Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geosphères NightSky

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · 2015-10-01T08:54:02Z

Discover the Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geosphères NightSky Limited Edition in white gold from W&W 2015. See its Aventurine dial and Villeret craftsmanship.

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jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) introduces the Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geosphères NightSky Limited Edition, a new white gold novelty launched at Watches and Wonders 2015. This post builds upon his previous detailed coverage of the red gold version, offering live pictures and first impressions of this highly artisanal timepiece.

This is another novelty launched at Watches and Wonders 2015 by Montblanc.

The Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geosphères was launched in SIHH 2015 and I had covered it in some detail in previous posts.

You can look at these links for my previous posts on this beautiful "Super Watch", the red gold version launched in Jan 2015.

Part One:

www.watchprosite.com

Part Two:

www.watchprosite.com

Part Three:

www.watchprosite.com

This new version is in white gold and imho, even nicer than the red gold version!

Also limited to 18 pieces (these days I don't find any Montblanc Villerets in LE 58 anymore, only piece uniques, 8 or 18!) and of course, also inspired by Vasco da Gama.

Similar high artisanal standards can be found on this watch, just like the red gold version including the two handpainted spheres and a solid 18k gold dial.

Here are some live pictures, which I took in a private session with Mr Alexander Schmiedt as well as two of my PuristS friends from Singapore.

To be honest, this was an impromptu session. I have another session with Alex tomorrow which I will have more time for pictures. Alex saw my friends and I at the cocktail bar and invited us in to see these beautiful

Montblanc Villeret watches. A friend who is a seasoned PP and Lange collected never saw a Montblanc Villeret before (until I showed my Chronograph grand feu enamel) was very impressed with the collection Villeret's finishing and consistent artisanal standards - the consistent use of gold dials and German silver on the movement plates are two very good examples.

The upper part of the dial where the Cylindrique Tourbillon is is made of Aventurine, the translucent blue quartz found on the Heritage Chronometrie ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph Vasco da Gama edition.

This part of the dial looks like the NightSky and hence the name for this watch. This is not very clear on this picture unfortunately and I hope to take a better picture tomorrow.

Mr Alexander Schmiedt showing a Purist who is new to Montblanc Villerets in the private room

Three generations of Montblancs with the Villeret calibre 13.21. My Chronograph grand feu enamel, the Vintage Pulsograph grand feu enamel and the latest Heritage Spirit Pulsograph.

I love the Villeret Vintage Pulsograph with the combination of red gold and black enamel dial! It is lovely in the metal!

I believe there will be no more Montblancs using the calibre 13.21 anymore.

This was a session of Montblanc Villerets galore! A treat for the eyes indeed! I will take more pictures of the regular Montblancs tomorrow at the booth

Hope you like these for now.

Cheers

robin

Key Points from the Discussion

The Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geosphères NightSky in white gold is considered by some to be even more appealing than its red gold predecessor.
The upper part of the dial, featuring Aventurine, creates a 'NightSky' effect, contributing to the watch's name and unique aesthetic.
Montblanc Villeret watches are praised for their top-class finishing and consistent artisanal standards, including the use of gold dials and German silver movement plates.
There is a hope that Montblanc will continue to produce chronographs with the same level of finish and design as the caliber 13.21, despite its potential discontinuation.
The Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geosphères is recognized as a true example of haute horlogerie, impressing even seasoned collectors of other high-end brands.

The Discussion

Mark in Paris

Oct 1, 2015

you should buy and show me in Paris Robin Nevertheless, I hope they will not stop the 13.21, or at least replace it by an evolution which will remain with the same level of finish and design. Thanks again for your feedback and pics Robin. This is a great place to be during the year. Cheers, Mark

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Oct 2, 2015

I also hope MB Villeret will continue to have nice and improved chronographs too going forward. The Tourbillon Cylinderique Geospheres NightSky is growing on me. I can\'t afford it but I really like it! Will show more pictures soon Cheers Robin

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Oct 2, 2015

Yes indeed! And I should be getting mine soon too )) Cheers Robin

KL670

Oct 2, 2015

I must say this is certainly an upgrade from the previous version. So mesmerizing. Thanks for sharing and keep it coming, Robin!!

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Oct 2, 2015

I have more photos to share and will do so soon I prefer this NightSky WG version too Cheers Robin

AnthonyTsai

Oct 2, 2015

I shared your pic on our Instagram page and one user commented this is what haute horologie is all about it. Cheers, Anthony

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