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Dear PuristS, This is the last post of my three-part series on the Montblanc 1858 collection. It’s probably a good time to take a break from the novelties released by Montblanc in SIHH 2016, as we recap a beautiful collection launched in late 2015. In par...  

I suspect that we'll be quite a lot to own this one... Do we bet? As for the 1858 Manual Small seconds Black dial ON straps, there are two references, with two different prices. Have a look at your comp picture, the first one the left, and the third from ... 

I think we can do a roll call for the 1858 chronograph Tachymeter both in steel with blue dial as well as red gold with black dial As for the 1858 manual small second, agree the movement could have been a more interesting one. The huge balance wheel on th... 

No doubt they will sell fast, and that we'll be able to launch the roll call before this summer. It will be time for me to soon post the live pics I could take of the beast... Thanks for the explanation about the 1858 Small Seconds. Now I get it, even if ... 

He told me he is close to securing a blue dial 1858 Chronograph. I did everything I could to help sink his ship, and I think the PPro MB 1858 Chronograph Club is growing

I'm in, Boss!

I will readily admit I have learned so much about this brand in the last 12 months on our forum. Mike has contributed so much here as well. I think it was the new releases of the past few years that got my attention, and now, the attention has turned to p... 

In Vegas, during our IGOTT 2... Since then... It has to turn this way. Best, my friend. PS: I just realized that this year, it is the 15th anniversary of PPRO! Time to think about IGOTT 3!

The Bad Boys in the back! LOL.

It\'s this community which makes the sharing so lively and fun! Cheers Robin

I can\'t wait for our roll call haha Cheers Robin

You are also a Vlad Michael hehe Cheers Robin

.. Currently I\'m a bit torn between the Blue Small Second, ( does it also have also the Vintage-type patina lume ?) - and of course the blue Monopusher Chronograph Tachymeter, but I realize these will go fast, as 100 pieces is not a lot. ( Also will have... 

Still, the Monopusher is a deal. A real deal. Best, Nicolas

The Blue dial 1858 manual small second comes with the standard lume, not the vintage patina lume in the LE black dial version In my post I have all the list prices there in euro. Hope you can see them in the metal soon Cheers Robin

Indeed,that whole series is quite tempting -something for everyone, it appears ! Thx again & Best, hs

.The is indeed a beautiful calibre, and that blue dial monopusher in steel is a tempting treat for certain. Impressive offering from MB. Best,

You will love it I am sure Cheers Robin

The pros: Horizontal clutch chronograph, which is a classic design and always a nice thing to see. Inner angles everywhere! Not to mention outer angles. The trademark Minerva Arrow and the inner angles of the Y-bridge are the highlights. Even other top-ho... 

not something we are used to see in: - Modern watches, - From this price range. Best, Nicolas

The retail price for the steel model makes it such a compelling package! Tempted Nico? Cheers, WY

I hope Mont Blanc comes up with more variants of case/dial based on this movement in the future. And more in steel too! Regards, skyeriding

Especially with all that polish and inner anglage work! And in Steel! Regards, skyeriding

Love your analysis which is very insightful and objective I never thought of larger column wheels (I always focus on the balance wheels and Chrono levers only). Thanks for your good point - I will pay attention to column wheel size and finishing next time... 

. . . I made my deposit on the stainless chronograph today. I thank MichaelC for his "encouragement." He thinks he helped sink my ship, but I was deep into the minefield already. Haha. I appreciate the write-ups on this forum, which were instrumental in g... 

Always happy to "encourage" a friend ;-)

It was my pleasure helping you and picking this extraordinary piece. Can't wait for you to see the actual piece!!

I see that Michael has become another Vlad amongst us lol! I am very happy for you. Please share when your 1858 Chrono Tachymeter arrives And glad you like then posts here. Thanks for your encouragement. Cheers Robin

. . . and excellent reports on the watch. M4

But I try to get my friends M4 has been a very good friend of mine for quite some time, and we met online through our shared passion for AP. And now this passion spreads to other brands and hobbies. Does not get better than that.

absolutely love the blue dial... Cheers Andrew ...  

I love it and if I did not already own on MB with the 16.29, I would have certainly gone with this watch. I have seen some others I like... maybe another one will join at some time. Cheers andrew

Thanks for sharing! You already have the 16.29 calibre in your Villeret vintage chronograph grand feu enamel. That black enamel dial is to die for! And your orange strap - that is so Andrew! Cheers Robin

I'm definitely liking the blue dial collection more, great for that weekend dress down occasion as well as being able to look formal when needed, very versatile. Fingers crossed for that allocation :P Enjoyed reading all three parts, cheers! WY

Glad you like the watch and enjoyed the 3 part post Cheers Robin