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Depends on one thing: As a former collector owning one of these early pieces, yes, the old strategy is the only one. Now, if you start with the 1858 Tachymeter, you are very happy...
To be able to get such a marvel at such a price!
Best,
Nicolas
Minerva calibre 13.21 powering my Montblanc Villeret chronograph
View under a loupe. Enjoy Cheers Robin ...
Have a look
When it comes to movements, calibre 13.21 is a stunning movement. It sets me thinking, get a watch with a balanced adjusted balance wheel.
I don't often post on this board, but for you? Great to see you my Friend!
Awesome movement shot too. Hope all is well your way.
The history of the Minerva 13-20 (now 13.21) - nearly 100 years old.
I too have one of these. Mine is from that period of time when the Frey family sold the company - and before they became affiliated with MontBlanc (the early 2000's). Spectacular movement. The original Minerva 13-20 dates from 1923. And these newer versio...
Beautiful dial and movement !!
Thanks for sharing ! Would love to see how Montblanc celebrates that anniversary Cheers Robin
WOW! This is gorgeous
Really hope MB will release something similar to this for Minerva anniversary! And if you decide to let go off this beauty one day, please let me know! I know I am just trying my luck.
my 13.21. says hello
although I must admit that the earlier produced Villeret calibers like yours are even better finished than the more recent ones like mine. as I own the 16.29 (snake dial chrono) and the 16.32 (tachydate) from the Villeret collection I have compared a lot ...
I think so to be honest
At least when they were very exclusive in the Collection Villeret days. Now with so many deployed into the 1858 series , I have my doubts. Will be good if someone can compare under a loupe the 13.21s in the older Villeret collection vs the current 13.21s ...
as I mentioned in a different thread recently
All watches from the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Collection (now discontinuedI) carry on the backside "Fait main a Villeret" (handmade in Villeret). The "newer" models with the same calibers carry "Swiss made". I once heard the rumor that some pieces of the c...
to be honest no
But the strategy under the former CEO Mr. Bethge was to produce 100% in Villeret (fait main) and to invent new calibers in a HC category instead of scaling up existing calibers. They had the 1-8-58 approach for watches, meaning 1 version in platinum, 8 in...
surely they are still being produced
but my guess is that they are now not solely made in Villeret (but maybe parts are supplied from third parties?) I really don't know for 100%; but having been to Villeret twice I am very sure that this small group of watchmakers cannot produce these quant...
Thanks for sharing, I much prefer the older strategy
I have downloaded the PDF for my reference already.
Depends on one thing: As a former collector owning one of these early pieces, yes, the old strategy is the only one. Now, if you start with the 1858 Tachymeter, you are very happy...
To be able to get such a marvel at such a price! Best, Nicolas
Yes that cannot be disputed
The 1858 Tachymeter is the most value for money chronograph for a collector to enter the world of haute horology chronographs.
as you know I also own the 1858 green 13.21 from the newer times
because the dial is so amazing and because it seems to be (hopefully) the only green iteration
I think there are only 1 model which is below 40mm in the old Villeret collection
The Villeret Vintage Pulsographe is 39.5mm and available in WG and RG variants. Each variant has 58 pieces.
Yes those two beauties!
The black enamel dial model seems even rarer. Can’t find much pics or posts on it on forums.
Thanks for sharing !
I missed your previous post. This is very interesting. I am glad I have a timepiece from the now discontinued Collection 1858
I also notice that actually and thought its just my failing eyesight. But the 13.21 featured in watches of the earlier Villeret collection seems to be better finished than the recent models.
I didn't look at them through a loupe though and its just with my naked eyes.
Yes bro
Then we need to find someone who have the more recent models featuring the 13.21. With regards to the other larger Minerva calibres, I have no comments as I have nothing to compare against. Maybe Winston will know more?
Nice shot !
I didn’t realise earlier vs later periods Minerva calibres from Villeret have different finishing levels. I assumed they are the same. Will try to check out next time
