Montblanc

Here is Chapter 2 of Don's report. My personal opinion is that the Rieussec model will be the one to keep your eye on. If your tastes are a bit more conservative and your wallet a bit thicker I would jump to the Villeret collection without hesitation. But...  

Thanks DonC and MKT33 for the inside look at MontBlanc! Looking forward to the next part! -MW

great article, some equipment there I didnt know existed at all...

see the "crib" sheet next to the watchmakers highlighting the most important points! Best, Mike

I definitely see a MB NR chrono in my future...

"buy" list. Best, Mike

Montblanc is really going full throttle with all these wonderful head turners~ Cheers, Ed~

opened the MB forum There is so much going on with the addition of the Villeret collection, the new Rieussec model, and the different Timewalker/Star collections. Which series captures your fancy? Cheers, MIke

that i find distinctively attractive rather than any line. having said that, i found the line with minerva movements interesting but with quite hefty price tag which removed that " great c/p surprise" discovery element we find in Chopard/HW/Bulgari when t... 

Hi Ed, I agree that Chopard/Bulgari are great surprises. Chopard in particular has had an amazing transformation in their watchmaking department. I need a bit more convincing with Bulgari. HW...downhill since Max left imho. The Montblanc Villeret collecti... 

hi Mike, i did took a look of the posts u suggested & have made yet another discovery which set Montblanc a bit ahead other rising brands...their attractive designers! Nonetheless, my curiosity arouse over villeret line as compare to other brands with...  

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g Would you say that a good watchmaker of today, armed with the technology Montblanc has at their disposal, can produce similar results to the most highly experienced watchmakers of the mid-twentieth century that didn't enjoy the benefit of these marvels?...  

question on HoME. It will be interesting to hear the responses from consumers and watchmakers. I wonder if opinions will be different? Cheers, MIke

In my mind these tools do nothing that a good watchmaker can't do, whether 100 years ago or today. What they do bring, however, is consistancy in mass production. If they are correctly maintained and calibrated often these tools should eliminate the probl... 

I don't know why, but I'm always amazed by how modern technology and machines are seamlessly integrated into the process of handcrafting a wristwatch. An automated oiling machine? I could never have even dreamed up such a thing in regard to watches. I lea... 

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