Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph GMT/Date
The diameter is still a contemporary standard of 43mm but more importantly the thickness is retained at 14.7mm.
The Rieussec weighs in a full 130 grams.
Besides the chronograph function, this model also displays a second time zone, the date, and a day/night indicator. All these complications are adjusted via the crown except, of course, for the chronograph.
The crown has three positions:
Position 1- The crown is flush against the case; turning it winds the watch.
Position 2- The crown is pulled out one notch. In this position the quick set hours hand (solid/luminous filled) and date are adjusted. The hours move in one hour increments forwards or backwards and the date changes accordingly. This hand should be used to display the time when travelling since adjusting it does not alter the minute hand nor does the balance stop while the crown is in this position.
Position 3- The crown is pulled out two notches. The minute hand and blued “home time” hand are linked so in this position the Rieussec can be set to the correct local time. If the owner is not travelling, the quickset hours hand can then be adjusted so that it overlaps and hides the blue hand from view.
This Nicolas Rieussec uses the caliber MB R200, which was conceived, developed, and manufactured in-house at Le Locle by the Montblanc team. The MB R200 utilizes the same components as its manual counterpart the MB R100, only the automatic winding system is added.
On the MB R200, the column wheel movement is exposed. On this magnification it is possible to see some excess lubrication on the reset hammer.
Its twin barrel design is reported to provide a power reserve of 72 hours.
The MB R200 is a 40 jeweled movement with a screwed balance wheel oscillating at a rate of 28,800 VPH. It is factory adjusted in 5 positions before being encased. Over 10 days the watch garnered a remarkable -4 seconds/day.
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