Breitling Montbrilliant 1461 Jours

[nikman]

Been offered this (by a reputable source) but just can't decide! I like Breitlings and have been looking to add to my 1966 Navitimer (Ref. 806).

I'm sure Breitling experts here will know that this will run without adjustment from February 29th in one leap year to February 29th the next (4 years) hence the 1461 Jours.



It's not on that bracelet but on a brand new Breitling black leather/white stitching with deployment clasp.

Does anybody have an opinion on this model (built between 1998 - 2000)? I avoid buying anything "bling" for fear that it may lead down the slippery slope to buying a gold medallion and a chest wig. But I keep telling myself that this is NOT bling because it says "Breitling" on the face

All views welcome!

[TimLambert7]

On that bracelet it certainly is bling, but with a leather strap I'm sure it'll look quite nice indeed.

If the price is right, why not?

[leglessAlex]

nikman said:

But I keep telling myself that this is NOT bling because it says "Breitling" on the face

I think some people might say it is very 'bling' for exactly that reason

It's not really my cup of tea personally, the layout/design/style I don't mind it's just the combination of the shiny silver bits, shiny gold bits and white face that's a bit OTT for me. That's just my opinion though, I'm sure some people would love it!

[nikman]

leglessAlex said:

nikman said:

But I keep telling myself that this is NOT bling because it says "Breitling" on the face

I think some people might say it is very 'bling' for exactly that reason

It's not really my cup of tea personally, the layout/design/style I don't mind it's just the combination of the shiny silver bits, shiny gold bits and white face that's a bit OTT for me. That's just my opinion though, I'm sure some people would love it!

Thank you and it was just your opinion that I was asking for! I tend to agree but it IS (almost) a Navitimer and although Breitling divided the Navitimer and Montbrillant models into two separate model lines the Montbrilliant will always be a Navitmer to me.

Here's a Montbrilliant 1461 Jours with a Breitling "Gold" crocodile strap...

[leglessAlex]

See I think that looks much nicer, not quite as in your face.

[yeti]

It's beautiful with a fabulous complication with a dial big enough to read the date from. If you don't have a watch winder you should invest in one (as it'll be a pain to set every time it stops) but that is fantastic. Go for it!

[michael gould]

It's bloody horrible ........sorry but i hate it .......each to their own

[westberks]

I hate that bracelet, tried one on and it completely ruined a nice watch. Put it on a strap and it's a completely different thing altogether though.

I always think that brown straps suit faces with a smattering of gold detail bitter than black.

[marcosgt]

Remarkably, I find myself agreeing with Mr Gould!

It does look better off the massively overpolished bracelet, which is completely the wrong look for a Navitimer, and the complication is impressive, but I don't like the expanse of white, personally.

I suppose it would be a remarkable contrast to an 806, but it's not for me.

M.

[Miguel Alvarez]

My tastes have changed. There was a time when I liked those style Breitlings. Now not so much. That being said on a strap it looks a lot better than the bracelet.

[yeti]

It's being discussed on the strap isn't it?

Bad choice putting up a pic on the bracelet OP, people can't see past it

[nikman]

yeti said:

It's being discussed on the strap isn't it?

Bad choice putting up a pic on the bracelet OP, people can't see past it

I chose that picture as its more representitive of the actual watch, particularly it's "whiteness" rather than the more muted "champagne" appearance of the face in the second picture. Yes it's on a new Breitling black leather strap. But I agree with westberks that face and gold hands look best on a brown strap as in the second picture.

Having a bit of a struggle coming to terms with the fact that whilst there is a box there are no papers or original instruction book. Given that and the asking arond £3,400, I'm having to focus hard on the fact it is a wonderful complication, moon phases etc and would look better if I could get the black strap changed for a brown croc or leather.

Thanks for the winder suggestion too. Good point. Does anyone know where these can be sourced?