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90 pieces, such as the number of years since the Meisterstuck fountain pen was born ( 1924 )...

But a very interesting offer, from Montblanc, in my opinion.

Thanks for your input, Patrick.

Best,

Nicolas

Is there any difference regarding finishing of the movement between HP and Villeret ?

Thanks,

Constantin

I too think that this last opus doesn't have the same taste than the Villeret offers, which are hard to beat in terms of appeal.

But as Jérôme Lambert said when In asked him the quesrion of the coexistence of this Heritage Chrono with its Villeret brothers, it is a nice  and serious entry to this wonderful world.

Best,

Nicolas

Glad you feel comfortable enough to express your thoughts here.

Montblanc, and its artisans in Villeret, have been transparent for the collectors to decide.

No brand worship here, just an appreciation for fine watchmaking.

You can find excellent watchmaking everywhere and of course you can also find mediocre watchmaking that is propelled to new heights by hype. 

The Villeret workshop is now the essence of "old school" watchmaking imho.  Less than 500 total pieces a year production capacity.

In truth the importance of horological history has lost all credibility since the marketing gurus took over imho.  I don't care about horological history if the brand can provide attentive customer service and they have the ability to do this

and this

How many companies can produce their own hairsprings?

The best thing about traditional watchmaking is that as long as there are trained watchmakers, servicing can be done (at a price)

No worries about being a Montblanc "newbie".  Best way to learn is to search through the archives here and then go visit a MB boutique.  Bring a loupe, a few other knowledgeable WIS, let your eyes gather all the evidence and, the most important part, DISCUSS the merits.

I think you are smart enough to figure out the "intrinsic" value of Montblanc Villeret, or in this case, a Montblanc Heritage Pulsometer.

Warmest, Mike

Would you spend more for a Vacheron Patrimony Chrono, or even more for a Patek 5170, rather than the retail for this one?

Is the name on the dial the most important? Or the horological content?

That is exactly the question this Chrono from MB raises...

Best, my friend.

Nicolas.

The 1815 Chrono, in its first version, is cool, but lives in the shadow of its iconic brother.

As for the Duometre, in the same metal, it is not at the same price ( even if I prefer the Duometre, to say all, for its concept ).

As for the Patek, well, when I compare the two movements, I much prefer the Minerva.

But I am not that much into Patek, to say all, which is a paradox, I have to confess, because, you will laugh, the name on the dial doesn't plese me that much... Not the name,  to be precise, but the snobism behind the name.

But to each his own... I agree.

Best,

Nicolas

... which would be for me the strongest sale point for this watch.

The design is so la la, but plated is a term that I do not accept in this category of watches, although Lange has also one or two watches that have got a plated element.

It would have been better to have adopted the original Minerva design into a smaller watch, the design of the 45 mm Minerva monopusher chromos for instance.

I see this design now in the Habring collection, in their split second chronos.

Overall: the movement is the tempting part.

Thanks for the post.

Moritz