patrick_y
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This SIHH 2019 was the year of the perpetual calendar...
Vacheron Constantin's two awesome perpetual calendars....
Baume et Mercier's in-house perpetual calendar that is quite handsome.
And Montblanc's two in-house perpetual calendars that are also in house. The Gold Version is supposed to be around 25,000 SFr and the steel version a humble 15,000 SFr! Those are some amazing prices!
I agree about the hands, softer leaf hands for such a complex looking dial with so many round subdials. Montblanc watches are definitely consistently thick and I wished this perpetual was thinner. And 77 jewels in the movement? Goodness! That's a lot of lubrication points! It's got jewels like a German watch too! There's something about the dial that is off; the arabic numerals have a modern Bauhaus feel, but the rest of the watch has a more classic feel. The brushed, concentric circle, and frosted portions of the dial are all a lot to take in as well.
SIHH 2019: Montblanc Heritage Perpetual Calendar.
Montblanc unveiled some interesting watches, this year. Let me start with the Montblanc Heritage Perpetual Calendar. It is not THE Star of the collection, but still, it is a good looking watch with an interesting movement. Aesthetically, the case is super...
Hi Nicolas...
thanks for your efforts in doing this review. The hands a a problem for me. I just don’t like them. It’s a mismatch of style.
I think Montblanc has a big winner here
A very handsome combining the most useful perpetual calendar and GMT functions. I like the well proportioned subdials and the Minerva inspired design a lot. Last but not least, a very reasonable asking price compared to similar offerings. Between the two,...
A very competitive perpetual calendar just like you said. I like it, quite a bit actually.
The movement is made by ValFleurier but only for Montblanc. You can set all functions with the crown, back and forth. The steel version retails for 15,000 € and the gold for like 24,000 € which is immensely comnpetitive!
How are pushers faster if theres is quick set on every function?
Or maybe I have some difficulties to fully understand...
Okay, I researched a bit and the date function definitely has quick set. I don't know about the others as I can't find the orginal source.
But I can add another information with a safety mechanism for the date so it can be set at any time.
Impressive
Very impressive. Only draw back for me: 38 mm would have made it perfect. However, considering the price and the practical setting, it is a very good watch!👍
Thanks for the review Nicolas!
I think the watches look great... very retro, very 1950's! Actually the hands look almost exactly like the Longines Triple Date from the 1950's. My only gripe is with the logo which is too modern looking and not in keeping with the vintage spirit of the w...
A good offer..
I'm with you about the hands. I think it's just a bit too modern given the otherwise classical layout. Indeed, leaf hands would've been better. While I still prefer the JLC esp in black dial configuration, this is quite a good offer from MB. What does tha...
Third hand (skeleton) is GMT.
It’s not only a PC but also a GMT. Now that you have mentioned it, is there a seconds hand?
This SIHH 2019 was the year of the perpetual calendar...
Vacheron Constantin's two awesome perpetual calendars.... Baume et Mercier's in-house perpetual calendar that is quite handsome. And Montblanc's two in-house perpetual calendars that are also in house. The Gold Version is supposed to be around 25,000 SFr ...
Certainly a huge step forward!
The balance dial side is a great improvement in my eyes and the movement a definite step in the right direction. I personally prefer the steel and see your point on the hands. Non luminous leaf hands would be a good idea IMHO, as would a thinner case but ...