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Congrats in advance Thomas!

I look forward to your incoming post

For the Unitas movement found in this watch, I didn't find the finishing anything special to be honest. But the large balance wheel has a visual impact I like. These days such large balance wheels are getting rarer.

Cheers
Robin

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Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Seconds regular edition

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 30th, 2015-19:15

Some live shots I took recently to share here. These are the regular production edition, not the Limited Edition version Fx shared earlier. At 44mm it is too big for me unfortunately, which means the lovely chronograph LE version (in red gold and steel) w...

Thanks Robin for these pics!

By: foversta : October 31st, 2015-02:42

I prefer the LE version due to the hands & numerals colors. Fx

Confused

By: KMII : October 31st, 2015-02:52

At first glance there seems to be no difference between the LE and non-LE (apart from strap / bracelet). Is the lume on the hands / numbers of a different colour?

Yes there is a kind of "patina" effect on the LE. [nt]

By: foversta : October 31st, 2015-03:58

Yes the lume is different

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 31st, 2015-03:58

Good spot! That is the key difference The regular edition has a white lume The LE has an off-white / faux patina lume Cheers Robin

Thanks for clarifying

By: KMII : October 31st, 2015-04:40

The difference is not as apparent in pictures at first glance.

No problems :)

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 31st, 2015-06:06

And indeed these details are best appreciated in the metal. Photos don\'t do the watch justice I feel Cheers Robin

So a trip to the Boutique is in order :) [nt]

By: KMII : October 31st, 2015-23:19

Yes let's visit together :)

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 1st, 2015-00:25

The Singapore Vlad is awaiting Muahahahah :p

I will make sure I travel with the full protective kit, then ;) [nt]

By: KMII : November 1st, 2015-00:57

Agree Fx

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 31st, 2015-03:58

The LE version has more vintage charm for sure Cheers Robin

A very appealing watch, Robin!

By: MTR : October 31st, 2015-04:00

I prefer the LE. My MB shop has reserved it for me, and I\'m looking forward to have a closer look at it soon. I will report soon. What do you think of the movement? Best, Thomas

Congrats in advance Thomas!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 31st, 2015-06:10

I look forward to your incoming post For the Unitas movement found in this watch, I didn\'t find the finishing anything special to be honest. But the large balance wheel has a visual impact I like. These days such large balance wheels are getting rarer. C...

My humble impression...

By: MTR : November 9th, 2015-16:28

Nice watch on the wrist. But the finish of the movement is not really appealing to me. So this model didn\'t sing loud enough to pull the trigger. Cheers, Thomas

Check out the 1858 Chrono

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 9th, 2015-20:39

You will like the finishing of the calibre 16.29 Thanks for the update Thomas! Agree the Unitas movement on the Manual small seconds finishing is just industrial finishing so nothing like what the Villeret manufacture produces Cheers Robin

That's the one I want to see! [nt]

By: amanico : November 10th, 2015-11:38

I'm going to do that, Robin!

By: MTR : November 11th, 2015-13:15

Hope I\'ll get the chance soon. Cheers, Thomas

There is always the Minerva 'ancestor'

By: KMII : November 9th, 2015-21:24

Namely the Pythagore Aviation. A tad smaller at 38mm, but with a very nice Cal. 48 movement - I like that one better than the new one and was close to pulling the trigger, before the SBGH035 came along.