mrsnak
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Finally got myself a Montblanc...
Yes, entry level to be sure, but this one literally showed up at my door and I couldn't resist.
Funny, because I have been thinking about this brand for a few years now, attended events at their boutique, met and talked with the watchmaker, but always had been on the periphery.
Star Gilt Large Automatic. Perfect size for my wrist at 36mm. Love the the raised Arabic numerals and large onion crown which appeal to my vintage sensibilities.
I see this as a stepping stone to a Villeret... 
Do have a question - Does MB use a modified ETA movement for this, or another?
This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2011-07-12 08:43:33
Finally got myself a Montblanc...
Yes, entry level to be sure, but this one literally showed up at my door and I couldn't resist. Funny, because I have been thinking about this brand for a few years now, attended events at their boutique, met and talked with the watchmaker, but always had...
Congrats! Nice!
I love the dial with breguet numbers. Very nice size, too. Sorry, I am not familiar with the movement and I beg to differ to Mike when he is back... But it seems original... I have been wrong many times in my life Congrats again! That is one handsome watc...
Congrats Kurt on your Montblanc watch!
If this MB Star Gilt Large automatic is your stepping stone for a Villeret, which Villeret piece do you have your eyes on? Cheers, Anthony
In a perfect world...
...the Seconde au Centre Retour à Zero I can dream. The reality is more like a Rieussec chronograph.
Looks great, Snak
Gold on black is always a winning combination and this is nicely executed. Nice seconds hand with the MB star. Andrew
They did a very nice job on this one...
..wouldn't have been my first choice, but as it literally came to my door, I have been deeply impressed with the fit and finish. A new MB strap was fitted and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I truly think it came to me because I had visualized MB for so long....
No, a solid back...
I had the case opened by my watchmaker (required real skill to open properly) to determine condition, but the movement looked great and was running to within fairly acceptable numbers. Just waiting for the experts to chime in to give a bit more background...
Very nice.
Congratulations on this very nice acquisition. Wear in good health. Regards, George
Congrats Kurt !
I like its second hand ! Movement used is a classic ETA, I believe it is a 2892-A2 here and they did nothing special on it. But it is reliable one. On the other hand, its winding efficiency is not top so I suggest you to wind the watch with crown every 2/...
Thanks! I was figuring a nicer ETA...
The watch winds like butter. Any watch I wear repeatedly gets wound daily just to keep power reserve up.
You know, there are 3 quality and accuracy grades for an ETA 2892
Elaborated, top and chronometer. I think that here you will have a top one. Fx
Knew that there were varying degrees of build...
...but though that was determined by the brand buying the base movement and modifying it themselves. I did have the caseback off but wasn't paying too much attention, especially with the rotor in the way. The rotor was signed and the rest looked typical t...
Looking good...
Great looking watch! I do believe this is some sort of ETA movement if I remember correctly. This is such an elegant classic dress-watch, I'm so glad you got it! When you get the Villeret, I'm sure MrsSnak would love to wear this watch (that is, if she is...
Good Choice !
Very good choice !! My Star Quartz 36 mm... My first nice Watch.... I'm Also fond of the numerals, and the guilloché Dial around the montblanc star. Elegant and simple watch with some nice details : the engraved side case with Meisterstuck and the "onion"...
Welcome to PPro!
It is funny how often I hear : "MB was my first real watch" Usually from pen owners who wanted to match their collection. Then they get pulled into another vortex of collecting It is good to know that MB is now manufacturing watches of all price ranges wh...
er......how does one just show up?
Congrats mrsnak! How does a watch just "show up at my door"? MTF
I purchased it from my mail carrier...
...He know of my watch affliction from all the packages he delivers and he's somewhat of a WIS himself, so he approached me about a valuation of this watch. The rest is history. Freshly regulated, it enjoys leisure time in my new Montblanc winder, that I ...