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supertaz1
PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:31 pm 
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Hi All

Hoping every one had an excellent X-Mas and new years . I am thinking of adding a Montbillant Datora to my collection and I was looking for any info about the Breitling 21 movement I know its a modified Valjoux 7751 but since this is the only watch to use this modified movement , my concerns are with reliability. Any info would be appreciated . Thanks

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Ive had my datora since 2006. Was the first breitling I bought and I still love it. Never had a problem at all. Just as reliable as every other Breitling I own. I would have no hesitation to buy again if I was back in 2006
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Stunned to see you posting Alex!

How did you fund that Datora?

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Well it certainly isn't the only watch to use a 7751, just the only Breitling.

7751 has been around since the mid 1980s and it's derived from the 7750 that is probably the most widely used Swiss chronograph movement so track record for reliability and resilience is pretty well established.
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Thank you for the good info , I feel more confident about this purchase.

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Didnt omega use it as well roff?
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alex** wrote:
Didnt omega use it as well roff?



Yep, the Omega 1151 movement in the Speedy Day Dates.
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In the late 90's and 2000's a great many watch companies used the 7751 for watches ,for example the Eterna 1948 moon phase chrono from 2006 , Sinn The Classic /sporty chrono ,and the Sothis Chrono / Spirit of the moon from 1999. all nice looking watches all sporting similar face configurations as the Datorta . I'm just happy its a reliable movement. Thanks again.

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is that the triple date A21330, i have one on the watch winder ATM bit of a bugger to set but very reliable for me, trouble is i can not see the dials correctly my eyes are getting worse by the day,

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is that the triple date A21330



Yes.
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Roffensian wrote:
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is that the triple date A21330



Yes.


Image


hard to see the dials my eyes

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Thats a sweet watch :yeahthat

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