Montblanc Regulateur Chronographe Villeret Reference Guide

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Montblanc Grand Regulateur Nautique, Ident No. 107582, features the manually wound monopusher chronograph Calibre MB M16.30, with a column wheel and horizontal coupling. Its intricate dial displays hours and home time at 12 o'clock, central minutes, seconds at 9 o'clock, a day/night indicator at 2 o'clock, and a patented emergency power reserve at 6 o'clock.
• The movement, Calibre MB M16.30, measures 38.40 mm in diameter and 7.90 mm in height, comprising 304 components and 33 hemispherical, cambered, olive-cut jewels, offering approximately 50 hours of power reserve.
• Aesthetically, the watch is noted for its absence of the controversial Montblanc logo, which some collectors appreciate as a design choice that enhances its classic appeal.
• Conversely, some collectors find the dial design overly complex, with too many elements, drawing comparisons to certain Zenith models from the Thierry Nataf era.
• The community further enriched the discussion with additional images, showcasing the watch's intricate dial and movement details from different angles.