Thank you Fx for the review

I tried it in the metal today along with the other 2014 novelties. Initially I thought I will go for the Homage to Rieussec which is a fantastic looking piece in limited edition but alas.. I have to be pragmatic and admit that the Rieussecs are just too big for my small wrist.

The Meisterstuck Heritage series fitted me much better and I really like this perpetual calendar! I love the case and dial design and my initital hesitations were the bicolor rose gold colored hands and indices on a steel case. I am generally not a bicolor fan but in the metal, Fx is right, the rose gold colored hands and indices do make the case and dial warmer and now I like it too.

Although I don't find the cluttered sub dials a problem, I am concerned they are hard to read. After trying it in the metal today, I find readability reasonable for me. Overall I like this watch! The dial and case are beautiful. I love the classical looks even though it may look a bit "common". It wears very comfortably too and fits all wrist sizes including small ones like mine. I wish the sub dials can a bit bigger but that's not too big a deal in the whole package. The movement finishing is not a problem at this price point too.

This may well be my 3rd Montblanc watch if I rule out the Rieussec or Twinfly. I really like it more after trying it on. It may be my chance to own a beautiful perpetual calendar at a good price.

Are there Montblanc watch collectors like Rolex or Pam collectors?! ! Am I becoming addicted to Montblanc watches to become a MB watch collector? ? With MB's strong showing in 2014 and the future direction they are taking, I won't be ashamed even if labelled as a Montblanc watch collector now!

Enjoy the pics of this lovely Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar I took today. Will share more on the other 2014 pieces very soon (from an Asian perspective)

Cheers Robin

This message has been edited by jrwong23 on 2014-03-03 07:40:59

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SIHH 2014: Hands on review of the Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar

By: foversta : March 2nd, 2014-09:51

The main event for Montblanc at the SIHH 2014 was the presentation of the Meisterstuck Heritage new collection which embodies an important strategic direction for the brand. The choice of the name of this collection is very cleverly made: the "Meisterstuc...

I love that watch ...

By: Marcus Hanke : March 2nd, 2014-10:17

... because of its classic, timeless design approach. I fully agree with your comment regarding the caseback. However, as you already stated, to see the mechanical movement, even such an unspectacular one as the 2892/SW300, is important for the targeted c...

Absolutely agree on the targetted clients.

By: amanico : March 2nd, 2014-10:47

That is a serious Watch to consider, for those who love Perpetual Calendars. A fair offer from Montblanc. Best, Nicolas

Thanks Marcus, I think that you describe well Montblanc's strategy with this watch. [nt]

By: foversta : March 3rd, 2014-14:49

We are in perfect agreement...

By: patrick_y : March 2nd, 2014-11:40

I agree with you the overall dial proportions isn't perfect (the subdials are much too centralized); the dial does have one redeeming feature - its sunburst design is very elegant. A fitting review, especially considering it was February 28th/March 1st ju...

Honestly... I didn't realize the link with the date!

By: foversta : March 3rd, 2014-14:36

Thanks Patrick for having made this remark! :) Fx

Of course this comparision will always be there in my mind

By: mkt33 : March 2nd, 2014-15:58

Which I made the mistake of selling a few years ago...now full of regret. If forced to choose, I would buy this JLC version back. Why? Because of the movement and the better layout (imho)...no compromises from JLC. Perhaps some customers will be okay with...

Thanks a lot Mike for your input...

By: foversta : March 3rd, 2014-14:35

And for the picture of this lovely JLC! Fx

Totally agree with you Mike. What a beauty, the JLC,

By: Sandgroper : March 4th, 2014-03:46

Cheers Francois from Down Under

As much as I love Montblanc,

By: Luis6 : March 2nd, 2014-20:01

I would still go for the JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpuual. To me the JLC dial is much more balanced. Besides, the hands on the Montblanc Perpetual just do not speak to me. But I am certainly delighted to see the positive steps that Montblanc have taken in t...

Thanks Luis for your comments.

By: foversta : March 3rd, 2014-14:20

And you are true: despite its competitive price, there are some serious contenders with JLC and GO... if you look at second hand watches. Fx

but I wonder how sister brands, like VC (who charges $70k in rose gold for the same module) feel about it. -Dean

Well... I have a simple answer to this.

By: foversta : March 3rd, 2014-13:26

You have 2KUSD, 10KUSD, 80KUSD chronographs... it is basically the same complication and we don't ask why the price gaps are so large. There are clear explanations: finishings, materials, brands, craftsmanship etc... So... the same story with a PC watch.....

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