The Nearly 5 Month Wait Is Over!
Just got back from my local Montblanc Boutique after receiving a call from them this morning. Here is a little teaser. I will post more pictures later!...
:-) Awesome !!! Now you need a custom Montblanc watch pouch for it!
Guess what, PuristS members get one for free Let us know when you have it strapped on your wrist for good! Don't forget to email me so we can get you the pouch too. What a wonderful holiday treat. Extemely envious, Mike This message has been edited by mkt...
Nice pics Mark and well worth the wait indeed. I see they have fixed
or tightened up on the quality control with the rehaut rings. The edges appear to be sharp and without defects. Can you do me a favor? Shoot a pic of the Rieussec presentation box and give me your impression of its quality. Thanks and congrats again, Mike
Presentation Box
Mike - I took some quick pictures of the outer box and inner box. I remember when I first started collecting watches how exciting it was to peel away the layers - outer box, inner box, etc. The very first impression was the box! A high quality wood box li...
It would be nice for the presentation box to be a bit more decorated
but at least it is a step up from the boxes for the Timewalker collection. Is it made of "precious resin"? Thanks for the additional pics and thoughts, Mike
Update-- MBUSA just clarified that the presentation box
For the Rieussecs are made of wood and black lacquer. Mike
Wow!!!! Definitely worth the wait!!!
Hello NJMark! It's definitely worth the wait, Congrats! I look forward to more pics! -MW
wonderfull, Congratulations for this really nice watch
Could you please share with us the caseback to see the calibre? Wear it in good health, cheers, patrickh
Congrats on your Star Rieussec
Definitely worth the wait. Thanks for sharing your pics and congrats again. Regards, ED-209
I like the Bull Face...
Congratulations! Why 5 months? is that the queue fro the steel Rieussecs now? I like the Bull Face watch, that is the nickname of the Rieussec Chronograph because the dial look like a bull's face with nose-ring. This is not the same as the Seiko Bulls Hea...
The 5 Month Wait Explained
This is a good story! The first time I wandered into a Montblanc Boutique and inquired into the Rieussecs in general (back in July 2009) I was told that the only models currently available were the manual versions in precious metal. I asked if they could ...
That also explains why no one can find the white dial version...
perhaps the two tone was more in demand. Cheers, Mike
