patrick_y[PuristSPro Moderator]
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts...
I'll pass on your recommendations to Larry about the Orion. Although he may find 35mm on the small side.
Inside Basel 2012
By: ingmar : July 16th, 2013-22:52
Went to the sf one last year and saw this watch- the steel. Never had I given Mont Blanc a look. But I was really taken. The dial was clean but interesting and the overall fit and finish was above the price point. I was quite surprised. So to see you sing...
The MB Star Classique
By: ED209 : July 20th, 2013-12:56
Thanks for sharing the pics of the new Montblanc Star Classique. Looks like a nice addition to the collection as it looks elegant and appropriately priced. I like the hands and dial much better on the Montblanc than the Nomos. Good luck to your friend on ...
The Fit and Finish
By: patrick_y : July 22nd, 2013-08:40
The fit and finish of the case is satisfactorily good overall and especially good in this price range. It's a very simple knife-edge case that's fully polished. Absolutely no engine turning nor burring nor drill marks are visible on the case, however, it ...
Is it the font/size?
By: patrick_y : July 22nd, 2013-08:43
Is the branding too large in proportion relative to the dial? Is the font used too bold? I actually like the font, reminds me of Montblanc pen advertisements from the 1950s and 1970s. I don't know if this was the intention or not. Thank you for sharing yo...
Thanks for reading!
By: patrick_y : July 23rd, 2013-23:07
And I agree! It's definitely one of the top contenders (if not the top contender itself) in its category and price range. With a reliable and serviceable ETA movement. This watch actually has a date function in the movement, but it's covered by the dial. ...