What a story!

Mar 09, 2021,02:35 AM
 

Thank you for sharing your journey with this amazing piece.

How would you compare emotionally and technologically between this Montblanc and the JLC Duometre Chronographe?

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Montblanc 1858 Tachymeter 5th Anniversary.

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2021-00:23
Those who know me well know can witness that the 1858 Tachymeter is an important watch for me. Today, after 5 years of ownership, this love has even increased. There are two reasons behind the fact it is a very interesting watch for me. 1/ It made me chan...  

Happy fifth birthday!

 
 By: lm6 : March 9th, 2021-00:43
Very good post. I totally agree that the watch is what is important, not the name. Personally I'm usually "slow" in deciding when I'm in the process of bying a watch - it's never on impulse. I look - think - feel - and look again - and again - before deci... 

A superb watch Nicolas.

 
 By: gadalex : March 9th, 2021-01:22
One of a rare breed of watch with a case designed to accommodate a movement properly. Your brief comments about the Nautilus are spot on and frankly if a movement of this quality was featured in any big brand, it would be considered at the pinnacle of chr... 

Beautifully written. Congrats on five years anniversary.

 
 By: M4 : March 9th, 2021-01:49
Now to fetch mine from the safe πŸ™‚ M4

5 years, already! Congratulations, this is a marvellous piece of horology.

 
 By: Sandgroper : March 9th, 2021-01:59
Her little sister says hello. Cheers, Francois ...  

Love your pictures and your dedication

 
 By: penfriend : March 9th, 2021-02:29
Otherwise 100% agreed as one can guess. Many don't know that the superior finish of the calibers was only achieved after Montblanc took charge of Minerva; before they were nice but not top level. And with respect to the case and dial - I simply cannot fol... 

What a story!

 
 By: fuigo : March 9th, 2021-02:35
Thank you for sharing your journey with this amazing piece. How would you compare emotionally and technologically between this Montblanc and the JLC Duometre Chronographe?

Very good question for Nico

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 9th, 2021-02:40

;)

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2021-06:19

I can't agree more.

 
 By: fuigo : March 9th, 2021-07:25
Unfortunately, none of these three is in my collection. I'm waiting for the right one, I suppose, to come along.

Totally agree on name/brand reason to buy.

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 9th, 2021-02:38
Amazing more extraordinary movement.

The anniversarry

 
 By: Weems@8 : March 9th, 2021-03:05
Thank you for sharing the immense pride of your Montblanc. Calling my brand Baume and Mercier does something to me. I know people stare blind on the Patek name, and i am questioning why i stay very cold reading Patek on a dial. Seeing Vacheron Constantin ... 

Wonderful post!

 
 By: r0gue : March 9th, 2021-03:10
I must admit I'd barely escaped the call of that watch.

Thank you, rOgue.

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2021-07:10

Merci beaucoup, orahu.

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2021-08:43

Thank you, Uncle.

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2021-08:43

a wonderful love story, my friend!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : March 9th, 2021-06:07
happy 5th anniv & many to come cheers

Thanks, Ted.

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2021-10:18

Great write up, really enjoyed reading it!

 
 By: ZSHSZ : March 9th, 2021-12:15
I myself am a brand snob,πŸ˜‰ but not because of the name or value, more so because of the quality, consistency and certain characteristics that are important to me. Never the less, Happy 5th Birthday!!!

Keep us posted, please!

 
 By: amanico : March 10th, 2021-11:52

One of the most handsome watches I've seen in quite a while..

 
 By: rfg986legend : March 10th, 2021-08:33
Superb piece, with great looks, and sporty & functional, too. Thank you for the lovely photographs, Nicolas. I have several Montblanc pens which I'm going to enjoy today, lol. Kind regards, -Rick.

Thank you, Rick!

 
 By: amanico : March 10th, 2021-09:11

Great post, Nico... I almost missed it

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : March 11th, 2021-21:31
I really love this watch for a number of reasons. The name Montblanc is a detractor to many, which is very nice for those who don’t mind as the watch can be had at very fair prices. Since you mentioned PP, can you imagine if that was the name on the dial ...