jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)
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Yes it is the Montblanc Villeret manufacture
I have referred to that many times and so has Montblanc. The manufacture is at LeLocle and Villeret. Minerva's heritage continues through the movements that are produced and finished at the Villeret manufacture and to your question will last as the movements are always signed Minerva.
Personally as an owner of a Montblanc Villeret watch and soon an 1858 Tachymeter with a Minerva movement, I see this as a good combination of both brands. Most acquisitions of manufactures don't even see their names carry on anymore (think Lemania, Federique Piguet).
Minerva will last and so far (and I really hope they will continue!) Montblanc has honored and upheld the traditions of Minerva. 
Cheers
Robin
Montblanc 1858 Automatic Small Second
Here on PuristSPro, we have often talked about the newest watch collection from Montblanc, namely the 1858 collection. Here are some previous articles I have shared on the collection, which focused on the inspiration behind the collection as well as the T...
Another great review, Robin...
One can hardly believe that you have not seen the watch yet I find the watch to be a very sensible addition to the 1858 collection and am quite confident of it becoming the best seller of the collection. The solid case back is also a very good idea - any ...
Well, this is
the most IMPORTANT question! I am also very eager to know it! Yours, Adam
Sellita SW260 to be precise
Just got the info from Montblanc manufacture Cheers Robin
Thanks for your feedback my friend
It may indeed sell better than the manual wind as many first time watch buyers are likely to opt for automatic The case back looks great and i am looking forward to seeing one in the metal! The automatic movement is a Sellita automatic movement Cheers Rob...
I've seen it while I was in Hamburg.
The first feeling was that this Mesh bracelet could be changed for a Canvas strap, or a leather one, the watch would be better looking. Now, the watch is big, with its 44 mm case, associated to a big aperture of the dial and a thin bezel. I would have pre...
Good points my friend
Here i have to agree with you 44mm for both the manual and auto versions is a tad big especially because the case is not too thick and the dial large and bezel thin. the black dial balances it else it would look even bigger The 1858 tachymeter chrono thou...
The 1858 Tachymeter, besides its 44 mmm case, is an example of balance. A much smaller case for a...
Time only watch with a Minerva movement... Hmmm... The Wizard should read us. Best, Nicolas
Or even a smaller 1858 chronograph with the
Minerva Calibre 13.21? That will be very nice too Cheers Robin
Unlikely enamel dial
That is mostly reserved for the Villeret collection , not 1858 or heritage spirit
A batch of Cal.48 movements may still be about somewhere ;)
I would certainly hope so!
"Montblanc Manufacture Villeret" - what's up with that?
I wonder how long the Minerva name has left? ...
Yes it is the Montblanc Villeret manufacture
I have referred to that many times and so has Montblanc. The manufacture is at LeLocle and Villeret. Minerva\'s heritage continues through the movements that are produced and finished at the Villeret manufacture and to your question will last as the movem...