Montblanc

For the pleasure of the eyes: These movements are among the finest. Period. Best, Nicolas ...  

While the larger 16.29 might be a smidgeon more pleasing visually, the smaller 13.21 allows for being fitted in nicer, more classically sized watches 😊👍🏻

[photo credits: Dr No, 2010] . . . in spades. ♠️ ...  

Although the larger one could be squeezed into smaller cases if MB decided to do so (40-41mm should work fine - sadly they don’t do that 🤷🏻‍♂️)

Superb.

For P27?

I don’t think this ceo is as in tune with collectors however

Marc

Confirmed side to side. The use of space and display of finishing is top notice. 13.21 is just as well finished just smaller so less dramatic.

except, perhaps, the devil’s tail: I’ve never really understood why they did this (or simply I don’t respond to this whimsical touch). Best, Emmanuel

or, for example, on the Petermann Bédat 1967. A purely personal dislike, of course. credit: Sjx ...  

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