Montblanc

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

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't ruin the dial, as it too often is the case.

I had the pleasure to see this Chrono in the flesh, at IGOTT II, and it was one of these nice souvenirs, a revelation.

The Chic du Chic?

No need to mention Montblanc on the dial: This would be a very strong sign to the collectors: Montblanc makes very nice Chronos, and doesn't have to sign them.

" The watch, the beauty of our watch ,their inimitable style are our signature... "

Well, just my opinion.

Aaah, as we are on it, please, no need to write " Anniversary Edition " above the date...For the writings as in general, less is more, and often better.

Best,

Nicolas.

 

This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-09-26 23:21:18

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

Great Pic!

Kong

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!

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

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Thanx!

make it look so much better and easier to read.

Thanks, Mike

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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

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

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.

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 Montblanc's world wide distribution network.

If you are interested you should place your order now

Best, Mike

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 edition with Silicium escapement and the movement is MB R120, and it is  limited to 25 pieces.

I blanked off the actual serial number to keep the info confidential.  Hope you understand.


Thanks Mike for clarifying too.


Kong

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.

Has Montblanc developed its own silicium escapement?

Regards

Ling

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 Rieussec line

Kong

The black dial version for me!

comes in steel case

Davo, seems like all your watches are black

Kong

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...not going to see these leak out like before.

I was told that all the special editions will be in precious metal.  If you want into the special Rieussec club there is a price to be paid but at least there will not be others available through unauthorized channels at substantial discount.

Thanks, Mike

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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 themselves much to the chagrin of the dial hands which just disappear because there's no contrast... i would have preferred the hands to be blued.

also, i would've taken out the "montblanc" marking as well. most of the markings can be put at the back.

then there are those 2 blued screws at the top which distracts me as well.  i think that can be taken out to give the time a more half circle look.

how to handle the markings as i guess we do need to put a couple on the dial.

well, i'd only put there "montblanc"and "swiss made".  the swiss made can be made to stay where it's at but maybe not written in white.  something a bit more subdued.

no idea where to put the montblanc.  maybe we don't have to as it is really a watch that can hold its own anyway and you have that snow thing already on the crown.

a great watch overall.