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I think I've made my mind up which one to go with for my next immediate purchase. It has been an arduous decision because I really wanted to get one of the new B01 movements. Other than the Buck Rogers bezel on the Chrono's I still find myself drawn towards that style, however since I already have 2 in my collection I wanted to go for a different look for this purchase. I even looked at a Panerai Luminor Marina which I also liked a lot and would give my collection some variety. After a lot of mulling it over and looking at some of the AD's over here in the Middle East, I've decided to go with a Navitimer Montbrillant Legende LE. The deciding factor was that I was able to find a good deal on a BNIB Monty Legende LE that was considerably less than the AD quoted me in Dubai. The other upside to this is that I've got my next 2 additions figured out; the Panerai and the B01 Chrono will be the next 2 I will be working towards. I was a little concerned about the 48mm size initially, but after trying one on I think it works well on my 7.75+ wrist. Tuesday will be the day I decide on pulling the trigger on this so I'll let ya'll be the judge on the wrist shot.

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Well I must say I'm a bit surprised at the lack of any response to the wrist shot, but I would appreciate some of ya'lls opinion on it. Does it look too big or does it look alright? Feel free to let me know what you think please.

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Hello,

I think it looks right to me

Very nice item by the way

I understand you took those shots at the dealer's, and so probably can't take more. However, right now, the zoom is so close, I can't get a good perspective of proportion. Given that, I think it looks a little big, but then I'm not one for huge watches. Also, with your wrist size, you can probably pull it off. How do you like it?

Edit: I zoomed out on my browser so I could get a little better perspective. I think you're right on the edge between doable and too big. In other words, while it may be a little big for my taste, I don't think it's absurd looking on you, either. I think it comes down to your own feelings about the watch, and whether or not you think you'll like wearing it.

Great looking watch. I think size wise it is right on the edge, but the lugs arent hanging over, so I think it looks fine.

A work of art.

~Brian

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Yes sir JacksonStone, it was at the AD in Dubai and like you, I normally am not one for huge watches. That was the reason I was asking for the forums sage advice on this beautiful watch. After trying on this 48mm I felt that it was right on the edge of doable just like a few others have also mentioned here. I think this is a very classy looking watch and I like the looks of it very much. I also liked the fact that it's a Limited Edition which I know is really not all that it's cracked up to be, but it does add a little more uniqueness to the piece IMO. Plus the one I have a deposit on is in the very low 200's out of 1000 pieces. The one I've pictured here which is #560/1000 and the AD quoted me $7440 USD, which I thought was a tad high even if it is a LE and when I asked if that was discounted the AD says they don't really discount LE's. The price I can pick the other one up for was at such a HUGE savings compared to the one pictured, I caved in and threw down a deposit on it.

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Well it's done..... I pulled the trigger today and my new LEML (Limited Edition Montbrillant Legende) should be here tomorrow or Friday Sure am glad I'm taking Sharky's shortcut, as the soon to be "EX" would of had a cow over the $$ for this one without a doubt

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Beautiful watch but the US retail is only $7,000 not $7,440 as you previously stated. I was offered the piece for a big discount but I passed; tad bit too big for me but it's my favorite Legende....the prior models really bugged me with the gold hands....never looked right but the new LE looks a lot nicer.

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You are probably right mfserge....the price I stated was given me by an AD in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates....frankly I felt he was pricing it way too high too. He said that price of $7440 was with a discount...hahaha...wait till I walk in with the one I ordered and tell him what I got it for Think I did ok picking it up for under $5k?

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