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Finally got to experience the Rieussec
Stopped by the boutique in Hong Kong airport while killing time during a ridiculously long lay-over. Did you know they took out all the chaise lounges :-( Also discovered newly opened IWC and Blancpain stores (well, the BP was more of a closet with counter).
Sadly, as I feared, the piece is just too large for my thin wrist, both in width and height. I know display models get handled roughly, but the mechanism didn't feel right and the counters weren't resetting properly, which leaves a bad impression. Still the concept is brilliant and I hope MB continues with development; perhaps thinner and smaller as tastes change.
Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec Part I
The Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec is perhaps the most iconic watch from Montblanc's watch collection to date. Yes, Montblanc has its very high end and exclusive Villeret collection, started its watch offering in 1997 with the Star collection, won many new fa...
I like this watch a lot!
Unfortunately I have the same problem as you : it just does not sit well on my wrist. It is not the size of 43mm, it is the design,shape and lenght of the lugs that make it feel like an alien on the wrist. This is a pity as otherwise I would have already ...
Hopefully they will have a smaller version someday :)
Thanks Gerard for your feedback. Agree with you it's a tad big for us with small wrists. Hopefully there will be a 40mm Rieussec someday :) Cheers Robin
I have contemplated adding a Nicolas Rieussec over the years.
I really prefer the manual winding versions, and several really tempted me. I must admit, the bridge between the chrono dials is really cool on this homage piece. The subdials are very clean. And the use of the Luminova is quite original. Nice report Robi...
Thank you Michael
Glad you like the report :) We will follow up with another report on the movement and design cues soon :) Stay tuned Cheers Robin
Hi Robn, I can tell by your post that you really...
love the Rieussec watches !! The new one with the Horse looks good on your wrist (and achieves the Chinese Zodiac objective in an understated way)!! Cheers, Gordon p.s. unfortunately your wife will hate me for writing the above. Remember to defend me by u...
Lol! I showed her your post!!
And she laughed so much. You think it looks ok on me? Not too big ?! :D I have hope lol Thanks Gordon!! Cheers Robin
Hi Robin, it looks great on your wrist as it allows...
others to enjoy seeing it !! Size is not understated but the Horsey is very understated as it is "hidden" in the dial and only you know its double meaning !! So your wife is supportive of you getting it ?? If so, I am off the hook !! Cheers, Gordon
Finally got to experience the Rieussec
Stopped by the boutique in Hong Kong airport while killing time during a ridiculously long lay-over. Did you know they took out all the chaise lounges :-( Also discovered newly opened IWC and Blancpain stores (well, the BP was more of a closet with counte...
Glad to see you are back! How was your trip?
Sorry to hear about your experience in HK...it does leave an unpleasant impression if the highlight of the boutique wasn't working properly. I really like the Rieussec...just needs to be a tad thinner... Best, Mike
Trip of a lifetime, Mike
A great way to celebrate my wife's retirement :-) Tigers Nest, Paro, Bhutan ...
Agree Dean. I also hope
Montblanc comes up with smaller and thinner Rieussecs in future. Wow a Montblanc boutique in HK airport having a faulty Rieussec? I will feedback to them on this so they can take a look Thanks for letting us know Dean Cheers Robin
I like the horse - the year of the Horse :-)
Snake or Dragon is a bit of "no-no" for me, but horse is universally appealing :-) I like it! Ken
Agree Ken!
Horse is a majestic yet gentle and loyal companion. Easy to appreciate by all. Interesting that the key of this watch was to highlight the significance of the first patented chronograph and horse racing but some of you here came up with the idea of linkin...