Montblanc 2016 Novelty Show Tokyo

KIH · 2016-10-07T05:02:37Z

Discover Montblanc's 2016 Novelty Show in Tokyo: Villeret Tourbillon Serpent, Metamorphosis II, and Vasco da Gama Night Sky. High-complication watches.

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KIH provides an exclusive look into Montblanc's 2016 Novelty Show in Tokyo, featuring CEO Jerome Lambert. This first series highlights exceptional pieces from the SIHH 2016 collection, 110th Anniversary models, and rare Villeret Collection timepieces. The post captures the brand's commitment to haute horology through a series of captivating images.

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With Mr. Jerome Lambert, CEO, Montblanc, 2016 Novelty event was held at The Hour Glass Ginza. The exhibition included those announced at SIHH 2016 as well as 110th Anniversary models, and rare Villeret Collection.....

Outside window was changed to all Montblanc.

Inside the shop was special Montblanc booth.... with pens, watches.....

Now, this is THE LE of THREE, Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon By-Cylindlique 110th Anniversary Limited Edition "Serpent".

Mysterious dial.

Super finish and the snake...

Sure, a bit of thick and big side for my wrist....

Montblanc Collection Villeret Metamorphosis II

When you pull the lever (on the left hand side) down....

Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon Cylindlique Geospere Vasco da Gama Night Sky

Love the contrast of the dial and the spheres.

Now, surprise for ladies....

Montblanc Collection Boheme Exo-Tourbillon

Sure, the finish is impeccable, but more surprising is its price.... Tourbillon price? Really? Gotta be kidding!

Yet another surprise tourbillon......

Montblanc Collection 4810 Exo-Tourbillon Slim

Why "slim"? Because of this "20-bearings" micro rotor, a very serious one.

Now, Orbis Terrarum series starts!

Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum Pocket Watch 110th Anniversary Edition (LE of 110)

Three types of Orbis Terrarum - on the left is what Mr. Lambert was wearing (prototype with rubber NATO strap), and on the right is what Mr. Harrar (CEO of Montblanc Japan) was wearing.

Looks really good with NATO (but rubber).

.. and back to Villeret Collection.

Montblanc Collection Villeret Second Retour a Zero

The second hand does not only hack but also go back to ZERO.

Montblanc Collection Villeret Exo-Tourbillon Ratrapante

Enamel dial!

... and Mr. Lambert started showing the watch fans Montblanc Timewalker Exo-Tourbillon Minute Chronograph Limited Edition (LE of 100, already sold out) and explaining how great the machine is.

Mr. Jerome Lambert, CEO, Montblanc on the right and Mr. Maxime Harrar, CEO, Montblanc Japan.

... lastly, but not the least, Orbis Terrarum on Mr. Harrar's wrist.

Hope you enjoyed the show as much as I did!

Special thanks to:

Mr. Jerome Lambert, CEO, Montblanc

Mr. Maxime Harrar, CEO, Montblanc Japan

All the staff of Montblanc Japan

.. and Mr. Momoi and staff or The Hour Glass Ginza.

Thank you!

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

Montblanc's high-complication pieces, particularly those from the Villeret collection, are increasingly recognized for their impeccable execution and finish, standing strong among the best in haute horology.
Many of the Villeret pieces are on the larger side, raising questions about wearability, though Montblanc is also producing smaller watches (39-40mm) in other lines, reflecting a trend back to more average sizes.
The Metamorphosis II's dial change mechanism, activated by a button, is technologically superior to other watches that require manual action with a rotating bezel.
There is a desire for Montblanc to produce a rattrapante chronograph without a tourbillon, indicating interest in specific complications.

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Alkiro1

Oct 7, 2016

Whaou! You really blew me away for all my day with all these beauties.

The Metamorphosis is stunning. Thank you for your post Ken. Best wishes Alkiro

KIH

Oct 7, 2016

The Villeret masterpieces are all stunning. And, yes, Metamorphosis II is also stunning that they let us handle it! [nt]

Alkiro1

Oct 8, 2016

The Metamorphosis II makes me think to (sorry for this comparison) a Valbray Oculus. But it is just because you have two dials in one watch.

Nevertheless, the Montblanc is far better technologically speaking as the dial change is activated by a button and not the manual action of his owner with a rotating bezel like the Valbray. Best wishes Alkiro

amanico

Oct 7, 2016

The Retour à Zero, the Rattrapante, the Orbis Terrarum and the Metamorphosis...

Wow you have been spoiled here. What a feast! Thanks for this pictorial report. I now wish they will make a Rattrapante WITHOUT tourbillon. Best, Nicolas

KIH

Oct 7, 2016

Gosh, the dial of THAT one.... Don't have the words to describe it. Very nice.... [nt]

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amanico

Oct 7, 2016

That is one I have to see in the real... But I have some strong feelings on that one. [nt]

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