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...
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? -...
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 ne...
I am a little bit disappointed with MB issuing new limited editions of their mono pusher tachymeter. I do not think that's right and not even intelligent. To build up the brand image some rare and very wanted watches are needed. At the same time if the bu...
But it is a matter of short term vs. long term. In case Richmond want to place MB watches higher, then legacies are needed. And the best way of creating legacies is to produce something very wanted. That will help sales in the future. Best, Kari