Review
Christianch shares his acquisition and initial impressions of the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours in Gold, detailing his decision-making process and highlighting the watch's unique complications. This review offers a collector's perspective on why this specific model stands out within his collection. Readers gain insight into the distinct features and ownership experience of this Montblanc timepiece.
this said I can comment on some aspects of the watch and why I decided to buy it: 
It is a watch I highly appreciate thanks to its clever night&day display. I second your points of view: the watch is thick and has to be tested to be sure about the feelings. But sure it is one of the most convincing Rieussec. Thanks a lot for this great review and of course: congrats for your purchase! Fx
Thank you for posting the steel version! It has a truly wonderful dial and I agree entirely that while this watch isn't for everyone it is really gorgeous both mechanically and design-wise. I also feel good to own a not so common watch vs. other more mainstream luxury watches. The staff at Montblanc was truly impressive and everyone in the boutique was very familiar with the watch and what makes it special. Christian
The box of the gold models is made of wood. But on the steel models, at least in the US market, I saw it with a non-wood presentation box (this was also fact checked by me calling my local boutique, thank you Montblanc Valley Fair!). Thank you for sharing your impressions! And thank you for letting us know you're an owner of a thin watch. In my review of the Montblanc Rieussec, I also noted that it was a little thicker than what I was used to, since I also wear a watch that is virtually as thin
A "regular" Rieussec is unique enough to start with but you moved up a notch by selecting the Rising Hours model...in rose gold no less. A big congrats and wear it in good health. The packaging is better now. When the Rieussecs first came out, it was delivered in the usual paper box which was standard for all MB watches. They have learned what watch collectors look for as an "value added" feature although many of us just put the boxes away in the closet. Not too small, not too big so the wife do
You made an awesome choice! As i said in my reply to your previous post, the Rising hours is truly unique with a unique chronograph system as well as the patented day/night rising hours. It's nice to have such a unique watch amongst the more mainstream high end watches. The rose gold version has many fine details like the beautiful gold rotor and the mother of pearl montblanc emblem on the crown It looks very nice on your wrist! I have always wanted a Rieussec in my collection but my wrist is sm
Thanks again for your kind comments and for pointing out about the patented system, MOP crown (I didn't initially notice that it was unique to the gold versions) and other details that helped me in my decision ! Size wise it is indeed not a small watch and my wrist is pretty small too. From the photos does it look too big on me ? Thanks for letting me know your opinion ! I am very bad on judging sizes but of course you should not get it unless you feel comfortable with it. From the photo it look
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