That is my favorite Daytona dial unless one goes PT...maybe someday!! Villeret is huge watch with nothing to counterbalance that deadweight case around the wrist....

Feb 21, 2021,06:45 AM
 

...different wearing experience. But what a spectacular watch if it fits your wrists. Fan of both these. Similar tastes we have.

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Heavy-weight-champion case

 
 By: penfriend : February 21st, 2021-04:19
After wearing my new platinum chronograph for 10 days I am still not used to its weight. So I made a check with my up to now most heavy watch, a WG Daytona. Depending on the strap length, my WG Daytona scores actually 215 gram. The Montblanc Villeret plat...  

What a beautiful piece unique Villeret !

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : February 21st, 2021-04:39
In PT and blue enamel nice!! I have seen this piece before in Singapore during a Montblanc event some years ago. I would have considered this if not for the fact I already own the WG version. As it's the only piece it should be the one you bought. You are...  

Our meeting in Paris !!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : February 25th, 2021-02:59
Miss those days buddy. Hope to meet you again one day. Cheers Robin

I do really hope so, too...

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2021-03:00

I have admired yours and your pictures for some time - love the black dial

 
 By: penfriend : February 21st, 2021-08:44
I got the 47mm case with the 16.29 - the smaller case 1/1 in blue enamel with the 13.21 was sold.

Oh yes sorry I missed that yours is the 47mm larger version

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : February 25th, 2021-02:59
With the beautiful calibre 16.29 !! Enjoy in the best of health Cheers Robin

It is a very beautiful watch....weight notwithstanding...

 
 By: nacelle : February 21st, 2021-06:22
Be careful taking it on and off.....

That is my favorite Daytona dial unless one goes PT...maybe someday!! Villeret is huge watch with nothing to counterbalance that deadweight case around the wrist....

 
 By: redcorals : February 21st, 2021-06:45
...different wearing experience. But what a spectacular watch if it fits your wrists. Fan of both these. Similar tastes we have.

thank you - love that WG with the racing dial as well

 
 By: penfriend : February 21st, 2021-08:47
and yes, the 47mm fit my wrist quite well

as I am getting older i might come back to your kind offer :-)

 
 By: penfriend : February 21st, 2021-08:48
but first we do some joint racing as long as my hands can hold the steering wheel (the chronograph is good training)

That's some serious weight!

 
 By: patrick_y : February 21st, 2021-13:52
That's half a pound! Nearly a quarter kilogram!

Wow didn’t expect that it is that heavy

 
 By: singingbee : February 22nd, 2021-19:58
I can imagine the precious feel of this beauty on the wrist!