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Is there a difference between Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Olympus and Breitling Montbrilland Olympus? If so, please tell me the differences, likenesses, availablity if possible.

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BREITLING NAVITIMER MONTBRILLANT OLYMPUS FROM ANDREW MICHAELS JEWELLERS
NOBLIA (CITIZEN) MODEL #3570 WITH MOON PHASE FROM KEITH NUSINOV JEWELERS

There is a Navitimer Olympus - http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_de ... mer_1.html and a Montbrillant Olympus - http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_de ... r_159.html

Movement is the same, but visual differences as you can see.

Regarding availability, you'll have an easier time finding NOS of the Montbrillant Olympus, because it was just discontinued last year. A Costco in my area had (and maybe still has) a blue dial/blue croco MO; it's truly a gorgeous watch. The Navi Olympus was discontinued in 2005, so it perforce will be harder to come by in new condition. As for aftermarket availability, hard to say. The Navi was produced for four years, the Montbrillant for five. Given the extra year and the more recent production, I'd guess the Montbrillant would be easier to come by, but it's just a guess. Demand may play a factor, and I don't know which watch is more sought after, but sentiment here seems to favor the Navi.

In terms of differences, the pictures show you pretty much what you need to know. Notice, also, the beading on the bezel of the Montrbrillant, compared to the coin-edge of the bezel on the Navi. The Montbrillant is also a touch smaller at 42.1 mm, compared to the Navi at 43mm. Both are nice watches, although I've only seen the Montbrillant in person. Like I said, it was gorgeous, and I wouldn't hesitate to get it based on looks. With that many complications, though, service cost (and history, in used watches) becomes a real issue. I don't know how reliable either watch is.

I had to look that one up. Nice word.

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-RJ