Mont Blanc Nicolas Riussec

[Soov535]

Fellow horophiles.

I have the chance to swap my Sub Date ceramic for this.

http://www.montblanc.com/en/collection/watches/mon...


Thoughts? I do like it a lot.

[EJH]

That is a beautiful watch!

For me, the decision would be based around what I wanted, how I wore the watch and always a bit of comparative value.

My SD (a late 16600) has a very hard life as I wear it for everything as:

1 I know all bits are replaceable (new case decimates value but I bought it to wear so not a consideration) and
2 I have “lesser,” dress watches (old Omega, etc) for other occasions

Were it me, if I had a ceramic Sub, I wouldn’t make the change, given how I use the watch.

That said, I’m not au fait with the MB’s horology (Rolexes are quite simple beasts, all told) and it’s not my decision; I merely thought I would try and explain how I would make the decision.

I should also caveat this by stating my watch-buying logic is slightly flawed as, being a bit of a hoarder, I have ended up with a few watches (which isn’t necessarily the right answer) as I can always think of reasons not to sell / swap and buy another instead

[Soov535]

I use the Sub every day (only wtach) but I have an office job and remove it for DIY etc.

I reckon it will be fairly robust.


Sub is a lovely thing and it's held its value but I really want a complications piece. I think it's time to move on.....!!

[soad]

Do it. Very eye catching design.

[Soov535]

soad said:

Do it. Very eye catching design.

Did the deed. Getting it Tuesday. It's the Automatic GMT with dual time, chronograph and night/day indicator for the GMT reading. List £8k.

Will post some photos when it comes.

Edited by Soov535 on Thursday 18th February 14:15

[EJH]

Soov535 said:

Did the deed. Getting it Tuesday. It's the Automatic GMT with dual time, chronograph and night/day indicator for the GMT reading. List £8k.
Will post some photos when it comes.

Edited by Soov535 on Thursday 18th February 14:15

Brilliant! Proper complications, too.

Enjoy it...and tell us all about it!

[The Beast of Codfin]

Attractive watch. Are they in house movements or ETA?

[HarrySmash]

Very nice indeed OP, you will be very pleased. I had a look at one in the flesh a couple of years ago when I bought my Montblanc Sport Chronograph.

To answer the Beast of Codfin - the Nicolas Rieussec watch has the Montblanc manufactured Calibre MB R200 movement.

[andy tims]

Nice choice - looking forward to some pictures

[Soov535]

swerni said:

Looks lovely mate

Cheers - coming Wednesday (or perhaps tomorrow if the dealer trusts me enough to cross parcels - I've dealt with him before).


Pictures to follow once the happy day comes!!


Thanks to all for the advice.

[matrignano]

Any updates and wrist shots please?
Seriously considering one...

[Soov535]

matrignano said:

Any updates and wrist shots please?
Seriously considering one...

Sadly my Sub didn't pass muster when it arrived due a worn self winder bearing so dealer sent it back.

Ended up doing a deal with DomH and now have a GMT Batman and some beaters.

[matrignano]

Shame! but thanks for replying

[PJ S]

^
Just get it – you won’t be disappointed.