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Konstantinos
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First signs of Jerome's technical emphasis

First of all, great review and pictures, Robin; many thanks for sharing.

A few comments from my end:

I have been following MB's development of a solid range of timepieces over the last few years - the Villeret ExoTourbillon Chrono certainly exceeds any expectation, at least for this year. While I do try to read and learn more about the brand, I feel that the move of Jerome from leading JLC to now leading MB will certainly 'lift up' MB at least with respect with the technologies developed and applied in their timepieces.

Jerome pushed JLC quite a bit while at their helm, and the Villeret ExoT Chrono from MB is now another clear indication of his 'touch' for a new direction for the brand (without of course omitting or leaving behind other areas/lines of the brand).

My take is that dial-wise the watch remains to be appreciated fully; I believe that for such a wonderful timepiece its strong points shine much after just the acquaintance or purchase opportunity. The sides and back of the case remind me slightly of the curvy concepts by PP, and the depth and detail of finishing in the movement bring MB even further ahead to a league which has few yet traditionally very strong contenders.

I suppose the size may be a limiting factor for some, however this is not a watch for every day wear; therefore it is rather preferable to be distinctive from a number of sides than trying to limit creativity in order to be substantially marketable.

Once again many thanks for the lovely review - I hope at the MB boutique (Orchard, opposite Robinsons) they still have a copy; working only 2 minutes (on foot) away from them makes me hard to resist paying a visit early this week!