a watch case filled with a movement up to the calibration mark - so beautiful to see - it needs to assemle the strap turned around 😁 πŸ‘ to see the movement all the time regards Stephan

Feb 25, 2022,10:13 AM
 

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Montblanc minerva cal. 16.29

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-03:12
As alluded to in my previous thread, this was sort of dropped in my lap. I was texting the boutique about the more modern 16.29 editions being a little big and thick for me, with only the old models of 43.5mm maybe working. Moreso a commentary on hoping a...  

Even better

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:23
If they could appear in my lap without my debit card being used😁

Haa, so true! But you know when you ask the question BTW do you have...

 
 By: jp884 : February 25th, 2022-16:28
You're only playing credit card roulette with yourself. I have done that too many times or when I have thrown out a balk number at something thinking what are the chances they'll say yes? And when they do and they called my bluff, it's time to pay up.

Haha yup

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-17:00
I mean can always say no, but if I'm inquiring about something I know there's a good chance I will end up buying🀣

Enjoy this one, it looks great on your wrist

 
 By: takman : February 25th, 2022-03:59
You’re right about the movement size fitting the case, this one fits perfectly and is quite a looker!

It will be enjoyed!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:24
Thanks for the compliment

Congratulations - you got a truly rare masterpiece!

 
 By: als1678 : February 25th, 2022-04:13
The movement and the enamel dial are to die for, and the size definitely works for your wrist!

My thoughts as well

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:24
Black enamel, high finishing, I could not say no!

Thanks nico!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:26
Seeing your blue 1858 always kept this cal on my radar. The size definitely works on my wrist just an adjustment from what I'm used to.

Thank you!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:26

Beautiful!

 
 By: fmc000 : February 25th, 2022-05:44
And most important, for me if course, no cathedral hands. Congrats!

Interesting point

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:28
I do like how thwse hands work with the dial and case. I don't find cathedral hands a detriment, but these ones are spot on

Thanks, I agree!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:28

Mega congrats πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

 
 By: Watcholic_id : February 25th, 2022-09:31
and enjoy it in great health! it fits your wrist so well, IMO. cheers

It will be enjoyed!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:29

I agree

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-10:30
There have been many watch I cannot consider for case/movement it too far off.

congrats!! it looks great and you wear it wellπŸ‘

 
 By: christianch : February 25th, 2022-11:13
also the red band is very cool!

Thank you sir

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-15:45

Here is better accent picture

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-15:52
Although some reflection on dial and hands. Also MOP crown πŸ‘ ...  

Other dial details

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-17:17
(Thank God for magnification on phones) ...  

absolute drool machine

 
 By: Gelato Monster : February 25th, 2022-12:46

I feel the same way!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-15:46

Fits your wrist perfectly, as I thought it would

 
 By: penfriend : February 25th, 2022-13:20
Congrats also on getting it that quickly and just in time for the weekend!!! I am pretty sure that this was the last NOS available.

Thanks for your help

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-15:46
Answering questions and sharing your MB knowledge. Will wear to dinner out tonight even!

Thanks fab!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-15:46

Thanks doc

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-20:26
We should get together and compare with 1815πŸ‘

Would love that

 
 By: aperna : February 25th, 2022-21:29

Amazing catch Kevin and superb combo! I love it!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 25th, 2022-21:54

Thank you !

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 25th, 2022-22:49
It definitely has presence

Took mine out today

 
 By: penfriend : February 26th, 2022-16:52
So now we are two 😁 ...  

Looks fantastic!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 26th, 2022-18:11
I'm not biased😁 I appreciate your posts with this watch as it was some of the only content I could find. I think montblanc needs to improve their online site for watches and the minerva pieces (I do understand this was an edition from 10 years ago and the... 

Yes, the website is a mess

 
 By: penfriend : February 27th, 2022-10:08
Some years ago there were nice booklets... I do have a pdf on all Villeret 1858 watches where i can check on all details and variants.

you will probably get to see it there

 
 By: penfriend : March 1st, 2022-07:22
although it won't be for sale at boutiques or ADs afak; only by invitation