Julien's Chronograph has that beautiful 16.29 movement!

Aug 05, 2014,20:27 PM
 

A bit big for me but if I have the funds, I will go for that movement on a bespoke pocket watch from Montblanc Villeret or a smaller case than 47mm.

Julien's in a steel case! Even more special!

Actually, I am very happy to read so many of you have interests in Minerva movements. It encourages me to read and share more when I have some time.

I am also very happy that Montblanc Villeret is continuing Minerva's finest traditions of hand-finishing and movement manufacture, including all their balance spring and wheels. We need to preserve such a tradition and history!

Thanks Nicolas and glad you enjoyed the eye candies.

cheers
robin


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Montblanc - Celebrating the Spirit of Meisterstuck, Dinner in Singapore

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 5th, 2014-08:25
Following the launch of Montblanc Singapores Celebrating the Spirit of Meisterstuck exhibition last Fri, there were a series of dinners organized for Montblanc collectors, friends and retailers. I was fortunate to be invited for a dinner on Monday this...  
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Excellent report and photos.

 
 By: cmclee : August 5th, 2014-08:52
MB is on the right track as it seems with the Villeret range of high end chronographs/complications. It is now in my grail list and hope to own one in the near future. The dinner selection looks delicious and those pics are making me hungry. Thanks for sh... 
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Montblanc Villerets...

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 5th, 2014-20:21
very yummy and the poison is strong! I got it last year and bro, i worry for you now :P Glad you enjoyed the report and thanks for your feedback cheers robin
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Delicious report, Robin!

 
 By: KIH : August 5th, 2014-08:55
... I can imagine how wonderful the whole evening was. Great report. Made me hungry and want a piece of Minerva :-) Hahaha.... Ken
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The Minerva movements and the chocolate cake...

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 5th, 2014-20:22
goes very well together! The problem for me Ken, is that after 1 MB Villeret, I am starting to look at more (fortunately my watch funds are limited!). Glad you enjoyed Ken, thank you cheers robin
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The Minerva movements looks fantastic! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2014-10:32
Thank you for a great report, Robin! :) These Minerva movement looks stunning! Would love to more about the Minerva history. I know there was a Chronograph used by the Swedish Marine, will try to find more info... Best Blomman
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I am also interested to learn more about Minerva's history

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 5th, 2014-20:24
Will plan for a post (maybe a series of them!) on this topic. Let us know if you find some cool info on Minervas too. Thank you Blomman! cheers robin
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Yes, think a friend of mine....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 5th, 2014-23:42
Has the Minerva Swedish Marine chrono. ... Will see if I can get a hold of it.... Best Blomman
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These Minerva movements are topissime. ...

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2014-10:43
These Minerva movements are topissime. Julien's Chronographe is to die for, too. I wish we'll see many more of this kind of stuff. Thanks for the report, Robin. Nicolas Le Mardi 5 août 2014 17h26, montblanc watchprosite <[Email address suppressed for p... 
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Julien's Chronograph has that beautiful 16.29 movement!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 5th, 2014-20:27
A bit big for me but if I have the funds, I will go for that movement on a bespoke pocket watch from Montblanc Villeret or a smaller case than 47mm. Julien's in a steel case! Even more special! Actually, I am very happy to read so many of you have interes... 
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I am not sure, but I think it is a 46 mm watch.

 
 By: amanico : August 5th, 2014-22:28
Florian has another stunning one. Next time you meet him, ask him to show it to you... Yes, a bit big, but for that kind of stuff, I woud seriously consider some gym sessions. ;) I have the feeling that a big part of Montblanc 's future come by these subl... 
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wow wow Robin... you are superb fast to post...

 
 By: FanFrancisco : August 5th, 2014-11:01
... Robin, you have captured so well for the event, i don't have any extra to add on. by the way, felt honor of being the guest of Robin Wong attending the dinner event, was eye-opener not only to see great watches at the event, but also the fine art of p...  
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My pleasure Stefan

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 5th, 2014-20:30
You are a friend of Montblanc too :) Glad you enjoyed the dinner. The Heritage 1912 pen was very nice eh? I am also poisoned by it even though we focused more on the watches! Thank you for the excellent photo collage! Could you remind me again what was th... 
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it is Exotourbillon Chronograph GMT!

 
 By: FanFrancisco : August 5th, 2014-23:48
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wow! my birthday is coming my friend. ..

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 6th, 2014-06:49
You know what I want right? :) When I see a watch I like, my birthday is always coming soon :) Cheers Robin
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Cool report of the Montblanc dinner event

 
 By: ED209 : August 8th, 2014-11:57
And that Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar looks great on your wrist. Regards, ED-209
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Thank you Ed!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 8th, 2014-18:48
Yeah I do like the Meisterstuck Heritage series. Now I feel the moonphase looks very nice too and prefer it to the PC as it has a simpler dial Cheers Robin
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The Star Moon watch looks good!

 
 By: patrick_y : August 11th, 2014-08:07
The Star Moon watch looks good! This watch has a great design! Thanks for making me hungry Robin!
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Thanks Patrick! I am also hungry now...

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 12th, 2014-01:38
for more watches! :p I think you meant Meisterstuck Heritage Moonphase (not Star series)? That was a watch I played alot with that evening and yes, it looks very nice, especially in red gold! cheers robin
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That's the one! [nt]

 
 By: patrick_y : August 15th, 2014-08:21
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