Montblanc

Dear All, I had the opportunity to see the Montblanc 2020 novel 1858 split second chronograph in the MB boutique today. My initial feelings are as follows: 1. The Minerva movement is gorgeous as expected. Polishing of the movement is exceptional. Activati...  

The movement view is indeed beautiful. Only if the markings and hand are red instead of orange. The watch is also not unbearably thick. Best, Henry ...  

There’s a reason why PP, VC, ALS and JLC charge higher prices for their higher complications...you get your money’s worth. Just a humble opinion of someone who’s had to deal with montblanc repairs

I have got lots of fountain pens and ten watches (four with pure Minerva calibers) and whenever there was an issue it was solved in a perfect manner. My personal experience with ALS was really bad (after a regular service I received the watch with the hou... 

I have learned that the dial, hands and case are equally as important as these are what you see most of the time rather than the movement. So if you have any reservations of the dial for example, then my advice would be to give it a miss. Yes it is good v... 

And I also have the same problem with the color scheme. Red on blue, or orange on black or grey would be killer. Best, Daniel

.... and the movement 👍

Also probably one of the best values in the real high horology. If the size works for your wrist you should go for it!

you should decide quickly

I just have some reservation on the dial, hence took some photos for me to think about it.

But based on the pics I have seen so far and the movement, its definitely a superb value chronograph for what it is. Only thing is the size and thickness is not for me personally.