheers,

Ted
Author:  sharkman [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Quote:
(1) What is the function of the "button" if you can classify it as such, on the left side of the case (looking at the watch face towrds you)? I think it has something to do with the day of week setting. Its almost flush, and would seem to require a pen tip or something to push/activate it. "IF" it is even a button to start with.


It sets the month. You can use a pen or the special brass tool that comes with the watch.


Quote:
(2) Can the 24 hour clock be set to GMT


No it will not work as a GMT. It's movement is tied to the 12 hour hands.
Author:  sharkman [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Now a question. I change out bracelets and straps all the time on my Breitlings, but the Daytora is a real bitch to get the bracelet free from the lugs. Is this typical of Navis? Any advice to make removing the bracelet struggle free? There is a trick to the Navitimer bracelet - at least the Daytora - that I know I'm missing. What on earth could it be????
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:18 pm ]
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sharkman wrote:
Now a question. I change out bracelets and straps all the time on my Breitlings, but the Daytora is a real bitch to get the bracelet free from the lugs. Is this typical of Navis? Any advice to make removing the bracelet struggle free? There is a trick to the Navitimer bracelet - at least the Daytora - that I know I'm missing. What on earth could it be????


Navitimer bracelets are fairly tight - practice, practice, practice :lol:
Author:  alex** [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Montbrillant Datora
Sorry to correct u but the button on the sid sets day of the week not month
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