Marcus Hanke
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I love that watch ...
... because of its classic, timeless design approach. I fully agree with your comment regarding the caseback. However, as you already stated, to see the mechanical movement, even such an unspectacular one as the 2892/SW300, is important for the targeted customer group. this is cedrtainly not a watch for watch collectors, but rather for those who want to spend serious money (for the average employee, 10,000 Euros are serious money) on one fine timepice they will wear for the rest of their lives. The complication of a perpetual calendar exerts massive fascination on people who are not used to the possibilities of a micro-mechanical computer.
I appreciate that Montblanc strives after a more "democratic" distribution of its watches.
Marcus
SIHH 2014: Hands on review of the Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar
The main event for Montblanc at the SIHH 2014 was the presentation of the Meisterstuck Heritage new collection which embodies an important strategic direction for the brand. The choice of the name of this collection is very cleverly made: the "Meisterstuc...
I love that watch ...
... because of its classic, timeless design approach. I fully agree with your comment regarding the caseback. However, as you already stated, to see the mechanical movement, even such an unspectacular one as the 2892/SW300, is important for the targeted c...
Absolutely agree on the targetted clients.
That is a serious Watch to consider, for those who love Perpetual Calendars. A fair offer from Montblanc. Best, Nicolas
We are in perfect agreement...
I agree with you the overall dial proportions isn't perfect (the subdials are much too centralized); the dial does have one redeeming feature - its sunburst design is very elegant. A fitting review, especially considering it was February 28th/March 1st ju...
Honestly... I didn't realize the link with the date!
Thanks Patrick for having made this remark! :) Fx
Of course this comparision will always be there in my mind
Which I made the mistake of selling a few years ago...now full of regret. If forced to choose, I would buy this JLC version back. Why? Because of the movement and the better layout (imho)...no compromises from JLC. Perhaps some customers will be okay with...
As much as I love Montblanc,
I would still go for the JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpuual. To me the JLC dial is much more balanced. Besides, the hands on the Montblanc Perpetual just do not speak to me. But I am certainly delighted to see the positive steps that Montblanc have taken in t...
Thanks Luis for your comments.
And you are true: despite its competitive price, there are some serious contenders with JLC and GO... if you look at second hand watches. Fx
I think it's a smashing success...
but I wonder how sister brands, like VC (who charges $70k in rose gold for the same module) feel about it. -Dean
Well... I have a simple answer to this.
You have 2KUSD, 10KUSD, 80KUSD chronographs... it is basically the same complication and we don't ask why the price gaps are so large. There are clear explanations: finishings, materials, brands, craftsmanship etc... So... the same story with a PC watch.....
Thank you Fx for the review
I tried it in the metal today along with the other 2014 novelties. Initially I thought I will go for the Homage to Rieussec which is a fantastic looking piece in limited edition but alas.. I have to be pragmatic and admit that the Rieussecs are just too b...
Thanks Robin for the additional pics and comments!
There is also another option... of course, it is not the same complication, it is a more modest watch but I love its dial, I find it more balanced. It is this one: Fx ...
Yes this Moonphase is very nice and balanced indeed Fx
I tried it too! Here's a pic I took :) I must agree it looks great but I am not looking for a Moonphase only watch so the Perpetual Calendar is more appealing for me to add to my collection. cheers robin ...
Yes! This is a beautiful and balanced design
Love the way that the moonphase doesn't "eat" away the 6 oclock position. IMHO this model should be well supported. Thanks for the picture FrX Mike
Thank you for this nice review FX. However......
I much prefer the new JLC Master Perpetual, it's like.......cheese and chalk to me. The Montblanc may be "cheap" but it does look it, in my opinion. Cheers Francois from Down Under