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It is not easy doing it this way.....
Thanks for the report.
It is not easy to find watchmakers that can do the whole process for each watch.
Most factories now use the 'process station' method, where the watch moves from station to station and each so-called "watchmaker" only adds one process or module before it moves to another "watchmaker". That way, even inexperienced persons can do what they can, to help the factory line. So, the most junior graduate can just do the boring simple stuff (tightening a few screws) and the more experienced can play with the complexities of the timing organs.......
Fascinating!
Regards,
MTF
Back to Basics, Montblanc Style -- A Trip to Villeret Part 2
I hope everyone enjoyed the first part of Don's report on the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie in Villeret. Based on the photos alone it is possible to see that Montblanc's involvement with Minerva is not superficial. A lot of time and re...
Thanks, Don and Mike!
I enjoy these behind-the-scenes articles so much. It's interesting how the tourbillon movement is put together and then disassembled completely for finishing. What a time-consuming and painstaking process. The hairspring creation in and of itself was fasc...
Thanks for the insights into the challenges of self-sufficiency...
as exemplified by the spiral manufacture. Highly interesting! Did I spot correctly that there is no movement holder ring in the case? Thanks a lot. I wish the Minerva/Montblanc team all the best of success. Best, Magnus
Thank you, Don, for this view into . . .
. . . the 'business end' of Montblanc's operations. Minerva has long been one of my favorite manufacturers, and I well remember seeing the last run of watches under their own name several years ago at the lone American dealership; I declined the proprieto...
I M P R E S S I V E !!!
Don, I'm impressed with the technology and equipment Montblanc uses to make hairsprings and I'm very pleased that the Richemont Group has these resources independently if and when not needed from outside suppliers. Thanks for your time and efforts in brin...
It is not easy doing it this way.....
Thanks for the report. It is not easy to find watchmakers that can do the whole process for each watch. Most factories now use the 'process station' method, where the watch moves from station to station and each so-called "watchmaker" only adds one proces...
Great report on your trip to Villeret...
Thanks Don and Mike. What a great report, and fascinating to see the balance spring process. Regards, ED-209
Thanks a lot Don and Mike !
I was waiting for this second part of the report. You managed to capture all the spirit of this manufacture. It was a great pleasure to read you and to see the pics. Thanks ! Fr.Xavier
Excellent report!
A great insight into their manufacturing capabilities. I'm sure this will be a eye opener for those considering a Montblanc timepiece. Thanks for the excellent report! -MW