Montblanc Villeret Chronograph Grand Feu Enamel
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Montblanc Villeret Chronograph Grand Feu Enamel

By jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · Feb 17, 2017 · 30 replies
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Jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) proudly showcases his Montblanc Villeret Chronograph Grand Feu Enamel, highlighting the engraved signature of Master Watchmaker Demetrio Cabiddu. His post delves into the historical context of Montblanc Villeret's production policies and raises concerns about changes in brand strategy regarding limited editions.

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A name I have not heard of for awhile since his retirement. But this legend's name is forever engraved on my Montblanc Villeret Chronograph Grand Feu Enamel. 

Master Watchmaker Mr Demetrio Cabiddu, the former MD / Technical Director of the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie and the Montblanc Villeret manufacture. Ah... those were the good old days with the TimeWriter projects and partnerships, as well as the limited productions per movements created. 

Speaking of which: KMII - did Montblanc get back to you on my question? so now every Villeret calibre can far exceed 288 production lots with no issues ?

Anyway I'm honoured to have a watch signed by Mr Cabbidu on the hunter case back. He is a true Purist. Rather than a signature by business oriented leaders or "Watchmakers". (Not referring to any current Montblanc watches which have no signatures whasoever) smile

Cheers
Robin 





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piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)
Feb 17, 2017
Indeed a great watchmaker

Unfortunately no need of his skills for the new Montblanc (formerly Minerva).

JR
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)
Feb 17, 2017
Agree

He is probably happier now enjoying his retirement

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amanico
Feb 17, 2017
The kind of touch I am fond of. The watch as well, a true jewel, inside and outside.

Now as for the 288 pieces per movement, I was not aware of that, but to give you my opinion, there are two things to avoid: - This kind of limitation. Would we have the 1858 Tachymeter, if they respected it? Would we have other treasures to be released? - At the opposite of the " spectrum ", Montblanc should avoid to have limited editions of the limited editions. The 1858 Tachymeter Bronze raises that question: Is it good for the image of the brand to have another LE of the 1858 Tachymeter? How

JR
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)
Feb 19, 2017
Thanks Nico for your thoughts

Yes that 288 "natural limitation" per Villeret movement was well documented when The Montblanc Villeret Collection Villeret 1858 was launched way back in 2007 and in their 2008 Anniversary launches (when this watch of mine was launched). Sadly when the new mgt decided to go away from this policy, nothing was communicated. As per my other post to KMII, collectors of older Villeret watches like me are not happy and we lose faith in the brand as a result Cheers Robin

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amanico
Feb 19, 2017
I understand that, this is something to really avoid. [nt]

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agyzace
Feb 17, 2017
Almost magic as a picture

Fascinated by the story and the watch. All the best, Alex

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