Interesting comparison post, Robin. Several thoughts...

1/ I prefer the larger hour hand of the vintage.

2/ I prefer the large minute hand of the 1858 Tachymeter Chronograph.

3/ Montblanc has a winner, with this Chronograph. They worked very well on this one. It is not, in my eyes, a Tribute, it is an hommage to several Villeret Chronographs. It is a less easy game, and they played it very well.

4/ I love it so much that I am working on the possibility to get it.

Yes, this one, if I can fund it, will be my first Montblanc watch.

I am a fan of fine chronographs, and this one IS a fine chronograph.

Best,

Nicolas

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Montblanc 1858 Collection – Part Two

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 10th, 2016-20:48

Dear PuristS I hope the first week of 2016 has been a great start for all of you. After the year end break and a very busy first week of 2016, I finally have time to continue Part Two of my 3-part series on the Montblanc 1858 collection. To recap from Par...

Interesting write up

By: shawnpkc : January 10th, 2016-22:23

I can clearly see the historical links when you put them side by side. Excited to see what Mont blanc has for us in 2016. Cheers Shawn

I am also excited Shawn

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 12th, 2016-03:02

Some interesting pieces are coming up for sure Cheers Robin

Great watch - amazing calibre

By: Alex 007 : January 10th, 2016-22:40

Some live pictures taken a few seconds ago ...

Happy to see you love this so much!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 12th, 2016-03:03

The red gold and black dial combo is really very nice. And the movement of course... To die for! Cheers Robin

MB Villeret

By: Alex 007 : January 10th, 2016-22:45

Great calibre, but nowadays also tend to forget the other amazing calibre 13.21 This watch has for me without any doubt been the watch I had to have after having seen it. After having this 2seconds in my hand I immediately purchased the watch. This was no...

You know Alex...

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 12th, 2016-03:04

We are on the same boat Firstly I also love the calibre 13.21 in my Villeret chronograph grand feu enamel. Secondly, I am also in love with all things Villeret. And not many of my watch collector friends understand why Montblanc. But slowly they are seein...

Interesting comparison post, Robin. Several thoughts...

By: amanico : January 10th, 2016-22:53

1/ I prefer the larger hour hand of the vintage. 2/ I prefer the large minute hand of the 1858 Tachymeter Chronograph. 3/ Montblanc has a winner, with this Chronograph. They worked very well on this one. It is not, in my eyes, a Tribute, it is an hommage ...

Thanks Nico for your feedback

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 12th, 2016-03:05

I hope you can get it eventually This Chrono is like made for you! The steel version with blue dial Cheers Robin

I will know after the SIHH. I have to meet the Wizard of Oz. [nt]

By: amanico : January 12th, 2016-13:17

Lol!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 13th, 2016-03:23

And he will poison you for sure! I felt it was too big on me initially but when I saw it on his wrist, I was deeply poisoned Cheers Robin

An educational and interesting read as usual. Thank you Robin. [nt]

By: Luis6 : January 11th, 2016-04:37

Thank you Luis

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 12th, 2016-03:06

Pleasure to contribute and share as always Cheers Robin

wish it were 39mm

By: edwardwchang : January 12th, 2016-18:28

I love this neo vintage montblanc line, it hits the mark like tudor black bay. i wish it were a more classical 39mm or 40mm though. edward

Agree Edward

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 13th, 2016-03:23

A 39 or 40mm will be perfect The calibre 13.21 will be good for that size but the calibre 16.29 (which is already 38mm) needs a min of 43 or 44mm hence the larger size Maybe Montblanc will consider having the calibre 13.21 in the 1858 collection next time...