Manufacture
AndrewD's report from IGOTT2 highlights Montblanc's commitment to high-end watchmaking, particularly through its nurturing of the Minerva Manufacture. The post captures the essence of Montblanc's presentation, showcasing traditional watchmaking skills and a range of exquisite Collection Villeret pieces. It offers readers a glimpse into Montblanc's strategic vision for its horological future.
Nestled comfortably amongst the Independent watchmakers’ presentations on Day 3 of IGOTT was Montblanc. While Montblanc may be relatively new to high-end watchmaking, they are carefully nurturing the original Minerva Manufacture and the skills contained within.
Jan-Patrick Schmitz, President of Montblanc North America, reminded the audience that Montblanc had been in business for more than a century (the company was founded in 1908), and it most definitely plans to be making watches in another 100 years. So now is the time to get the heirlooms for future generations!
Mike, introducing the Montblanc staff ...
Florian Broussard and Monique Wyssmuller, from Montblanc Villeret, demonstrated traditional watchmaking skills such as the assembly of the hairspring and balance wheel. The lighting made Monique’s job particularly difficult, and she did most of the work by mechanical memory!
A large range of Collection Villeret pieces were available to view. Chronographe Authentique (Caliber 13-21) monopusher chronograph with 30-minute counter from the Collection Villeret 1858 Tourbillon Mysterieuse with bi-cylindrical hairspring … Vintage Pulsograph … Rieussec Anniversary Edition for the 190 th anniversary of the chronograph … Monopusher Chronograph (39mm) with Grand Feu enamel dial … Exotourbillon … Grande Chronographe Regulateur with the cool dual PR indicator for the last 12 hou
gorgeous collection!
The P10 1858 Vintage Monopusher Chronographe was officially debuted at IGOTT2. You have seen better photos than mine, with the white Grand Feu enamel dial featuring a red “P10” at the 10 o’clock position. What struck me was the depth in the dial. The printing looks like it is freshly applied and the paint still wet! The red tipped hands, for example, look like dripping red paint. And the best thing is that it will always look as vibrant as this. And of course the dial is the icing on the cake wh
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... like myself, MB classics, Villeret collections in this quantity and quality is simply drool-worthy. Thank you for the beautiful photos and sharing them with us. Ken
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