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Montblanc GMT Chronograph - Authenticity concern

Hi, I'm new to this site although I've been lurking in the background for quite some time! Great site by the way, I can't get over the level of information I'm able to find on here.
I recently broke one of the "Fake watch prevention" cardinal rules: "...If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is..." I purchased a Montblanc GMT Chronograph for a bargain (in my book) which is roughly 35-40% of what Montblanc retails it for. All looked good via the internet (pictures). When it arrived, I inspected it and it looked/felt good to my untrained eye (<-- please read an eye that has no hint or hope for training when it comes to high end watches). It came with a box and warranty card, everything looks legit but guess what, I stayed up at night thinking about the authenticity of this purchase... so here I am.

Montblanc quoted me 8 to 12 weeks to validate the authenticity and I will pursue that avenue but before I do that, I'm looking for quick expert advise. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm also planning to show it to a local watchmaker to see what he thinks.

I'm posting pictures I took myself of the watch, they should be of a decent resolution.

Thanks! Flag

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Zoomed in pictures for details...Thanks!

By: Flagada : January 1st, 2012-11:01

Here the same pictures at 100% crop....

At first glance this seems correct

By: mkt33 : January 1st, 2012-11:46

There are no obvious spelling errors The proportion on the dials look right The rotor is appropriate The engraving on the case back looks in the right order Most importantly the movement seems right. I see the ETA stamp behind the balance wheel. If it is ...

Montblanc genuine or not

By: Delamere : January 1st, 2012-23:59

I agree, looks genuine to me as well just going off the photos you have put up. I own a Montblanc Timewalker Chronograph, bought from Montblanc boutique in Switzerland. The movement and case markings are the same, and the box & cushions look the same also...

Confident this is a genuine Montblanc!!! Thanks!

By: Flagada : January 2nd, 2012-07:49

Thanks for all the replies. I showed it to a local watchmaker. Although he's not a Montblanc AD, he handles MB watches and says the details, the craftsmanship and the movement are all good indicators that this is a genuine MB. Im satisfied and can sleep a...

Glad things worked out. You were lucky :-)

By: mkt33 : January 4th, 2012-07:04

Hope you will post a review when you get a chance to enjoy your new Montblanc. Happy New Year, Mike

genuine!

By: monochrome : January 7th, 2012-07:05

No doubt about it, this is authentic. There seem to be fakes with asian copied movement, but the finish of these movement is very rough... ah well, let's not even call it finish. Those movement looks horrible. The movement in yours looks absolutely fine a...