Montblanc

With time passing, love is getting stronger and stronger for this Chronograph which is a Champion in the high end manual winding Chronographs category. Yes, yes, you read well, high end Chronograph. 

All along these 8 years, this is one of the 5 watches I wear the most. One of the watches I always bring with me when I take some holidays. 

From Morocco, 

To France: 

Ok, the steel case could be nicer, less basic, it should receive at least some beveled lugs, but there are former versions for that, in gold, white or red which also offer an enamel dial... At a certain cost. 

BUT keep in mind that the price of this 1858 Tachymeter was " only " 25, 000 Euros. And that, at this price, all the so called high end manual winding chronographs are killed by this one because-or thanks-to its movement, the fabulous Cal 16.29 and its incredible level of finishings. 

Montblanc gave a lesson of humility to all the others, me included. I remember when Jerome Lambert told me, a few months before the official launch of this chronograph, that it was surprising that I didn't have a Montblanc in my collection. I answered him a peremptory " No way "... He laughed.. And he showed me this 1858 Tachymeter. Then he asked me again: " Sure "? Three months after, I picked it in Hamburg.    

In fact, what pleases me a lot is its " Janus Character ", its contradiction between the cool dial and retro " Cathedral " Hands, the ( too ) simple case versus the highly sophisticated movement. Like a watch hiding a Tourbillon on its back side, who could guess that it is such a marvel? Only its owners and its admirers. 

And the immense satisfaction to own such a fine piece! 

Long Life to the 1858 Tachymeter, and to many many other anniversaries. It really became a strong part of my horological life. 

Best,

Nicolas

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