amanico
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Montblanc 1858 Tachymeter 10th Anniversary!
A belated 10th birthday to my 1858 Tachymeter! Indeed, indeed, I picked it on the 9th of March... 2016 in Hamburg, Germany, at the Montblanc Boutique. It was an important watch for me, I wanted it to be an important moment, too.
So I could visit the Montblanc Headquarter, which was not a good idea, as I could also see some terrific Montblanc pens, too... 
Well, my love affair for this watch was born some months before, with some discussions and first unofficial photos sent to me way before the announcement at the SIHH. When I saw it in person at the SIHH, I knew I wanted it and arranged a pick in Germany two months after.
Time flies too fast, but the love affair is getting stronger and stronger for this watch, despite the only flaw of this watch, its too " simple " or " basic " case.
The dial is very much my taste, the hands, too but the true raison d'être of this watch is on the back side, the wonderful Cal 16.29 whose size is very generous, as generous as its balance wheel and finishings. At this price point, and even at a much higher price, it is hard to find something of such a quality.
During these last ten years, this is the watch I wore the most, and this is also the watch I photographed the most... Incredible.
I once had an issue with it, quickly fixed. This issue apart, only happy moments, with it...
Funnily, it also became one of my few " lucky " watch!
Needless to say, it is here to stay in my collection.
Happy 10th, 1858 Tachymeter!
Best,
Nicolas
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Montblanc 1858 Tachymeter 10th Anniversary!
A belated 10th birthday to my 1858 Tachymeter! Indeed, indeed, I picked it on the 9th of March... 2016 in Hamburg, Germany, at the Montblanc Boutique. It was an important watch for me, I wanted it to be an important moment, too. So I could visit the Montb...
Happy birthday, my friend this is truly a timeless time piece
Especially in this configuration it’s really hard to get any better than this
Wonderful pics
A stunning watch that is surprisingly under the radar with lovely details through and through!
Congrats to ten wonderful years ! I wish many many more
I think it is a wonderful reference - obviously that caliber is one of the tops. The blue dial and steel case make it a wonderful daily 👍
What a beautiful and classy looking Montblanc 1858 Tachymeter.
The blue dial is just stunning and I really love monopusher chronographs, congratulations on your first ten years and many more to follow. Marc
Incredible piece and a feast to look at!
The movement is certainly a kaiseki menu to the visual palette!
Desperately in love with these Minerva chronos.
Yours is stunning and photographed oh so well. What a fantastic watch. Very impressed with MB's efforts with these pieces, though I don't like all of them. Yours is far and away the prettiest execution so far.
This is a beautiful anniversary post, Nicolas,
and a beautiful watch. The Y chrono bridge, the large balance wheel and the crown are the elements which stand out for me. Happy birthday to your watch! Best, Emmanuel