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Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours Chronograph Rose Gold: 7 Months Review
It has been seven months since I purchased the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours Chronograph in Rose Gold so I thought
that it might be interesting to post a second review. As you certainly know luxury watches are a very emotional purchase (and at times, too emotional!) so a review after a few weeks or months usually provides with a more balanced view of the pro and cons of a watch.
I am happy to report that I am still very much in love with the watch!
A great thing of using a watch is that you no longer pay so much attention (or even see) the initial signs
of usage (or scratches) so I always enjoy a watch even more after a few months:
In the last four months I did rotate this Montblanc with a much smaller watch (the new Rolex
day-date in green that is 36mm) so after going back to the Rising Hours I have to get used to the different
weight and size. At 43 mm the Rieussec Rising Hours certainly doesn't go unnoticed yet it is very elegant
and wearable even on a fairly small wrist like mine.
Looking back at my previous posts I am very glad that I went for the rising hours and not another
Rieussec like the dual time (Thanks to Robin and others for the valuable help and suggestions).
Nothing wrong with the other models but I do think that the unique patented way to show the time of the
rising hours makes it very special in a collection.
The biggest problem in small or even more for a big watches collection is getting sure to have some diversity and difference between watches that would justify a rotation.
In this regard this watch is always surprising and interesting. It takes a bit to get used to the different
way to display the time so, every time I wear it, there is always a surprise factor.
I enjoy the combination of the watch with other Montblanc products like the notebook and
obviously the fountain and regular pens. Here you see it with the Meisterstück anniversary in rose
gold that fits very well with the watch (or so I think)
By now you will know that I am not a great photographer... yet I wanted also to share
a photo of the movement which is very special. I am always fascinated by in-house movements
and I think that here Montblanc created something very different. The finish is stunning and so
is the gold rotor and the mother of pearl logo.
A better photo of the four Montblanc pieces
Is this watch for everyone?
Budget aside I think this is a typical love it or not watch. The design of the case, sizing
and weight (especially on the gold version) will make it a winner to some but not to all.
I think that the design is in many way fairly traditional and wearable and I am in love with it.
But I am less impressed by some others Rieussec models so, in my opinion, you need
to feel a bit of love at first sight for this type of watch.
I also like the day-date function that is always very useful to me.
The Rieussec Rising Hours is very easy to read. I have seen in other reviews some doubts about the
minutes hand legibility: I can assure you that there is no issue whatsoever and you get used to it very quickly.
Here is a last photo taken at 5:51 PM: notice how the hours colour changes from black to blue during the evening/night hours.
This again to me is something very rare in a watch (and perhaps unique to montblanc) that is very fascinating.
In conclusions I feel very lucky to own this watch and would certainly recommend a Rieussec, or Rieussec Rising Hours as a
very plausible "grail" to watch for collections. There is something unique in this collection that is not available anywhere else.
Best Regards
Christianch
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2014-10-27 20:03:20
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Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours Chronograph Rose Gold: 7 Months Review
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Thanks for sharing
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Great review Christianch!
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yes it is substantial but nice
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Yes many of the Montblanc Villerets are indeed big
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Great read, Christian. I love a lot these owner's reviews.
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Thank you Nicolas
Indeed the main issues with some watches is the strong emotional "want" factor vs. wearability. I try to buy only wearable pieces but, like in every collection, I do have some that I don't wear as much as I would like !
These "long term" owner's review and in situ pictures are great!
I think most of our watch collections are fairly vast but I'm glad that the Rieussec Rising Hours has enough appeal to make its way into a regular rotation. Looking forward to the next review in a years time ! :-) Thank you for sharing Best, Mike
Very nice watch
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Thanks a lot Stewart, indeed...
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I know what you mean about diversity.
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