SIHH 2014: Homage to Nicolas Rieussec by Montblanc

Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie exhibition this year will open its doors on Monday, January 20. Many famous brands are preparing new model releases for the exhibition. One of these brands is Montblanc, which will present at the exhibition its new product - the Homage to Nicolas Rieussec watch.

Homage to Nicolas Rieussec watch by Montblanc

The new model, released in a limited edition, has a round case with a diameter of 43 mm in 18- carat pink gold. There is also available in a stainless steel version. The large crown, decorated with the company logo, is placed at the 3 o`clock position and the chronograph buttons - at the 8 o`clock position.
The silver dial with a grainy finish is equipped with an additional dial with a black scale and hands of gold. Arabic numerals are coated with fluorescent material, invisible in daylight, and they appear in the dark. The hands are also covered with white luminescent. The skeletonized hand indicates the second time zone. On the main dial at the 4 and 8 o`clock positions are located enamel counters: 60-second and 30-minute, readings of which are read by means of the fixed blued steel hand. At the 3 o`clock position is the date aperture, and at the 9 o`clock position - the second time zone pointer.

Homage to Nicolas Rieussec watch by Montblanc

The unique Homage to Nicolas Rieussec watch is collected based on the automatic mechanism MB R200 with two barrels, 72 - hour power reserve. To observe the work of the caliber, consisting of 319 parts, is possible through the sapphire glass, mounted on the back cover.
The chronograph comes on a black alligator strap with a triple-folding clasp.

Official site of Montblanc.

Written by Angel