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Pre-Owned Breitling Montbrillant Eclipse Chronograph Luxury Watch Review

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Channel: Govberg Jewelers · 2016 · Howto & Style

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Reference Number: A43030

Today we are exploring the Breitling Montbrillant Eclipse Chronograph. This is slightly larger than traditional, historic Navitimers and combines elements of history with modernity. It is 41.5mm across the round of the case and 15.5mm in thickness. Its thickness and bezel prevent it from being worn with tight dress cuffs, but it pairs well with a loose sweater, sport jacket, or blazer sleeve. From lug to lug it is a manageable 47.5mm. 

The watch is paired with a very substantial, contrasting stitch Breitling calfskin strap. In addition, it is finished with a tang buckle that allows for quick and easy adjustment. 

The dial really makes the piece stand out. The slide rule is bidirectional and can be used for multiplication and division. The center of the dial really differentiates itself as a Montbrillant Eclipse. You'll note the historic homage toll-style dial for the minute counter at 12 o'clock. The dial is marked with exaggerated and highly stylized Arabic numerals and high amounts of luminescence. A moon phase indicator is at the 6 o'clock mark and is a nice complement to the other subdials. The piece features lateral symmetry with a seconds subdial at 9 o'clock and a date with quickset function at 3 o'clock. In addition, it retains chronograph functionality. 

The solid caseback features various conversion factors true to its aviation inspiration. 1999-2000 spanned the chronometer cut-off at Breitling. The piece has the caliber A43 and a unidirectional winding system. 

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