Montblanc

I'm a bit late to the party...but I finally received my piece! Received an e-mail from the Montblanc Boutique (NYC) that my 1858 Chronograph arrived this past week whilst I was on holiday in L.A. Needless to say, I scurried over the day after I landed to ...  

Nico has been a champion behind this watch is a true marvel and what a great value. You had good instincts to go for this watch. Bravo. Wear it in great health. Bill

The MB forum on PuristS has indeed been singing loudly about this watch! A 'complete' watch for sure.

you will love this one a lot! A pure joy to wind, activate the monopusher and enjoy the beautiful blue dial and superbly finished calibre 16.29. The large balance wheel (largest I have seen so far) is especially a joy when admiring, not to mention the bea... 

Agree completely with your thoughts and happy to be able to own this piece

That\'s a great story! The CEO of Mont Blanc tracking one down for you - the piece will always have special significance in your collection. Your post also reminds me of how special it is to buy the watch from the AD (versus your trusted grey market deale... 

The experience was indeed very enjoyable I agree - sometimes buying from a boutique/AD can be a real experience and well worth it in my mind. I was also in the camp of brushing aside MontBlanc as a serious brand; however handling the pieces in person has ... 

Wear it for many many years in the best of health.

Enjoy your great watch in good health!

Dangerous to attend such events and talk to the right person Rgds Raymond

You are absolutely right that these events can be dangerous... :P

Enjoy and wear it in good health. Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Wonderful story - what makes MB exciting in addition to the wonderful products Having seen an example belonging to a fellow Purist, I can fully understand your joy in securing it - congratulations!

Definitely a piece where my appreciation has grown after handling it in person.

Which is just my favorite catch ( with another one to come at the end of this year ) of 2016. You got, to make it short, one of the finest chronograph from the current production. Nothing less. Enjoy! Best, Nicolas

I definitely do know your love for this piece, and fully justified too :P The huge \'beating\' balance wheel is a joy to look at, but I agree that the clasp\' could do with some improvement. Very much looking forward to your final 2016 incoming!

I received my #70 in steel a couple months ago. Congrats and enjoy. Evan

Thanks for your kind wishes.

Many Purists have this watch, that says a lot with only 200 pieces between the 2 cases. Mine has proven to be as enjoyable as any watch I have ever owned. And that is what this passion is all about for me. It does not matter how fancy the brand name, the ... 

And your words are absolutely spot on! One of the many reasons I love PuristS is precisely because you can find much of that passion here, whether it be for your common or uncommon watches

Enjoy!! And please do report back with your findings over time.

Definitely will do!

But my heart is singing No point in dying rich right?

Looking forward to it!

Me too!

Many Richemont CEO\'s can take an example of Mr. Lambert\'s involvement, customer focus and commitment. I\'m sure this watch will be a future classic.

It really is a great watch and the journey was fun for sure. Small touches like those shown by Mr. Lambert really go a long way indeed!

...a roll call will happen at some point sooner or later!

Although you thinks it's great now, your love for the 1858 will grow over time. It is a superb piece, comfortable on the wrist, exceptionally legible, and a feast for the eyes. Enjoy yours as I have enjoyed mine, no. 90. M4

Very much looking forward to spending time with it this winter!