Montblanc

I was willing to take the risk with this one and took it home-However, when I saw the movement under light it just seemed brand new and really shiny-just too good to be true really- The question is why would anyone go through all that work for a fairly af...  

Yeah it sort of looks right but feels wrong being so bloody shiny-Maybe just a time capsule movement lying in a drawer for 60 years- But really cool just to open the lid and study the movement-my first pocket watch you can tell.

So, I agree with templetowers, movements of pocket watches can be pretty immaculate! I own three of them and they are so! Enjoy

Just don’t want to turn up with a Chinese copy cat and feel completely stupid😬. I tell you, it doesn’t show too much on pictures but it looks like new.

That V bridge doesn't look right and one of the brass gears doesn't look correct neither, amongst other things. It is strange to have a watchmaker go through all of that work for an inexpensive watch to rebuild a bridge. The brass gear is something out of... 

Yes I can see the point there. But again why go through all this. Let’s see what Minerva says.

Maybe that watchmaker just really needed the business? Who knows...

. . . just curious. Thanks, Art

I could be wrong, but this brass wheel with the hole on top looks like a generic part added later to the movement. What do you think Art? ...  

. . . that I can discern, Patrick. Couldn't find any other pics, but the cal 9 . . . . . . is also similar. Best, Art ...  

Looks like I was wrong about that gear then! It seemed strange to me that it had a hole on top. But I guess that's normal in this case. Thanks for pointing that out Art!

Still no answer. Will keep you posted. If anyone knows anyone competent at the manufacture that would be great help. Just sent an email to MontBlanc customer support trying to find the right office in charge of such matters.

Villeret is an interesting and inconsistent animal. Hopefully they will have a well organized response for you!

🤔wonder what to do next. Anyone knows anyone? PS will you be coming to JLC in June?

. . . and will ask him to weigh in. Judging by available photos of identical or similar movements, though, I don't believe you have any cause for worry. The movement looks authentic to my eyes. Best, Art

Merci! What is Adams WPS name? I was hoping that the manufacture could check it based on case and movement numbers. PS I really love the chrono and it keeps amazing good time and resets perfectly.

. . . and he should be commenting on your Minerva pocket watch shortly. Hopefully, Art