Montblanc - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Montblanc
    Year: Circa 2009
    Reference No: 103846
    Movement No: 122’149
    Case No: OA 188145
    Model Name: Villeret 1858 Grand Chronographe Émail Grand Feu
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. MB M16.29, 22 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Montblanc pin buckle
    Dimensions: 47mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Montblanc Certificate of Origin signed by watchmaker Demetrio Cabiddu dated 4th March 2009, instruction manual, and fitted wooden presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    To celebrate the 150th anniversary Minerva manufacture, the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Grand Chronographe Émail Grand Feu was released in 2008. The production of the timepiece was limited to 1 unique piece in platinum, 8 pieces in 18K white gold and 58 pieces in pink gold, referencing the year of 1858 when Minerva was founded in Villeret. The present pink gold example features a magnificent white Grand Feu enameled dial, created by dusting enamel powder onto a gold disc and heating it at very high temperatures repeatedly in successive layers. The present watch is the perfect combination of exquisite traditional craftsmanship and fine watchmaking technique.

    The Montblanc Villeret calibre MB M16.29 is inspired by the original Minerva caliber 17.29 made for wristwatches and pocket watches from the 1930s. The plates and bridges of the movement of the present watch are made in accordance with the highest standards of traditional watchmaking. The circular-grained baseplate is made up of rhodium-plated German silver, and the beautifully hand-chamfered bridges are embellished by circular-graining and Côtes de Genève. Every single component of the column wheel chronograph movement is carried out meticulously by hand and is aligned to enable tolerances of a hundredth of a millimetre.

    The present watch further bears the signature of master watchmaker Demetrio Cabiddu on the inner surface of the hinged cuvette, with the winding crown is adorned by the Montblanc symbol set in genuine mother-of-pearl. Numbered 04 in a limited production of only 58 pieces, and offered with its Certificate of Origin and presentation box, this present example is without a doubt an extremely well-executed timepiece of true haute horlogerie.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 103846
A fine and attractive pink gold monopusher chronograph wristwatch with grand feu enamel dial, hinged caseback, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 4 out of a limited edition of 58 pieces

Circa 2009
47mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$65,000 - 130,000 
€7,800-15,600
$8,300-16,700

Sold for HK$127,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024