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mkt33

Member since Oct 31, 2006 · United States · Last seen Oct 11, 2018
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Montblanc Villeret 1858 Collection Unveiling
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Montblanc Villeret 1858 Collection Unveiling

Montblanc · Nov 24, 2009
On November 18th, Montblanc hosted a dinner for PuristSPro enthusiasts to showcase the gem of their timepiece segment: the Minerva Villeret 1858 collection. For a large luxury goods company like Montb
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Montblanc PuristSPro Exclusive Holiday Gift
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Montblanc PuristSPro Exclusive Holiday Gift

Montblanc · Nov 9, 2009
If you were already thinking of getting a Montblanc timepiece for the holidays, why not take advantage of being a member of the PuristSPro community to claim the special present offered by our friends
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Interview: Montblanc Master Watchmaker Demetrio Cabiddu
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Interview: Montblanc Master Watchmaker Demetrio Cabiddu

Montblanc · Oct 31, 2009
Interview with Demetrio Cabiddu, Master Watchmaker Montblanc Villeret By Michael Ting © October 2009 This is the fourth time that Montblanc has given PuristSPro inside access to its staff. During each
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Montblanc Timewalker Pilot Chronograph Review
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Montblanc Timewalker Pilot Chronograph Review

Montblanc · Oct 11, 2009
Montblanc Timewalker Pilot Chronograph Review by Michael Ting © October 2009 I believe most enthusiasts share similar purchasing habits. One of these is the pursuit of the “Grail watch”. For some of u
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Montblanc Grand Chronographe Regulateur Production
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Montblanc Grand Chronographe Regulateur Production

Montblanc · Aug 25, 2009
The first movement created by the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horologerie and Montblanc: MB 16.30 The movements and watches displayed at SIHH 2009 were the first prototypes. (prototype 16.3
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Montblanc Watch Collection Pictorial Review
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Montblanc Watch Collection Pictorial Review

Montblanc · Aug 17, 2009
This is the final installment of Don's report on Montblanc's Le Locle facility. Here we see a small sampling of the currently available models. One model really captured my eye. Which one catches your
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Montblanc Le Locle Manufacture Tour Part 2
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Montblanc Le Locle Manufacture Tour Part 2

Montblanc · Aug 4, 2009
Here is Chapter 2 of Don's report. My personal opinion is that the Rieussec model will be the one to keep your eye on. If your tastes are a bit more conservative and your wallet a bit thicker I would
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Jaquet Droz Forum Closure: A Community Reflection
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Jaquet Droz Forum Closure: A Community Reflection

Horological Meandering · Jul 31, 2009
Dear Friends and fellow Jaquet Droz enthusiasts, It is with a heavy heart that I have to make two announcements. The first is my resignation as the moderator for the Jaquet Droz forum. This has been a
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Montblanc Le Locle Workshop Tour
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Montblanc Le Locle Workshop Tour

Montblanc · Jul 26, 2009
The production of Montblanc's timepieces occur in two locations. Their top of the line Villeret timepieces dedicated to serious collectors are manufactured at the transformed Minerva factory located i
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Montblanc Villeret Grand Chronographe Email Grand Feu
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Montblanc Villeret Grand Chronographe Email Grand Feu

Montblanc · Jun 20, 2009
Montblanc Villeret 1858 Grand Chronographe Email Grand Feu Review by Michael Ting © June 2009 Despite its complexity the mechanical chronograph is, in my humble opinion, vastly under appreciated. Why
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Montblanc Villeret: A Chat with Alexander Schmiedt
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Montblanc Villeret: A Chat with Alexander Schmiedt

Montblanc · Jun 18, 2009
For the third chapter in this series of interviews, I thought it would be nice to get to know the business manager and director behind the Villeret collection. So often the success of a small niche br
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Montblanc Father's Day Wishlist
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Montblanc Father's Day Wishlist

Montblanc · Jun 1, 2009
For those of us who know how difficult it is to save funds for a new watch when other priorities exist.... Montblanc USA has graciously donated a few small gifts to recognize your sacrifice until that
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Piaget Altiplano XL Pictorial Review
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Piaget Altiplano XL Pictorial Review

Piaget · May 17, 2009
I recently began a search for my ideal dress watch. My wife would say it was another excuse to go watch shopping but she would only be partially correct. After a recent black tie event I realized that
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Montblanc Villeret Design Team Interview
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Montblanc Villeret Design Team Interview

Montblanc · May 14, 2009
To better appreciate Montblanc's Villeret collection, I thought I would start an interview series with the artisans working at the Minerva Institute. The first interview was with Ms. Wyssmuller who no
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Vetta Chronograph Valjoux 22 Restoration
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Vetta Chronograph Valjoux 22 Restoration

Independents · May 12, 2009
Don's words in the welcome message at AHCI forum caught my attention months ago. I am undeniably thirsty and indeed there are lots of drinks here, mostly alcoholic beverages I would say This is kind o
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Montblanc Minerva Villeret Double Regulator Explained
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Montblanc Minerva Villeret Double Regulator Explained

Montblanc · May 10, 2009
Notice anything different? It is one of the other innovative features which Montblanc Minerva has incorporated into its Villeret collection. It is a double regulator which takes full advantage of Moni
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Montblanc Villeret Chronograph Teeth Engineering
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Montblanc Villeret Chronograph Teeth Engineering

Montblanc · Apr 27, 2009
It is the smallest of details but Montblanc Villeret made a change to its design. Here it is. The basic engineering theory can be found in horological text books dating back to the late 1800's (thanks
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Montblanc Villeret: Inside Balance Spring Production
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Montblanc Villeret: Inside Balance Spring Production

Montblanc · Apr 13, 2009
I hope everyone enjoyed the first part of Don's report on the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie in Villeret. Based on the photos alone it is possible to see that Montblanc's involvemen
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Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph GMT/Date Review
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Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph GMT/Date Review

Montblanc · Apr 6, 2009
Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph GMT/Date Review by Michael Ting and Anthony Tsai © April 2009 There is an often quoted belief that men are attracted to timepieces because they allow us to
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Montblanc Villeret: Inside Minerva's Manufacture
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Montblanc Villeret: Inside Minerva's Manufacture

Montblanc · Apr 1, 2009
During the past few years we've seen some pretty amazing timpieces displayed during the SIHH and Baselworld fairs. The Debethune Dream watches, Christophe Claret's Dual Tow, Concord's Quantum Gravity,
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