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05/13/2002, 21:36:17
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so what is a montres allison?
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Montres Allison watches are priced from $1200 each to $130,000 each (US dollars) and are worth every penny of full retail price. They have the best designs and value.
Montres Allison
Montres Allison watches are some of the best in the world. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, etc. cannot match Montres Allison. Montres Allison is by far the best.
If you can find one, pick it up, and don't worry about how high the price is. These watches are worth it.
You cannot find a better watch than a Montres Allison. If you are lucky enough to get one for full retail, then count your blessings. These are the very best collector's items.
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Posted by: Steve McFadden
05/22/2002, 05:07:32
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and I am extremely impressed with the quality. I bought one of the new Master Calendars and it is AWESOME!!!!!!!! I am very impressed with them.
Cheers.
Steve
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Posted by: Larry Rollhardt Ronnie G
07/31/2003, 09:47:42
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Montres Allison
Jitana
A review by Thomas Sunderland - 05/21/02
What can I say about this watch? AWESOME!!! I ordered it online and was pleasantly surprised to see the huge black leather outer box that holds the smaller black leather inner box, the black leather MA wallet and the MA bracelet resizing tool.
I purchased the blue Jitana with blue leather strap and signed steel deployant clasp. It has a signed screw down crown, signed case back held on with four screws, guilloche dial, 2nd time zone dial, sun/moon indicator, and of course the tourbillon looking aperature at 6:00. The "pulse " of the watch can be seen inside this opening when the mainspring and balance wheel beat and move to and fro.
It is very beautiful and very finely made. The screwdown crown helps ensure water resistance on this finely made timepiece (although I don't think I'll be diving with mine.) After three days of testing, I have noted the following: It is running fast by about 3-5 seconds per day in comparison with my Seiko quartz wristwatch. The MA is an automatic mechanical watch.
I have checked my Rolex Sub, my Franck Muller Conquistador chrono, my TAG 6000, and my Omega Seamaster Pro 2531.80 against this same Seiko, and it seems to be very accurate. My Montres Allison Jitana keeps time with the best of them.
The guilloche on the dial wasn't apparent from the pictures I saw when I made my purchase (my monitor is kinda old). But what a welcome surprise. The term guilloche means that the dial has an embossed look with many raised lines running through it in a symmetrical pattern.
This timepiece will be staying on my wrist for quite some time and I hope to give it as a family heirloom one day.
I have attached some pictures of my newest acquisition. It is wonderful and I can say with extreme excitement that I will recommend this watch to everybody I know.
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Montres Allison
Master Calendar
Review by: Roger Horton
Date: 05/23/02
Model Number: MA 200.104bla
I have wanted a Montres Allison timepiece ever since my boss got his MA Slaathaug about six months ago. I wanted a Slaathaug, but there is no way I could afford one, so I was lucky enough to find a great alternative (and not so expensive) in the MA Master Calendar. I was struggling to decide between the silver dial and the black dial, but I finally decided to go with the black dial. I was very happy when it arrived. It is an extremely heavy watch and appears to be very well constructed. I struggled a bit to figure out how the deployment clasp works, but I figured it out and it works very well. It is my first watch with a deployment clasp, but it certainly won't be my last. The deployment clasp is a great feature of this watch, but the best features are the complications. It comes with day, date, month, hours, minutes, and sweep seconds. It is automatic with manual wind and seems to be keeping very good time (although I haven't tested it). The sides of the watch hold three small buttons that are used to quickly adjust the date functions. I used a very small screwdriver to adjust mine, but I suppose a toothpick, an ink pen, or even a letter opener would have done fine. The watch is very large and feels very manly. My wife loves the watch, too, and my boss seems to be a bit envious. The watch came with a black embossed dial in a very nice looking pattern and a black leather strap. I don't have a digital camera, so I borrowed a few images from the MA images page at http://www.montresallison.com.
I hope you enjoyed this quick review of this fantastic timepiece. I know its a new model, so I felt compelled to let others know how much I like it.
Best regards,
Roger Horton
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Here are some comments from John Price regarding this beautiful watch.
Montres Allison Jour et Nuit (Day Night) watch:
Upon opening the green leather case (with "Allison" in gold
letters on the top) the first thing that struck me about this watch was it's
size. This is not a small watch by my experience. This one is substantial.
There's a feeling of solidity too to it. Personally, I like the size of the
watch. It has presence and catches the eye. This watch demands to be noticed.
Next, I noticed the interesting dial. The Jour et Nuit has a white
sun-burst guilloched dial with Art Deco style numerals at 11, 12, 1 and 5, 6,
and 7. The other hour marks are simple stick markers. It may sound odd, but it
works and looks good. These are painted with a luminous material by the way so
the watch can be read at night. I have not thoroughly tested their
effectiveness, suffice it to say that in walking into the darkened house after
being out in the afternoon sun they glowed very well. Also, there is a circular
minutes scale directly below the hour markers, with 5, 10, 15, 20... done in red
- a nice touch that adds some color to the dial.
Slaathaug on left. Jour et Nuit on right.
At the 3 o'clock position on the dial is the complication that gives this
watch it's name- Jour et Nuit - the Sun/Moon indicator. While I was hoping this
was going to be a moonphase indicator (from the early photos I saw, that is what
I expected) it's still fun to see the sun & moon chase each other around. At
9 o'clock position is the 24 hour dial. This is done in silver with very fine
concentric rings that gives it a nice sun-burst effect. The position of this
dial balances the Sun/Moon indicator nicely.
The hour/minute hand axis is slightly above the center of the dial. This
leaves room below for the "tourbillon" at the 6 o'clock position. For
those of you familiar with the Clumsy Quasi Tourbillon watch you'll recognise
this little contraption. While of course not being a true tourbillon it does
provide a view of the balance swinging to and fro. And if you look closely
you'll see the escapement clicking back and forth. It's all rather like FC's
HeartBeat collection but with a twist. The twist being the tourbillon
"bridge" that lends it the look of a tourbillon. Between this "tourbillon"
and the hour/minute axis is the sub-seconds dial. If I was to complain about
anything on this watch it'd be the size of the sub-seconds dial - just too tiny
for my 40 year old eyes. Still, I don't know how it could be done differently.
The hour and minute hands are polished batons with luminous material inset.
The case is large, highly polished stainless steel. There is a bezel
around the curved crystal. The case looks very much like a Frank Muller
Conquistador's. The case-back is brushed and carries the number of the edition (NNN/200).
Also, in nicely curved font (mat???g the script on the dial only larger) is the
name Allison. The caseback is curved, adds character and fits the wrist well.
Finally, the case-back is held in place by 4 screws - one at each corner.
Dimensions (my measurements) are; width - 34mm, width including crown - 38 mm,
length - 41 mm, length from lug end to lug end - 53 mm, height - 14 mm (it looks
taller though thanks to the curve of the back).
The strap on the watch is nice, thickly padded leather - 20 mm at the lug
ends tapering to 18 mm at the buckle. The buckle is one of those that does not
stress the strap (very similar to a Hirsch's).
In operation the watch sets easily with a large crown. The crown does not
screw down and with only 4 screws securing the caseback I'm guessing that this
watch has a low tolerance for water. But then, this is no diving watch - so that
shouldn't be a problem. Another point of interest, the crown does not have the
capacity to wind the watch. Only way is to engage the automatic winding via arm
movement.
Speaking of the movement I have little data about it. It looks to me like
a 3 arm Glucydur balance. I am not certain of the watch's reserve. However, in
my own rather unscientific test I wore the watch for nearly 2 days with it being
off my wrist only at night. At the end of that time I let it sit until it
stopped running. This occurred about 37-38 hours later.
What would I change on the watch ? Well, there's nothing I dislike about
it. Personal preference; I'd like to see sword hands instead of batons, and I
always like a display back. But those are just my preferences.
Over all, this is a fine watch. From the tonneau shaped case to the fancy
hour numerals to the Sun/Moon indicator it really captures the Art Deco style.
I've always loved the Art Deco look and am delighted to add this watch to my
collection. I look at it this way, Frank Muller charges a fortune for his
admittedly fine looking (but rather plain inside) watches. I won't say what
???'s charging for this watch (I'll leave it to him to make that announcement
when the time comes) but you know its got to be less that any Frank Muller. A
lot less. So, if you are interested in a limited edition (200), Art Deco styled
tonneau watch that you won't see on anyone-else's wrist (except watch savvy
fellow WZers! ) put some money aside for when these Montres Allison Jour et Nuit
watches go on the market.
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Montres Allison Slaathaug Master Calendiere
What a great package. Green outer box, green inner
box, bracelet resizing tool, and green leather wallet really add to the overall
sense that this is a very nice wristwatch. I have never seen another watch
with the same pusher combination. The 8 o'clock pusher functions the day
wheel, the 4 o'clock pusher functions the date wheel, and the 2 o'clock pusher
functions the month wheel. The pushers make the date on this watch very
easy to set.
The crown screws down and is used to manually wind the
watch and set the time. This is an automatic wristwatch and doesn't need
to be manually wound in order to get it going and if you keep wearing it, it
doesn't need to be manually wound to keep it going.
I took the bracelet off and replaced it with a black
leather strap. I like to keep bracelets in good condition and saving it in
a drawer is a nice way to do so.
I took the back off of the watch and saw the engraved
rotor. I then took it off and started disassembling the watch to play with
it a little. It is a very nicely constructed watch. I thought the
plastic movement holder was a little out of place in such a high end watch, but
then I started thinking that plastic absorbs shock better than metals, so it was
probably a good choice.
The Montres Allison card, owner's manual, international
warranty card and certificate of authenticity sit below the Slaathaug in
the inner green box. In my humble opinion, these printed materials really
help make the package a nice one.
I have worn this watch for a little over a week and you
wouldn't believe all of the compliments I have received on it. People are
astounded to see such a different looking watch. People at the grocery
store, restaurants, the mall... They love the watch. It really catches
peoples' eyes and that makes me as an owner of this watch very proud. Its
nice to wear something different that people really find interesting.
I think this watch may be a little bit overpriced at
$21k, but it is definitely my favorite watch. I enjoy just looking at
it.
The dial is white and guilloched (which means it has
little raised edges in a nice design). The bracelet bears an
"MA" logo on the clasp. The back is engraved with the name of
the watch and the individual number in the sequence of 200 (only 200 ever
produced). The warranty card also bears the number of the accompanying
wristwatch. The blued hands are a nice touch and the sun/moon indicator
really adds a high-end feel to this watch. It is the heaviest watch I have
ever owned.
I must say that I will be keeping this watch and passing
it along as a family heirloom. It is that nice. I'm not kidding.
Montres Allison should be proud of this wonderful
creation. I am.
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Posted by: Larry Rollhardt
07/31/2003, 10:06:09
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Montres Allison Uragano II
Written By: Robert Zingarelli
This watch is very technically advanced and very finely finished. It is the largest watch I've ever seen and is very beautiful. The price paid? $3995.00 plus tax. It is not an inexpensive watch and I have a number of other high end watches including three Rolexes, two Omegas, one Patek Philippe, one Vacheron Constantin, one Franck Muller, one Breilting, and a vintage Movado.
In my humble opinion, the Montres Allison is the most captivating. My initial timing results? After two weeks, it is gaining an average of 2 seconds a week in comparison to the atomic clock. It keeps as good or better time than any of my other watches. I do not have a more beautifully finished movement in any of my watches. The finish is unique and unlike anything else available on the market. The sun/moon dial at 12 is raised and made from rose gold. It complements the watch nicely. The watch is 37 mm wide. It dwarfs my other watches. Is there anything bigger? Maybe some Panerais, but I can't think of much else.
As a WIS, I was skeptical of this new brand, Montres Allison, but after seeing this one and owning it and wearing it and receiving a high number of compliments on it from complete strangers (never got one on a Rolex), I am thrilled to own this Montres Allison Uragano II. It is the nicest watch you can imagine. Haven't felt a heavier watch either. It is solid and the case is very finely finished. It has sapphire crystals on the front and back and you can see the balance wheel moving back and forth from the dial side. WOW... I am hypnotized.
What a marvelous creation. Montres Allison is the best in my book. I can feel safe in recommending Montres Allison to anybody. I am that impressed.
Hope you liked my short review.
Sincerely,
Robert
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08/01/2003, 13:35:36
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08/03/2003, 15:05:14
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07/29/2003, 09:08:23
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Posted by: Larry Rollhardt
07/31/2003, 10:09:22
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"As a writer, I have spent many painful hours wat???g the time pass, waiting for inspiration to strike. With my new inspired Montres Allison Jitana, I don't watch the time, I watch the beautiful craftsmanship of movements in this bold, yet elegant timepiece."
"Thanks so much for your time. I LOVE the watch and am getting a lot of compliments from everyone who sees it!"
"Beautiful watch! Excellent service and fast shipment! Highly recommended"
"I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the MA Jitana, which I purchased from your company last week...It is beautiful and I enjoy wearing it very much...It does attract a lot of attention, which is nice I guess, but I like it just for me! It is a truly unique design and is like having the charm of a Grandfather clock on my wrist!"
"great to deal with. watch was better than described! and quick delivery!"
"Beautiful watch, fast shipment, above and beyond excellent service....thank you!"
"I received your package in perfect condition and was very impressed with the Montres Allison watch. It has a great similarity to one of my favorite watch brands, Dubey & Schaldenbrand! I was particularly impressed with the precision of manufacture- the date hand lines up perfectly, for example.The first two people to whom I have shown the watch were quite vocal in expressing how "good looking" it was in design and general appearance."
"wow....what a watch....thank you!!!"
"Prompt, helpful service. Unusual, excellent quality watch at a very good price."
"HI,HOW ARE YOU? I LOVE THE JITANA YOU SENT ME, FANTASTIC!! I HAVE A TRIPLE DIAMOND ROLEX, AND I HAVE HAD MORE COMMENTS ABOUT THE MONTRES!! ROLEX HAS TO GO!! I WOULD LIKE A MASTER CALENDER ASWELL, BUT I AM OFF TO THE BAHAMAS ON TUESDAY SO I WILL KEEP AN EYE OUT... WHEN I GET BACK, I REALLY WANT ONE....SUPER STUFF....."
"Beautiful Watch and Very Quick Delibery!! Highly Recommended "
"Cant say enough about quality of product,service, and satisfaction AAAAAAAAAA!!"
"JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I RECD IN THE WATCH REALLY GEORGEOUS, AND "HEAVY" ILL HAVE TO START EXCERCISING TO STRENGTHEN MY WRIST THANKS AGAIN"
"THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT WATCH A++++++++++"
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"I am very happy to confirm you that I received the watch and I'm absolutly ENTHOUSIAST. It's exactly like I expected, BEAUTIFULL.
Thank you again and I hope to make another business with you in the future."
"You have been Wonderful to work with. I've always wanted to own a truly great watch but never could afford one."
"I wanted to thank-you again & let you know I recieved my blue Montres Allison. It is both truly beautiful & unique. I Love It & will buy another one from you in the future."
"good honest people with tremendously beautiful watch"
"Just for your information my wife Vhie wears the Master Calendar prototype, and it looks very nice on her too. She also wears the J & N with the leather strap which works. I concur with your comparisons with Franck Muller and would add that some Ulysses Nardin models with the tonneau shaped steel cases also have a similar feel to them."
"GRRRREAT WATCHES AWSOME VERY NICE COMMUNICATIONS..."
"Great looking watch,immediate delivey!!!!!"
"Very nice watches at a bargain.Cheers and Thanks"
"The watch arrived today and I am awestruck. It is far more beautiful than I had imagined. You have created a masterpiece..."
"GREAT WATCH, GREATEST SERVICE,..."
"Recommend without reserve. A+++++++"
"Yes, the watch is very handsome and I don't think it will come off my wrist for the next little bit."
"What a spectacular timepiece and great experience..."
"OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. Great to do business with. SUPER WATCH."
"Hi, my wife and I were shopping in Richmond BC (an affluent suburb of Vancouver with a high level of relatively wealthy ???n immigrants) and stopped in a high-end jewelry and watch store. The senior sales manager had a good look at both MA watches and was very impressed with them, especially the J & N. In his view both of them had the Franck Muller look, with the J & N a lot like a Muller Tourbillon watch. He also thought both of them appeared to be very well manufactured. Incidentally he didn't think much of Rolex except as a good investment watch."
"Very well crafted and good value too!"
"BEAUTIFUL WATCH. Great transaction. AA++"
"Great Service. Wonderful top quality watches. Fast shipment. Recommend."
"Excellent watch, great price, super fast shipping, highly recommended!!! A+++++++"
"My wife is wearing the Jour and it looks like a ??? $. You guys did another Larry Walker and hit one right out of the park. My wife was born in the Philippines and the gold tones of the dial and bezel combined with the elegant brown leather strap make for a very fine match for her light coffee-colored skin tone. I dare say this could be treated as a unisex watch for the right person. I'm not surprised one of the Broncos has one too. The Slaathaug has also arrived in A1 condition."
"Great Looking Timepiece - Thanks, and please put me on your mailing list."
"A true professional his description was detailed and poetic the item equally so."
"i got a great watch for a super price! thanks."
"ps after taking 3 links out Thursday evening to fit the watch correctly, the Slaathaug is the only watch I have been wearing. It rightly receives nothing but the highest praise from my clients (I'm the Canadian equivalent of a CPA with over 400 clients, so this watch is getting some attention, and the right kind too)." |
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Montres Allison - Creating History A World Away
Click Here for an exciting career in wristwatch design, assembly, and service working for Montres Allison.
Horologically speaking, watchmaking originated in small workshops in the Swiss mountain region of the Vallee de Joux. J.H. Allison was the first member of the Allison family to produce watches. Mr. Allison started producing watches in 1853 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Some of these early Allison watches command nearly $20,000 in the collector market. Mr. Allison died in 1890, and it wasn't until the late 20th century that the Allison family name would again appear on timepieces.
Ensvizzengarten, located in the high mountains near Nederland, CO, is the home of Montres Allison wristwatches. While a world away from the Swiss origin of watchmaking, Montres Allison produces some of the finest timepieces available in the world today using Montres Allison in-house movements, ETA Swiss Made movements, and ebauches and calibres from various regions and manufacturers around the world. Non-inhouse components absolutely must be manufactured to the precise standards required in Montres Allison luxury timepieces. Montres Allison is proud that it will not be limited to only one geographic region in the selection of parts, movements, and components in the manufacture of its luxury timepieces. Montres Allison utilizes the best technology and engineers in the world during the design and manufacture processes. With assembly, engineering, service and design processes being performed in New York, NY, USA; Ipsach, Switzerland; Nederland, CO, USA; Japan, Russia, Germany, ???a, and ???, Montres Allison is truly a ??? presence in the luxury wristwatch industry. Montres Allison has holdings in Movado, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, DeBoy Watches (worldwide distributor), American Watch Design, and Progress Watch Corporation (Swiss tourbillon manufacturer) and is an affiliate of Timebeat.com Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: TMBT). Click Here for the corporate website.
Born in ???a in 1946, Kiu Tai Yu started studying the watch structure before the age of 20 and, aged 23, he realized his first mechanical watch; in 1978 he created his first escapement without pallets. In 1980 he moved to ???, where he dealt with old watches in his shop Kie & Cie.
His passion for old watches led him to write the book "Time in Pocket" that was granted the Best Print Quality Award in ??? and adopted by a Swiss watch-making school. In 1991 he started realizing movements with tourbillon devices whose components are wholly constructed by himself - from the pillar-plate to the wheelwork, a complication in which he specialized himself by exploring virtually all the possible technical solutions allowed for, included the one in which balance and balance spring are housed in the turning carriage with the escapement attached to the fixed part of the movement. Kiu Tai Yu is a full member of the AHCI since 1992.
Each watch by Kiu Tai Yu represents a trip into the ??? aesthetics. ???ese lacquerware and gold, sensual curves and ideograms recreate the formal canons of watchmaking through a cultural diaphragm which is completely different from tradition. His creations recalls the ancient shapes of the pagoda. The Tourbillon Flying models include the Mystery Tourbillon Rectangular made in pink yellow and white gold, the Mystery Flying Tourbillon No. 12 with the tourbillon carriage at 9 and time zone at 2, the Tourbillon No. 13 with flying tourbillon carriage and off-center hours. The tourbillon seems not to hold mysteries for Kin Tai Yu. We must stress that every single piece of this splendid watches, from the case to the dial to the movement itself is completely hand-made and produced in single specimens, each incredibly fascinating.
For two subsequent years Kin Tai Yu is "neglecting" tourbillons and is devoted to watches without complications. The Joy of the Millenium in platinum made in 1999 was inspired by the "delicate" mechanics of the Heavenly Clocks (i.e. ???ese astronomical watches used more than 1000 years ago) and characterized by the particular dial design with the large 18K gold sight balance bridge and the off-center hour display. The new Millennium created in 2000 is an automatic watch with the characteristic pagoda-shaped case in 18K yellow, white and pink gold. The hand-decorated dial design aims at harmonizing different cultures by the name written in both English and ???ese and markers alternating brilliants with 9 in Roman numerals, 21 (instead of 12 as a homage to the XXIst century) in Arabic numerals and 3 and 6 in ???ese characters.
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The expertise of Mr. Kiu Tai Yu demonstrates that expert watchmakers can originate from geographic regions beyond Switzerland, and can attain the highest credentials.
Montres Allison produces exclusive, beautiful timepieces similar to the old Swiss watchmaking houses. Like legendary Swiss watchmakers who personally sold their complicated movements and expertise to fascinated connoisseurs of fine timepieces, Montres Allison, markets its exclusive collection of custom designed, mechanical timepieces with superior quality movements and complications in a similar fashion.
DIFFERENT!
People buy different. They buy what they like and there are thousands of collectors out there who will only wear a Montres Allison. (There is a cult following for these fantastically different watches.)
Montres Allison notes, that both members of couples wear their watches. It’s not surprising that both wear the watches, but what is surprising is that people actually wear his watches all of the time unlike other luxury watches which get put into a safe or a drawer somewhere.
The Montres Allison watches are very wearable and are not as delicate as you may think. They are made to wear and to be used all of the time. Each Montres Allison timepiece is put through fantastic quality-control procedures to ensure that every piece is up to the Montres Allison standards.
This NEW watch this masterpiece, this cooperation between movement manufacturer and creative designer will be available this year. It is Mr. Allison’s tourbillon. His collections have had complicated timepieces before, but nothing like this. This is a showpiece, and it is a watch that you would be very happy to own and wear.
Montres Allison is watchmaking in its purest, finest form.
Truly loved by passionate watch afficianados, Montres Allison crafts many limited edition watches in stainless steel, copper, brass, and gold. In every instance, they are of the highest quality in their price range. Many components are the same as those used by Swiss manufacturers, but Montres Allison prides itself in using parts designed to suit its complicated needs regardless of the country of origin as long as the exacting standards of Montres Allison are met in the production of these precision crafted pieces. Some of the best designers and engineers in the world are located in Germany, ???a, ???, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, and the US. Montres Allison utilizes the best talent in all of these areas in its worldwide effort to produce some of the best, most unique luxury timepieces available in the world.
Montres Allison is not a run-of-the-mill, exclusive, luxury watch brand. It features exceptional calendar movements such as a Master Calendiere, several different tourbillons, a beautiful aperture showing the balance wheel on the dial of the Ciclone II, and many other complicated and classic designs. Montres Allison's reputation rests on its aesthetic beauty, unique designs, and technical achievements rather than an expensive marketing campaign.
You're not likely to see the person next to you on an airline wearing a Montres Allison timepiece, but professional athletes, those in the entertainment industry, watch connoisseurs, and executives from some of the world's largest corporations grace their wrists with these fine timepieces.
Montres Allison, is just an email away, adding a unique personal touch in today's world of exclusive timepieces.
Did you know that many of the popular "Swiss watches" are not entirely Swiss made? Loopholes in the term's requirement for use allow many brands to carry the "Swiss Made" logo simply because their watches are assembled in Switzerland (despite the fact many of the parts are made in ??? and other parts of the world). Although many of Montres Allison's components and movements are Swiss made, the Montres Allison brand does not apply an artificial Swiss Made stamp on its dial because it is not necessary. The quality, which exceeds that of even the best known Swiss watch brands, speaks for itself. Montres Allison is a pioneer and that it fully discloses the resources used in regions other than Switzerland to manufacture it's luxury timepieces.
Montres Allison is proud to be a member of the following associations:
Better Business Bureau, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, American Watch Guild, American Watchmakers & Clockmakers Institute, British Horological Institute, International Watch Collector's Society, British Watch & Clock Collectors Association, and is a featured manufacturer in Watches International 2003.
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Montres Allison is a proud member of the American Watch Guild. The American Watch Guild is an unprecedented way to recognize those quality retailers, manufacturers and affiliated service companies whose standard of excellence has set them apart in the fine watch industry. It draws it's inspiration from the tradition of the medieval guilds. Those associations of artisans and merchant, from goldsmith to weavers, were formed to preserve professionalism within their crafts and to assure buyers of quality by displaying the coveted symbol of their guild. The American Watch Guild has been established in that spirit. It is to be a guild of fine watch professionals devoted to advancing the prestige of the industry, as well as to maintaining the high standards of products and service for which they are known in their communities. Membership in the American Watch Guild carries with it the commitment to the following criteria:
- Authorized agents of the watch brands.
- Maintenance of a channel for ethical distribution that respects the integrity of the watch.
- Promotion and display whose quality reflects that of the fine watches offered to sale.
- Trained watch sales associates.
- Authorized service for maintenance and servicing of watches.
A plaque bearing the Guild emblem will be displayed by its members.
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I actually have a blue MA Jitana. It is an awesome watch. I am very honored to own one.
Regards,
TS
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Posted by: RRP Interested, Interested
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Posted by: Stan S.
08/13/2003, 10:20:12
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Posted by: Bon Homme
07/28/2003, 10:38:09
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Looks very beautiful, non? It is a very unique finishing that only Montres Allison uses. They make the most beautiful movements and finely decorated in the planet.
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Posted by: Jason McRidon Larry Rollhardt, Larry Rollhardt
07/31/2003, 21:09:49
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Posted by: OTEOT japy
08/01/2003, 16:41:27
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Posted by: Wadkins OTEOT, japy
08/01/2003, 21:10:05
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Posted by: WATCHMANIAC Bon Homme, Bon Homme
07/28/2003, 16:18:16
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Posted by: Ron Jaworski WATCHMANIAC, Bon Homme
07/28/2003, 18:38:26
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I have many collectible watches, but my Montres Allisons are the best loooking. I'm not kidding... When people see these they can automatically see the quality and beauty. They are the best I have ever owned.
Ron
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Posted by: James D. Thomas
07/30/2003, 14:41:46
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Posted by: Larry Rollhardt Ronnie G, Axelsen
07/31/2003, 09:40:32
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Posted by: BMW X1X Ron Jaworski, WATCHMANIAC
07/28/2003, 20:42:32
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Posted by: TAG Man BMW X1X, Ron Jaworski
07/29/2003, 08:17:53
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And that says alot. They are very belle and very well made pieces of art.
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Posted by: Rodeo Drive Dlr
09/05/2003, 08:10:40
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Montres Allisons have been seen here often by the celebrities. They look very well made and I am sear???g the internet for more information and found this site. I would like to request some information. I have not seen this kind of design and beauty in my life. The watches I have seen on maybe 20 different celebs seem very complicated and so detailed. I examine them under my loupe and they are exquisite. Does anybody know more information on this brands? I must be able to sell them for my customers want the best watches and I don't have the Montres Allisons that they all wear!!! Please give me the information!!!!Thank you from Beverly Hills.
Rodeo Drive Dealer
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Posted by: Thomas
07/29/2003, 12:20:09
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Posted by: Ronnie G Axelsen, Axelsen
07/29/2003, 21:22:50
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Posted by: Larry Rollhardt
07/31/2003, 10:25:10
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Model: MA 200.126
Name: Generateur
Gender/Size: Men's
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, sapphire crystals (front and back), automatic mechanical movement with manual wind function, "Montres Allison" logo at 9:00, signed caseback, and aperture at 6:00 that allows you to see the balance wheel and escapewheel clicking. Second hand at 9:00. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
34mm x 41mm also available in 37mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
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Posted by: MA maniac ®
08/15/2003, 16:05:39
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Posted by: Ringo
08/07/2003, 22:29:15
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Posted by: Philippe
08/09/2003, 12:41:53
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Posted by: Interested Stan S.
08/13/2003, 19:02:04
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Montres Allison versus TAG Heuer
TAG HEUER 2000 EXCLUSIVE series PROFESSIONAL DIVER. Sporty & elegant watch.
* Men's size, case is approximately 39mm.
* Black dial with luminous hands.
* PROFESSIONAL 200 Meter (660 feet) water-resistant.
* CHRONOGRAPH up to 12 hours with split time function
* Date at 4 o'clock.
* Stainless steel solid links bracelet with safety clasp.
* Brushed and polished case and bracelet (mostly brushed).
* Our 3-Year Warranty.
* Quartz movement.
* Swiss made.
* Model number CN1110.BA0337.
* Sugg. Retail $1,695.00.
* Genuine, BRAND NEW in original box with papers.
* 30-day money back as long as watch is not used.
* Only California residents add sales tax.
* READ OUR TRADEMARK INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE. THIS WATCH COMES WITH SERIAL NUMBER INTACT.
* We accept Visa, M/C, Discover, American Express and Money Order. We ship UPS, FEDEX USPS (UPS Ground $5 and 2nd Day $10). We ship worldwide except Indonesia (Per Bank instructions).
* SERIOUS BIDDERS/PURCHASERS ONLY.
* Check out our EBAY STORE for more AUCTIONS/WRISTWATCHES OF ALL BRANDS that we carry by clicking on "VIEW SELLER'S OTHER ITEMS" or "STORES".
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*We are a major online website retailer committed to customer satisfaction. Contact us at WORLDWATCHES for any more questions regarding this item or to expedite your winning bid. You can make payment and shipping arrangements by calling our toll free number 1-888-770-2233 or call us direct at 1-818-340-0070. Fax number 1-818-704-9002. On International orders, buyers will have to send a scanned image attachment via e-mail or fax copy of both photo identification and credit card for verification. E-mail us at: info@worldwatches.com
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and here's a Montres Allison Jordynelisse
Model: MA 200.1132
Name: Jordynelisse II
Gender/Size: Men's
Retail price: $1495.00
Powered by ETA
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, automatic 25 jewel Swiss ETA mechanical movement, signed screw down crown, signed automatic rotor, signed caseback, and aperture at 12:00 exposing the balance wheel and mainspring. The aperture allows you to see the "heartbeat of the watch." It is a true wonder to behold. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, embossed operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
37mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
The TAG is mass produced and uses an inexpensive ETA quartz movement, but is priced higher than the completely unique, limited production Montres Allison Jordynelisse II. And the Montres Allison has a lifetime warranty. I hope others can follow this interesting lead and do more comparisons. I found the TAG on ebay and took the Montres Allison from their website. How can Montres Allison sell this watch for less than an obviously inferior TAG quartz chronograph? Beats the heck out of me, but Montres Allison is far above and beyond TAG Heuer in overall product value.
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Posted by: Interested Stan S.
08/13/2003, 20:14:08
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Montres Allison versus RGM
 
Classic Automatic
Model #151EB
Functions: Hour, Minute, Second ,Date
Case: Stainless Steel / Sapphire Crystal and Sapphire Crystal Display Back (diameter 38.5mm, thickness 10.0mm ) * Also Available in 18k Solid Rose Gold
Dial: Solid Silver / Blue , Hand Engraved ( Guilloche' )
Strap: 20.0 mm x 18.0 mm with Stainless Steel Buckle , Logo engraved
Hands:Rhodium
Retail Price: Strap: $4,800.00 / Stainless Steel Logo Bracelet: $5,200.00
Movement: Modified ETA 2892 - A2, High quality Balance, Hairspring, Escapement, & Mainspring, Ball bearing rotor axle, Bridges & Plates have Perlage & Cote de Geneve finish, 21 jewels, Automatic winding
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and here is a Montres Allison for comparison
Model: MA 200.1152
Name: Evolution II
Gender/Size: Men's
Retail Price: $1,495.00
Powered by ETA
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, diamond dial, 25 jewel Swiss ETA automatic mechanical movement, signed screw down crown, signed automatic rotor, beautiful gold colored movement, signed caseback, date window at 6:00. Beige colored flat dial with mother of pearl inlay that surrounds guilloche part of dial and steel bracelet. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, embossed operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
34mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
The Montres Allison is as unique (with a more unique tonneau case), much more limited in production, and costs 1/3 of the price of the RGM. They both use ETA movements with differences in the decoration, but the Montres Allison has a more complicated ETA movement with the date function. The Montres Allison also has several real diamonds on the dial. Very interesting, and very nice deal for the Montres Allison. Much better value than the RGM.
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Posted by: Interested
08/13/2003, 20:21:31
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and here is a much better Montres Allison for much less money.
Model: MA 200.126
Name: Generateur
Gender/Size: Men's
Retail Price: $1,495.00
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, sapphire crystals (front and back), automatic mechanical movement with manual wind function, "Montres Allison" logo at 9:00, signed caseback, and aperture at 6:00 that allows you to see the balance wheel and escapewheel clicking. Second hand at 9:00. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
34mm x 41mm also available in 37mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
You cannot find this movement by any other manufacturer. It is unique to Montres Allison. Whereas the Omega uses a very generic and mass produced movement. The packaging is similar in quality, but the Montres Allison sells for less and is much more unique and limited in production. Case materials are the same. But the Montres Allison also has a lifetime warranty. The Montres Allison is clearly a much better deal.
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Posted by: Interested
08/13/2003, 21:16:39
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Ladies TAG HEUER KIRIUM.Quartz.SWISS MADE.BRAND NEW(BOX,PAPERS)Ref.WL1313.BA0709.BRAND NEW!!!Stainless steel. Professional 200METER.Date at 3. Sapphire crystal.Screw-locked back case.Screw-down crown.200 Meter water resistant.Illuminous hands and hour markers.Brushed and polished stainless steel case and bracelet,blue dial.RETAIL $1695.00 Buyer prepays check or money-order,plus $25.00 S/H(USA)by Priority USPS mail with insurance. If you're a Florida resident add 6% sales tax.For faster delivery pay by money-order or bank check. For buyers from outside the USA,we accept payment only thru BidPay.com or by International money order in the US funds. 14 days money back guaranteed as long as a watch is not used.Scaling of the picture 150%.
On Nov-25-02 at 18:58:34 PST, seller added the following information:
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And here is a Montres Allison Ciclone Midi
Model: MA 200.124
Name: Ciclone Midi
Gender/Size: Mid-Size
Retail price: $1,295.00
Description: Mid-Size watch perfect for men who prefer smaller watches and women. This timepiece is the smallest size that Montres Allison produces. Steel tonneau case and genuine leather strap with signed stainless steel clasp, sapphire crystals (front and back), automatic mechanical movement with manual wind function, beautiful damaskeening on the movement, signed caseback, and second timezone indicator 12:00 with quick set button. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool. Available in several color combinations.
Case Diameter:
27mm x 34mm
Case Depth:
12mm
Here is another example of Montres Allison producing a very beautiful, well made automatic mechanical movement that is incredibly well decorated versus a much higher priced mass produced, lower quality quartz watch. Montres Allison is doing some great things!
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Posted by: Interested
08/13/2003, 21:40:10
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Here is yet another example of a mass produced quartz product versus a very unique limited production Montres Allison Mechanical watch.
Model: 9331
Series:Parsifal
Suggested Retail Price:$1,395
Stainless Steel case
Men's size
Quartz movement
Butterfly clasp
Silver dial with Roman numerals
Calendar at 3 o'clock
Strap: s/s brushed bracelet
Water resistant to 50m
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And here is a Montres Allison that clearly outshines this
raymond Weil:
Model: MA 200.1062
Name: Uragano II
Gender/Size: Men's
Retail Price: $1,495.00
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, automatic mechanical movement, signed screw down crown, signed automatic rotor, beautiful rose gold damaskeening on the movement accompanied by blued screws, signed caseback, sun/moon indicator at 12:00, and aperture at 6:00 displaying the balance wheel to show the heartbeat of the movement. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, embossed operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
37mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
The Montres Allison costs a tiny bit more, but look at the beautifully finished automatic movement on the Montres Allison versus the cheap quartz in the Parsifal. This movement is in no other watch other than a Montres Allison and is completely unique to them. Is Raymond Weil overpriced, or is Montres Allison providing the deals of the century?????
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Posted by: Interested
08/13/2003, 21:59:25
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Now this Movado is lower priced than the Montres Allison we will compare it to, but it should be... After all... The gold you see on the case is plated... Which means that it won't last. For $1000 retail, this Movado's gold will start to fade and it has a cheap mass produced quartz movement.
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Model: MA 200.1072
Name: Reserve De Marche II
Gender/Size: Men's
Retail price: $1,495.00
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, automatic mechanical movement, signed screw down crown, signed automatic rotor, beautiful rose gold damaskeening on the movement accompanied by blued screws, signed caseback, 2nd time zone subdial at 6:00, and subdial at 12:00 to indicate hours remaining in the power reserve of the timepiece. Guilloche dial. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, embossed operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
37mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
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| Movado Sprita Men's Two Tone |
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Item no: 6036
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A modern, contemporary profile from Movado...introducing the Sprita men's watch. Sleek, sophisticated lines in stainless steel and polished gold plate. Perfectly round brushed and polished steel case is presented on the striking brushed steel bracelet with polished gold plated links. Integrated, polished gold plated bezel frames the black museum dial with gold colored hands and hour markers.
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The Montres Allison has a beautiful movement, multi-complications, etc. I think the Montres Allison is very underpriced and the Movado is very overpriced. Can you argue otherwise? I didn't think so.
Join in. Do some similar comparisons. Montres Allisons seem to be the best value on the market. Without a doubt. And they have lifetime warranties! WOW! I'm obviously pro Montres Allison, and I think you should be, too.
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Posted by: Interested RRP
08/13/2003, 22:48:12
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Here is a quartz Breitling Colt SuperOcean with a retail price of $1450.00. This is a mass produced watch with a cheap quartz movement.
| Breitling Colt Ocean Men Blk#896 NEW MINT !!! |
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Breitling Colt Ocean Mens watch with sterling silver band. Known for their very high quality standards, the models are COSC certified and tested in various temperatures and conditions.
The Colt Ocean face features a simple yet oversized design to allow clear reading even under difficult conditons.
Features:
Black dial with hand and number markers for easy reading
Date shows at the 3:00 spot
Stainless steel brushed and polished - with elegant original case
Double locking safety clasp with breitling symbol.
Model number is 896. (purchase in January 2002 but never removed from box)
Suggested Retail $1450.
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And here is a Montres Allison with a nearly identical price... Limited production..... Beautiful automatic movement....... And lifetime warranty.......
Enjoy......
Model: MA 200.1052
Name: Ciclone II
Gender/Size: Men's
Retail Price: $1,495.00
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, automatic mechanical movement, signed screw down crown, signed automatic rotor, security features such as model number engraved between the lugs at 6:00 and 12:00 and "Montres Allison" logo at 9:00, beautiful rose gold damaskeening on the movement accompanied by blued screws, signed caseback, 2nd time zone subdial at 12:00, and aperture at 6:00 displaying the balance wheel to show the heartbeat of the movement. White colored guilloche dial with black leather strap. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, embossed operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
37mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
The Montres Allison is a clearly superior watch with a lifetime warranty and is priced almost the same as a much lower quality Breilting. Unbelievable. Montres Allison is very impressive indeed.
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Posted by: Jamie Manto Lon, Interested
08/14/2003, 19:22:50
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Posted by: Mike Leminsing Jamie Manto, Lon
08/16/2003, 18:38:21
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identical to this one with the same movement and description but for thousands less. Maybe this one is limited edition? I can't think of any other reason for such pricing difference. These are priced pretty high. But Roland G. Murphy (RGM) produces nice watches. I'm sure that Montres Allisons are just as good, but for less money.
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Posted by: Aaron P. Mike Leminsing
08/16/2003, 20:08:40
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I don't get it... Here is a Limes that looks like a cheap Japanese watch selling for $1100.00 vs. a Montres Allison that costs a little more but is much more unique and wealthy looking.
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ETA 2824-2, Swiss automatic movement, adjusted in five positions, 28.800 vib/h, 25 jewels, Incabloc shock absorption |
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Watch case :
Stainless steel, polished and satin finish, thick sapphire crystal, rotating bezel with 60 min. scale and luminous point, solid screw case back, screw crown, waterresistant to 1000m, diameter 39,9mm, thickness 12,4mm |
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Here is the Montres Allison:
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Model: MA 200.1142
Name: Etalon II
Gender/Size: Men's
Powered by ETA
Description: Steel tonneau case and genuine alligator strap with signed stainless steel deployant clasp, diamond dial, 25 jewel Swiss ETA automatic mechanical movement, signed screw down crown, signed automatic rotor, beautiful gold colored movement, signed caseback, date window at 3:00. Guilloche dial with leather strap steel bracelet. Comes in large shoe size leather box with MA logo containing smaller leather MA box which houses this beautiful timepiece. Large box also contains MA black leather wallet, MA polishing cloth, embossed certificate of authenticity, embossed operating instructions, black plastic credit card style international warranty card, and bracelet resizing tool.
Case Diameter:
34mm x 41mm
Case Depth:
14mm
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The Limes probably has the solid back to hide a movement that is not finely finished like the Montres Allison movement. The Limes does cost less, but looks like so many cheap Japanese watches on the market. The Japanese produce nice, quality watches, but the Limes watch has copied their look in a $1000 + watch that is much less watch than the comparable Montres Allison with real diamonds and unique appearance and limited edition.
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