: David nails it really. You could ask the question "Why are the
: other ones so expensive?" instead and he's gone into that
: too. Montreals give a lot of metal for the money and possibly
: haven't appreciated as quickly as some of the other models - it
: could be we're seeing the start of that now.

Black and white Montreal on C24 was mine.
Gone for 3700 white and 2500 black.
white is simply in perfect condition with a great patina on the dial.

Now I've a NOS white with serials, but it's not for sale...
hahahahahahahah

I think that the piece make the price.