Montblanc Regulateur Chronographe Villeret Reference Guide

amanico · 2022-02-17T09:56:32Z

Explore the Montblanc Regulateur Chronographe from Villeret. Dive into its Calibre MB M16.30 movement, unique dial, and collector insights.

Nicolas (amanico) brings to light the Montblanc Regulateur Chronographe, a seldom-seen marvel from the esteemed Villeret manufacture. His post invites collectors to revisit this exceptional timepiece, prompting a discussion that underscores its unique aesthetic and horological significance within Montblanc's high-watchmaking lineage. This article delves into the community's insights, offering a fresh perspective on a watch that continues to captivate.

And a rarely seen one.

Gorgeous outside:

And inside, with its Cal 16.30:

I can't even remember when it was posted for the last time.

It is not a recent watch, as I think it was unveiled 6 or 7 years ago.

Does anyone here have one?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Montblanc Grand Regulateur Nautique, Ident No. 107582, features the manually wound monopusher chronograph Calibre MB M16.30, with a column wheel and horizontal coupling. Its intricate dial displays hours and home time at 12 o'clock, central minutes, seconds at 9 o'clock, a day/night indicator at 2 o'clock, and a patented emergency power reserve at 6 o'clock.
The movement, Calibre MB M16.30, measures 38.40 mm in diameter and 7.90 mm in height, comprising 304 components and 33 hemispherical, cambered, olive-cut jewels, offering approximately 50 hours of power reserve.
Aesthetically, the watch is noted for its absence of the controversial Montblanc logo, which some collectors appreciate as a design choice that enhances its classic appeal.
Conversely, some collectors find the dial design overly complex, with too many elements, drawing comparisons to certain Zenith models from the Thierry Nataf era.
The community further enriched the discussion with additional images, showcasing the watch's intricate dial and movement details from different angles.

The Discussion

penfriend

Feb 17, 2022

Model Grand Regulateur Nautique Ident No. 107582 Movement: Calibre: MB Movement type: Manually wound monopusher r gulateur chronograph Chronograph: Monopusher chronograph mechanism with column wheel and horizontal coupling Indications: Hours and home time at 12 o‘clock - central minutes - seconds at 9 o‘clock - day and night display at 2 o‘clock - patented emergency power reserve at 6 o‘clock Displays (Chronograph): Central seconds, 30-minute counter at 3 o‘clock Diameter: 38.40 mm Height: 7.90

Arronax

Feb 17, 2022

And icing on the cake, it does without the highly controversial logo

MiguelFlash

Feb 17, 2022

But aesthetically I’m not a fan of the dial. Just too much happening for me. Reminds me of an older Zenith from the Thierry Nataf years.

Montblanc Regulateur Chronographe Villeret Reference Guide

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