A nice and useful watch but...

Actually there is no real issue with this watch. The complication is useful, the watch is nicely made and its price tag is very reasonable. But at the end it lacks the spice which would make it very appealing.

I wondered why I had this feeling and I found several reasons:
- the feeling to have seen many times this kind of dial lay-out
- its pure design lacks a bit of personality
- the Sellita base is not very attractive visually speaking

It is a pity because at the end, the complication is well executed and the watch gives a good value for its price.

I would expect from Montblanc a more daring design. I don't say something totally crazy of course... Montblanc remains a global brand and has a strong image. But I would say a design which takes more advantage of the Montblanc DNA than this one which is a bit too "impersonal", too "quiet".

Thanks a lot Robin for the great article.

Fx

Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time review

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 12th, 2015-10:55

Thanks to Montblanc HQ, I was able to try on one of their new models in 2015, the Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Dual Time for a wrist review. The model they passed me was the two tone version with a steel case, a solid red gold bezel and crown as well a...

Very détailles and interesting..Thanks a lot Robin ..I think

By: Chrisparet : June 13th, 2015-00:32

This watch is too big and not only for you ..I don't understand why a lot of watch firm think " bigger is better " Best Christian

Thanks Christian for your feedback :)

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 13th, 2015-05:08

Agree with you - too many brands are still doing the bigger is better method which is wrong IMHO for elegant and Classic watches Thank you for your encouragement and I am glad you enjoyed the report Cheers Robin

Very complete report!

By: Mark in Paris : June 13th, 2015-06:43

You definitely need a UTC/Dual Time watch Robin (or even a worldtimer?) and there are very interesting models out there :) It is interesting to see they do all the settings by the crown. The usual additional pusher is generally not very well balanced. The...

Thanks Mark! For Worldtimer

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 13th, 2015-08:29

It will be the Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum, which I have paid a deposit already and waiting patiently for it to arrive. This photo makes me think of my would-be incoming patiently Cheers Robin ...

Great move!

By: Mark in Paris : June 13th, 2015-09:05

I'm looking forward to reading your review already. Congratulations Robin Cheers, Mark

Thanks Mark :)

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 13th, 2015-20:53

Will do. Hopefully before Sep Cheers Robin

A comprehensive and good review, Robin.

By: Tank-OZ : June 13th, 2015-09:16

Good to see some familiar sights around Suntec City! :-) Oh, how I missed the sights, shopping and food of course!! Looking at the HSOT photo makes me cringe for one too ... LOL! I'm looking forward to seeing one in metal. Hope everything is going well wi...

Hope to see you on your next visit to Singapore Ken! :)

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 13th, 2015-21:00

With some good local food I think the HSOT is poisoning you gradually but surely lol! Cheers Robin

A nice and useful watch but...

By: foversta : June 13th, 2015-13:05

Thanks for your feedback Fx!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 13th, 2015-21:08

I also feel the same as mentioned. I think that for first time watch buyers or the more general non WIS (yet) community (which is a large one for Montblanc as a market), their new Heritage Spirit and Heritage Chronometrie series will sell well still I was...