Montblanc Villeret 110th Anniversary Celebration

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · 2016-08-30T20:27:49Z

Explore Montblanc's 110th anniversary dinner in Singapore, featuring Villeret chronographs, ExoTourbillons, and unique pieces. Insights from Jerome Lambert and collector jrwong23.

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Jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) provides an exclusive look into Montblanc's 110th-anniversary celebration dinner in Singapore, hosted by Jerome Lambert. His photo essay captures a range of Montblanc Villeret timepieces, from unique chronographs to innovative tourbillons, alongside glimpses of the event's ambiance. This post offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on Montblanc's high horology and community engagement.

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hosted by Mr Jerome Lambert who is in town. Always a pleasure to meet up with the wizard of (watch world) Oz

Here are some shots I took last night. Of watches and food and drinks. The dinner was held at the newly renovated and reopened Iggy's restaurant at the Hilton Singapore. It will only be opened in a few days' time and we were the first guests there apparently!

Enjoy the pics below

Cheers

Robin

Julien's watchmaker bench

What a lovely time only Montblanc Villeret movement! I know many PuristS wish for such a movement in a steel case at an accessible price

A beauty!

Now this is a PIECE UNIQUE Montblanc Villeret chronograph grand Feu enamel in platinum and an "electric" blue enamel dial. I love it! But I already have the LE 8 white gold version....

Side by side with mine

Nico, I know you love this movement

The new ExoTourbillon slim movement with a nice micro rotor.

The watch I covered recently - the highly exclusive LE 8 pieces Villeret pocket watch

Highly decorated and engraved case back

Ah I have never seen this before - a piece unique Platinum time only Villeret with Mother of pearl dial

the patented Bi-Cylinderique Tourbillon with mysterious hands.

Villeret vintage Pulsograph with a white grand feu enamel dial.

I didn't know how to choose between my Villeret calibres 16.29 vs 13.21 so I wore both watches last night double wristed style

Jerome addressing us - sorry for the poor quality iphone pic taken in a dark restaurant .

Food pics

Really impressive food I must say. I will visit the restaurant again next time.

Oops I took a bite then realized I forgot to take a pic lol

Key Points from the Discussion

The 41mm time-only Villeret watch uses a movement that is too small for its case, necessitating a spacer, while larger Minerva movements typically require at least a 44mm case.
The Montblanc Villeret manufacture is recognized for its serious commitment to high watchmaking, producing truly delectable piece uniques and movements.
The opportunity to handle the intricate movements at the event was a highlight, offering a superior view of their finishing, especially the Minerva calibers.
The platinum time-only Villeret with a Mother-of-Pearl dial is particularly captivating, with collectors expressing interest in a more detailed report on this piece.
The author's practice of wearing two watches, or 'double-wristing,' at events is noted as a recurring personal style choice.
There is a collective hope among PuristS for Montblanc to utilize its fine movements in smaller, more accessible steel cases.

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KMII

Aug 30, 2016

Thanks for sharing this very interesting event with us!

Some of the piece uniques are truly delectable and the food seems wonderful And being able to \'handle\' the movements must have been quite cool, I imagine!

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Aug 31, 2016

Handling the movements was very cool indeed

best view of their finishing esp the Minerva one

amanico

Aug 30, 2016

Great moment. I like the platinum Time Only Villeret mother of pearl dial a lot!

It seems that you were like a child in a candy shop; Robin. Say hello to Jerome Lambert, if you see him again. Best, Nicolas

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Aug 31, 2016

Yes indeed my friend

A true candy shop!

syf

Aug 30, 2016

Very slick event - thanks for sharing!

Some super impressive pieces, the platnium time only Villeret with MOP dial looks killer.

amanico

Aug 30, 2016

+++1 on that one. I wonder if Robin had the time to take some pictures of the movement. [nt]

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