The two Montblanc watch manufactures

Apr 16, 2015,07:49 AM
 

Thanks Robin for this overview of the 2 Montblanc watch manufactures.  Cool videos too.

Regards,

ED-209

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The Montblanc Watch Manufactures in Villeret and Le Locle

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 15th, 2015-20:45
As promised, here is an introductory post explaining the 2 watch manufactures of Montblanc, namely their very traditional haute horology manufacture at Villeret as well as the more modern manufacture and quality center of excellence at Le Locle. More post...  

Maybe we can visit together next time my friend !

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 17th, 2015-03:48
Will be a cool tour Let\'s aim for this someday Cheers Robin

My 1st Montblanc watch

 
 By: MTF : April 16th, 2015-04:18
Robin, Thanks for the Introduction to the Manufactures. I've never been to either despite travelling nearby. There are too many factories in Switzerland. When we were collecting Montblanc Limited Edition pens in the 1980s and 1990s, we did not buy the cor...  

Nice sharing MTF!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 17th, 2015-03:51
Your Nicolas Rieussec looks great! Now on Villerets being large - they also have smaller ones such as the Vintage Pulsograph at 39mm. My chronograph grand feu enamel is 41mm, quite big by my standards but somehow, the design of the curved back and the lea... 

The two Montblanc watch manufactures

 
 By: ED209 : April 16th, 2015-07:49
Thanks Robin for this overview of the 2 Montblanc watch manufactures. Cool videos too. Regards, ED-209

Glad you like them :)

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 17th, 2015-03:51
Cheers Robin

a post with a strong passion!

 
 By: FanFrancisco : April 19th, 2015-09:08
... thanks for the passionate post, Robin, can feel your strong passion with MB as well as the watches! look forward to your next posts, especially keen to hear what collaboration of Villeret and Le Locle will have! stefan

Thanks Stefan!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 19th, 2015-21:52
Yes i will be following up very soon My passion for MB started with Villeret. Their manufacture is really a very special one with so much passion put into each movement they manufacture. Stay tuned Cheers Robin

Looking forward to reading the full report Robin!

 
 By: andrewluff : April 21st, 2015-03:26
I have been to both manufactures and it was an amazing experience... will enjoy reliving it through your report. Cheers Andrew

Nice Andrew!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 21st, 2015-06:11
One day I will visit them too My lifelong dream Cheers Robin

I'm late reading this posts...

 
 By: Mark in Paris : April 27th, 2015-14:13
but I knew it would be time consuming! It is not that often that someone loving watches can have a deep discovery of such a manufacture's facilities. Montblanc is new in that field with the Villeret line but what a move. Nice write-up and I keep the 2 nex...  

That Montblanc Villeret Vintage Pulsograph

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 28th, 2015-02:53
Looks so nice on your wrist Mark!!! The white enamel vintage inspired dial is to die for! Take your time to read the manufactures and enjoy the pics and videos of your Montblanc Villeret Vintage Pulsograph my friend Good things we slowly appreciate, like ...