MichaelC
[AP Moderator]
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Always best to stay out of trouble with the boss ;-)
The watch is beautiful. The case is listed at 44mm, and it feels every bit of it. Hefty, indeed.
I bought that AP Tool Kit 10 years ago. It was very difficult and expensive to acquire. I recall it was discontinued shortly after I bought mine; I don't know if a replacement model was available.
Montblanc 1858 Chronograph strap change
I recently received my Montblanc dark blue alligator strap. I have not a single complaint about my original combo, but still wanted to try the factory look. About to be united after a brief separation The AP Tool Kit instills confidence. The tools are as ...
Agreed on the feelings about this Chronograph.
There are not many modern watches which gave me such a strong feeling. Magic. As for the strap, I would love to find a canvas one, navy blue, white stitching or not. Best, Nicolas
Make it happen Captain! You can add one for me, M4, and Robin.
This can be our own little group buy!! Who else is in?
You have my full confidence.
Seriously, add one for me when you find "it", and PM the address for payment ;-)
And one for me please :-)
I hope you don\'t mind, but I guess we would rotate the straps anyway Stefan
group buy?
hey Nico if you are planning for a group buy, please count met in. thanks Bro !
Beautiful watch.
I\'m lucky that my wrist cannot accommodate the size otherwise there would be trouble at home with the boss... :P On another note, that AP kit is amazing! Where is this from if it\'s okay to ask?
Always best to stay out of trouble with the boss ;-)
The watch is beautiful. The case is listed at 44mm, and it feels every bit of it. Hefty, indeed. I bought that AP Tool Kit 10 years ago. It was very difficult and expensive to acquire. I recall it was discontinued shortly after I bought mine; I don't know...
Nice post MichaelC.
I'm counting on the "Purist Moderator Team" of you, Nicolas and Robin to come up with strap options and I'll just jump on the wagon If anyone has pull with Montblanc (hint: Nicolas, Robin), a factory bracelet for this watch would be cool. I can picture it...
Thanks M4. I suspect yours is getting plenty of time?
What a pleasure this watch is to wear.
So happy to be with you on this journey bro
Seeing you enjoy this watch so much makes me even happier Yes let's see if we can find a nice navy blue nato strap for this Cheers Robin
I think it is evident how much I love it.
My favorite piece is my 15202. I place this MB right next to it as a co-favorite. Thanks again for all of your assistance, Robin! You do both PuristSPro and MB very proud!
Definitely much better on the blue strap IMO
That brown Panerai strap doesn't match the MB well if you ask me. I have to go to my local MB Boutique to check out this beautiful 1858 Chronograph. I still haven't seen one in the flesh yet! - AT
I think you might change your mind in person.
The Panerai strap is awesome on the blue dial. You'll see, that new blue dial Radiomir that was recently announced, people will use the same strap.
I can't wait to find THE strap for that watch...
In the same time, I wonder if it is a good idea, as this is the watch which got most wrist time since 9th of March....
When you find the "perfect" strap . . .
. . . please do let me know (if you don't mind a clone across the pond!). M4
My idea: Canvas navy blue. But a high quality canvas strap, leather on the inside. Not necessarily stitching,
Or, if with stitching, then an ecru one. Now we have to find the strapmaker... And if the price is not too high, then we can try to get a second one, ecru, with blue stitching. I also think that a nice calf may work very nicely, too. The top would be Cord...
Looks great with the nubuk strap!
Like the casual and sporty look of it. Of course the original blue alligator is nice too, but I am more drawn to the first pics with the brown Nubuk. Stefan
Stefan - sorry I missed your reply.
I did change to the OEM dark blue gator, certainly very nice. I think the brown Nubuck presents a total experience with more character though, and I'll change back at some point.