SIHH-2014: Villeret 1858 ExoTourbillon Rattrapante by Montblanc

The new model ExoTourbillon Rattrapante, adding to the Villeret 1858 collection, is one of the magnificent watches presented by Montblanc at the 2014 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie.

Villeret 1858 ExoTourbillon Rattrapante watch by Montblanc

The watch is equipped with split -second chronograph, patented Montblanc Exo- tourbillion, equipped with a wide balance swinging outside of the tourbillon carriage. The case is made of 18- carat white gold, has a diameter of 47 mm. On the front side of the case is protected by a domed sapphire crystal, perfectly in harmony with the departing down lugs. The gold dial is partially skeletonized and rhodium- coated, decorated with enamel grand feu. The tourbillon revolves every 4 minutes, installed into the carriage at the 12 o`clock position. On the periphery of the dial is placed the chronograph rattrapante scale, through which you can instantly stop the course of the central second`s hand to fix the current time interval, while most of the time does not stop its course. The second`s indicator is also located on the periphery.

Villeret 1858 ExoTourbillon Rattrapante watch by Montblanc

The decentralized enamel indicator at the 6 o`clock position displays two time zones. The current time zone is determined by using skeletonized hand and blue hand displays the data of the local time zone. The second`s counter is located at the 9 o`clock position, 30-minute counter – at the 3 o`clock position, 24 -hour counter - in the position between 4 and 5 o`clock.
The novelty comes on an alligator strap with a black buckle in 18- carat white gold.
The model is released in a limited quantity of 18 items. To buy the Villeret 1858 ExoTourbillon Rattrapante watch by Montblanc is available at a price of 250,000 Euros (about 339,025 U.S. dollars).

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Written by Lucy Vuiton