A peek of the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition

Counting down to celebration of the creation and work of Nicolas Rieussec - 'the Chronographe' in 1821, Montblanc pays hommage to the genius Nicholas Matthieu Rieussec with the issuing of the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition, in limited collection of 190 watches in 18K pink gold, 90 watches in 18K white gold and 25 watches in 950 platinum.

Here are some pictures of the watches ... Enjoy!

For the press release, please click here.

The box with a special tag indicating the Anniversary Edition ...

The first variation - Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition - 18K White Gold with Black Dial, limited to 90 pieces. Also my preferred piece ...

Simply stunning in black dial! 43mm white gold case.
Mono-pusher at 8H to start-stop-reset the 30-minute chronograph.

Containing the beautiful manual movement Cal. MB R110 with two-barrel for 72 hours of power reserve.
Caseback with the engraving of 'Limited Edition" and the serialised number of the series.

Dial subtly with the print "ANNIVERSARY EDITION" around the skeletonized date-disk area.

Left subdial is the chronograph-second while the right is the 30-min totaliser.

Knurled crown in 18K white gold with with an inlaid Montblanc emblem in mother-of-pearl.

The second variation - Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition - Platinum limited to 25 pieces.

The third variation - Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition - 18K Pink Gold limited to 190 pieces.

A piece is in the Boutique, the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph with Silicon Escapement ....

Can you see the bluish-green escape wheel beneath the skeletonised 30-min totaliser?

The movement is manual winding Cal MB R120.

Which of the Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition do you like?

Kong

PS : For friends who are in Singapore during the period of 6 to 9 October, do drop by at the Montblanc Mandarin Gallery Boutique to view the Chronograph Exhibition. For more information, please click here.

Related Read :

Ken's Tokyo Report of Ecrire Le Temps Exhibition :
montblanc.watchprosite.com

This message has been edited by Kong on 2011-09-29 22:09:16

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I love this Chronograph a lot.

By: amanico : September 26th, 2011-23:09

I would have hard time deciding which one I would take, between the platinum, for its understated but very elegant look, and the stronger white gold black dial combination. I love a lot the way they included the date in the " dial landscape "... It doesn'...

platinum...

By: monochrome : September 27th, 2011-01:20

Although I usually prefer black dials, the platinum version with white dial looks marvelous!...

This shot really makes the Plat piece standout!

By: Kong : September 27th, 2011-01:44

Great Pic! Kong

Thanx

By: monochrome : September 27th, 2011-03:08

Thanx Kong, I made it during SIHH 2011 earlier this year. Soon I'll visit both manufactures and I'm very much looking forward to these visits!

Cool !

By: Kong : September 29th, 2011-23:03

Le Locle has a lot to see. Just need more time. Kong

Wonderful shot! [nt]

By: Geo : September 27th, 2011-06:53

No message body

Monochromatically sublime. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : September 27th, 2011-07:04

No message body

:-)

By: monochrome : September 27th, 2011-07:51

Thanx!

Great photo! The new, simplified chronograph disks

By: mkt33 : September 28th, 2011-07:05

make it look so much better and easier to read. Thanks, Mike

Thanx Mike [nt]

By: monochrome : September 28th, 2011-08:57

No message body

Kong, just curious if the WG/Black dial had luminous material?

By: mkt33 : September 28th, 2011-07:16

It wouldn't make sense because the hands are not lumed but you never know. One thing I did notice...the presentation boxes are much improved Best, Mike

Need to verify ...

By: Kong : September 29th, 2011-23:00

about the if the black dial WG model has lume. The box, yes...did not show the outer box...and nice solid thick white box ! Kong

Only 125 in Pink Gold???

By: bjacknot : September 29th, 2011-06:36

The macro of the PG case back indicates XXX/125. It appears as if each metal has a different run number. Can anyone verify the quantity of each metal in this stunning offering? With my luck I would be the 126th person to order the PG version. Cheers

Here are the run numbers...

By: mkt33 : September 29th, 2011-16:56

from the press release "The Anniversary Edition will be available only in a limited and individually numbered edition: 190 watches in eighteen carat red gold, 90 watches in eighteen carat white gold and 25 watches in 950 platinum. " Not many at all given ...

Anniversary Pink Gold 190 pieces ...

By: Kong : September 29th, 2011-22:56

Hi Bjacknot For the Anniversary Edition with movement MB R110, the PG is limited to 190. However due to the shrink-wrap reflection the number was not visible. So ... A bigger 'x-ray' pic for you See the faint number of 190 ? This PG model is a special edi...

interesting detail on case back

By: notaphilic : September 29th, 2011-18:08

Can anyone recall ever seeing a case back being used as an index for an RDM like Montblanc is doing on the back of this one? Pretty interesting.

I prefer the black dial version.

By: ling5hk : September 30th, 2011-18:23

Has Montblanc developed its own silicium escapement? Regards Ling

Should be ...

By: Kong : October 2nd, 2011-20:05

tyoically, most companies do not have the machines to fabricate the components. But the design of the escapement is specific to the companies...however, it would be possible to share amount the sister companies...will ask. Black dial is not common for the...

Very nice indeed

By: Davo : October 1st, 2011-12:50

The black dial version for me!

Will be great if ever ...

By: Kong : October 2nd, 2011-20:07

comes in steel case Davo, seems like all your watches are black Kong

Yes but I think MB is trying very hard to be exclusive and

By: mkt33 : October 4th, 2011-08:26

extremely selective in their point of sales. Trying to avoid the same past mistakes where poor control of inventory/flooding the market lead to a slight tarnish in the brand image in their watch collection. Now the Rieussec is something to be proud of...n...

just gorgeous! [nt]

By: playtime : October 4th, 2011-13:55

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Love the backside a lot...

By: Echi : October 5th, 2011-00:59

I prefer the black dial but the white dial seems to handle better the "proliferation" of markings on the dial. the white on black dial markings can be distracting with the words "chronographe", "riuessec", "anniversary edition", and "swiss made" shouting ...