Montblanc

Finally took the time today to take some photos of a relatively new addition to the collection. There have been several in-depth posts on this model here before, so I won’t go into too much detail, but Montblanc released these in 2008 to celebrate the 150...  

I was very smitten with this. I love the movement and what’s hard to fully appreciate is how well done that guilloche work is. I love the RaZ as a movement function as well with the large center seconds. I was offered one of these in the last few years (m...  

I wasn’t sure about the strap at first, either, but with a little fiddling around I sorted it out. And yes, the guilloche work is really gorgeous. Maybe one day you’ll have a chance at another one!

Perhaps when you need to change up 🍻

...is bolder than the other letters. A tiny thing, but I notice tiny things. It's a curse, trust me : )

This is not a watch I was familiar with previously, and I LIKE it!

I vaguely recall this watch when it was introduced but had long since forgotten it. Huge congratulations to you on obtaining one and persevering through the servicing. Thanks for sharing your top notch photos. M4

I’m really surprised you found this at a Montblanc Outlet? I can see it lingering around a boutique but not a Villeret piece at an outlet. You must have got a screaming deal on this ☝️ congrats again.

Yeah, I was very surprised. Insane deal, to be honest. Very grateful.

Wonderful aesthetic all around. Never even thought about asking for one from the collection at an outlet. Now will make sure to always ask!

That really is a great looking watch with so many fine details to appreciate and I think your strap choice works really well with it. I hope you enjoy your watch in good health and happiness. Marc

. . . much less reviewed. Hard to believe that photo was taken seventeen years ago . . . how time flies back to zero. ;-) ...  

It looks good in rose gold, too. I’ve read your review from all those years ago many times over. I enjoyed it very much. - Jason

And great story and shots too. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

Lovely watch

Congratulations! It always baffles me why Montblanc watches made by Minerva need to be discounted because their workmanship is second to none. Surely the Montblanc name does not devalue a watch to that extent! And the fact your watch remained unsold 16 ye...  

There’s still a pervasive bias against Montblanc because they are just a “pen company”. That combined with the fact that they don’t really do any real marketing of their Villeret pieces leaves the watches strangely undervalued. Good for collectors if you’... 

I have exactly the same and am enjoying it a lot. These are perfectly executed timepieces and what luck for you to find one!

how they distributed the black and silver dials. I have heard that 1-4/8 are black and 5-8/8 silver. Can you confirm that theory?

Perhaps they took a more random approach towards distributing the dial colors?

probably totally randomized, thanks!

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Then you have got my 8/8 twin as I have the silver dial

Montblanc rarely designs such models. The last time Montblanc surprised me was the 1858 iced sea. I think this one will surpass that one in my heart. Beautiful watch, congratulations on getting this gem!

Ive enjoyed many of their newer releases, but I have a soft spot for these watches from the early days of Montblanc’s ownership of Minerva.

Montblanc does NOT get enough love.