Montblanc

Always impressed with MB Villeret!

Feb 22, 2025,20:47 PM

Well I added something new today that I’m glad I bought. MB really is the collectors watch. Take away the hype, take away all the athlete and movie star endorsements. And strip down the watch to its purists form and many would be hard to compete with MB and I can’t think of any that can within this price point. I was fortunate enough to buy the last NOS collective collaboration with MB. Let me tell you, the team at collective are top notch. They are real enthusiasts over there. I can’t recommend them enough. I was hesitant on the 42mm size but the watch wears really well and I love the color scheme and the legibility of the dial. Hope you guys it like it as well!

The box is impressive

It’s like a Jenga puzzle just to open

Needs instructions just open the box

Always impressed with MB and love this collaboration from enthusiasts like us

Love the big crown and pusher

How much more legible can you really get?

Top notch guys over at collective

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Darn it you're the one that bought the pre-owned one from them.

By: Dchang81 : February 22nd, 2025-20:49

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-20:52

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I saw that on there too

By: TeutonicCarFan : February 22nd, 2025-20:53

Probably best chronograph in the planet at that price!

You know I’m a big fan of these chronos!

By: TeutonicCarFan : February 22nd, 2025-20:55

Love the dial on this one and the Minerva logo on the bottom. The finishing on these really is special. Sometimes I just stare at my cal 13.21. Nice acquisition! The box is really cool wonder if that is new for all the Minerva pieces. They have a couple c...

You know how jaded I am about the watch industry my friend.

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-20:57

So for me to pick up my wallet requires something I view as special. It also has to come from non pompous a holes.

👍🤣😁

By: SALMANPK : February 22nd, 2025-21:03

Yup a lot of brands want us to beg for the privilege to spend our money😂

By: TeutonicCarFan : February 22nd, 2025-21:04

I admire your Montblanc vintage pulsographe. For this year new release, will the new model be based on cal 13.21?

By: Huy Doan : February 23rd, 2025-04:21

Honestly I don’t know if it will be the same caliber.

By: jp884 : February 23rd, 2025-18:19

My guess is that it will be, that’s sort of MB niche.

I have an idea

By: TeutonicCarFan : February 23rd, 2025-23:56

Of a calendar and a split chronograph.

Congrats! Gorgeous Dial 😍

By: SALMANPK : February 22nd, 2025-20:58

Thank you! The dial really is stunning.

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-20:59

Congratulations, A fantastic chronograph,

By: hora12reborn : February 22nd, 2025-21:00

Well done — that dial is special — the Minerva logo is a nice touch — and the movement is yummy! Speaking of yummy…

By: orahu : February 22nd, 2025-21:07

… did it come with Girl Scout cookies!? 🙂

I wish I had to pony up for 50 boxes for my daughter to meet her Girl Scout sales goal.

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-21:12

Big congrats!

By: patrick_y : February 22nd, 2025-21:07

Great watch! And one that isn't about hype.

Those Minerva movements are something else. Dial not too shabby either!

By: Lurker : February 22nd, 2025-21:08

Congratulations, very nice watch!

By: quattro : February 22nd, 2025-21:28

Really appreciate how MB has embraced the Minerva legacy.. true class +++

By: j.jota : February 22nd, 2025-21:49

That is lovely! How do you find the finishing of the movement compared

By: K-Lo : February 22nd, 2025-22:17

To Lange and others?

It’s right up there with them.

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-22:25

And as a cost comparison you can’t compete with movement finishing in this price point. I’m horrible at pics but Nico has taken some great shots showcasing the finishing on these Villeret pieces. Nico ...

Huge congrats it looks amazing in this configuration! I am sure you will enjoy it immensely!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 22nd, 2025-22:24

Thanks buddy, it will allow me to give my VC a break😉👍

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-22:35

Very true! Both are true horology masterpieces!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 22nd, 2025-23:09

It’s also very under the radar.

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-23:18

Where my patients won’t look twice at it. I thought my VC would be that because it’s WG and not so blingy but you still know it’s something special even though the metal is muted. The montblanc I imagine won’t even garner a comment.

Indeed it’s a sleeper and looks great on your wrist. These movement must have good rate as well?

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 23rd, 2025-12:31

Yes well within spec on all my MB Villeret pieces.

By: jp884 : February 23rd, 2025-18:21

And sorry, what is the spec on this again?

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 23rd, 2025-21:42

The day that I have had it I’m running +2 secs a day.

By: jp884 : February 23rd, 2025-21:59

Wow

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 23rd, 2025-23:16

Big congrats, Jorge!

By: Champthekid : February 22nd, 2025-23:21

The Minerva movements are fantastic.

Thanks Steve🙏

By: jp884 : February 22nd, 2025-23:34

Nice!!!

By: Jaseewasee : February 23rd, 2025-00:56

I have the same one. The guys at Collective are the best. Enjoy!

Congratulations on a beautiful chronograph!

By: Larrykelley11 : February 23rd, 2025-03:59

the box is really cool, but the watch is a showstopper.

Great new watch

By: penfriend : February 23rd, 2025-12:18

I would have loved to see this edition in Europe as well... and the new boxes are really cool stuff. You wear it well and I would guess that you will still get a lot of views and some comments due to the dial. Enjoy it all days!

Fantastic catch-- congratulations !

By: pkonos : February 23rd, 2025-13:23

Enjoy and please post from time to time !