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enjoythemusic · 26 August 2023, 05:29 AM

First, gotta give thanks to Bill Comfort @ WatchBox as it was a pleasure to work with him on this two-timepiece deal.

HINT: One is for my Muse / wife to makeup for my stupidly letting go of the PP 5110 AD Wall Clock many years ago. When we're at timepiece stores she always, always seems to gravitate towards WorldTime timepieces.

HINT 2: For me, well, ummm... i actually already have it (yet in a different color). It is a simple piece that 'only' tells the time.

HINT 3: Neither have a seconds hand.

HINT 4: Each uses a pretty 'basic' movement. Nothing overly fancy at all movement-wise, actually.

Any guesses? Hopefully wrist shots tomorrow.

Calatrava r · 26 August 2023, 09:50 AM

Looking forward to it.

WatchEater666 · 26 August 2023, 10:21 AM

Dont tease!

enjoythemusic · 26 August 2023, 11:43 AM

HINT 5: Both have 'partially' blue 'dialS'.

FrugalGreubel · 26 August 2023, 02:58 PM

I have no idea what it is but I can’t wait to find out.

Andad · 26 August 2023, 03:01 PM

Can’t wait…..

enjoythemusic · 26 August 2023, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by andad

can’t wait…..

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Originally Posted by frugalgreubel

i have no idea what it is but i can’t wait to find out.

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brandrea · 26 August 2023, 09:47 PM

Congratulations in advance Steven

Little machines · 26 August 2023, 10:53 PM

Congratulations! Funny!

enjoythemusic · 27 August 2023, 01:46 AM

Heeeere we go! :)

Ok, gotta admit i kinda sorta half-lied. Yes the movements, while pretty standard stuff, have been modded a bit. Montblanc wisely integrated (not module) their mods and the dialSSSSS are stunning in their appearance and in the way they move. While it's no longer produced, this WorldTimer is a heck of a bargain imho within the secondary market. Muse and i have seen many, MANY worldtimers and this one, i feeel, is one heck of a value and absolutely gorgeous to boot!

Price aside, it looks stunning in person! Not as visually thick as seen in the recent WatchBox video. Thankfully, the top bezel greatly protects the edge/side top crystal, which helps make it far less likely to be side-swipe chipped. The butterfly clasp strap crimping system makes it very safe too.

No real need to discuss the M.A.D.1 Blue. Ok, yes, it goes well with the red and yes both straps are aftermarket. Imho the Blue is easier to wind and set due to the crown style difference. The blue strap has been just sitting here for about a year+... waiting... for this moment. Plus now i can FINALLY write that funny horology article i've been tinkering with on and off for about a year

PS: Thanks again to WatchBox. Oh my, they even sent a hat and a watch box gratis. Hmm, a WatchBox watch box. A bit too 'on-the-nose' if you ask me, like calling a Coney Island old-school gamer place "Games Games Games" (if you know what i mean in this Fun Society :) ).

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Here's a vid of the actual Montblanc timepiece. Hi, I'm Tim, and thank you for.... Be sure to see how the 'trick' dialSSSS work, it's a multi-layer fun-fest

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chrono1g · 27 August 2023, 01:55 AM

Wow! Nice pickup. The Montblanc is awesome, not something you see everyday.

ZOOK · 27 August 2023, 03:20 AM

Congratulations!

FrugalGreubel · 27 August 2023, 03:51 AM

As always excellent choices. I love both of them. Congrats!

enjoythemusic · 27 August 2023, 04:37 AM

Thx everyone.

bonovox · 27 August 2023, 08:12 AM

Pretty sweet duo. Congrats and enjoy!

enjoythemusic · 27 August 2023, 09:42 AM

The happy couple together at last.

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FrugalGreubel · 27 August 2023, 12:07 PM

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The happy couple together at last.

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I love this photo. Thanks again for sharing.

Carguy87 · 27 August 2023, 01:32 PM

Cool watches Steve!!

thanks for sharing

Andad · 27 August 2023, 02:38 PM

Nice additions Steven.

Have you received your Bel Canto?

enjoythemusic · 27 August 2023, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

Nice additions Steven.

Have you received your Bel Canto?

A most humble thanks. Wife loves the Montblanc and in a few more weeks her custom handcrafted strap will be here.

Bel Canto... (deep sigh) has been delayed... and look fwd to the purple dial version hopefully in a few more months' time.

brandrea · 27 August 2023, 10:00 PM

Well done Steven, congratulations

joli160 · 27 August 2023, 10:59 PM

Huge congrats, the Mont Blanc is really beautiful

1William · 27 August 2023, 11:00 PM

Very nice.

GB-man · 27 August 2023, 11:54 PM

Congrats

llngoc · 28 August 2023, 12:32 AM

Congratulations!

I was so confused for a while as I thought you were getting only one watch.

And you also updated your avatar.

Hollie_Rollie · 28 August 2023, 03:34 AM

Congratulations!

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Ferrari308 · 28 August 2023, 10:36 PM

Fantastic pieces!!

The MAD watches are extremely interesting for me - they are just quirky enough that I would love to own one. The Montblanc is a work of art!

PDG

enjoythemusic · 28 August 2023, 11:44 PM

Thanks everyone, and yes wife loves it!

CFR · 31 August 2023, 01:58 PM

This was a fun read, Steven, and congrats! Also, I noticed the Nam Hing springbar tool. I got one a few months ago but haven't had occasion to use it yet. I hope it's all that everyone says it is!

Armis · 31 August 2023, 03:39 PM

Dynamic duo, congratulations!

I know you like the MAD watch a lot

What motivated you to also add the blue version? I wouldn’t be able to choose between the two myself.

26 August 2023, 05:29 AM	#1
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	A Weird Pair Of Timepieces Coming Soon Thx To WatchBox First, gotta give thanks to Bill Comfort @ WatchBox as it was a pleasure to work with him on this two-timepiece deal. HINT: One is for my Muse / wife to makeup for my stupidly letting go of the PP 5110 AD Wall Clock many years ago. When we're at timepiece stores she always, always seems to gravitate towards WorldTime timepieces. HINT 2: For me, well, ummm... i actually already have it (yet in a different color). It is a simple piece that 'only' tells the time. HINT 3: Neither have a seconds hand. HINT 4: Each uses a pretty 'basic' movement. Nothing overly fancy at all movement-wise, actually. Any guesses? Hopefully wrist shots tomorrow. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

26 August 2023, 11:43 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	HINT 5: Both have 'partially' blue 'dialS'. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

26 August 2023, 03:01 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	Can’t wait….. __________________ E

27 August 2023, 01:46 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	Heeeere we go! :) Ok, gotta admit i kinda sorta half-lied. Yes the movements, while pretty standard stuff, have been modded a bit. Montblanc wisely integrated (not module) their mods and the dialSSSSS are stunning in their appearance and in the way they move. While it's no longer produced, this WorldTimer is a heck of a bargain imho within the secondary market. Muse and i have seen many, MANY worldtimers and this one, i feeel, is one heck of a value and absolutely gorgeous to boot! Price aside, it looks stunning in person! Not as visually thick as seen in the recent WatchBox video. Thankfully, the top bezel greatly protects the edge/side top crystal, which helps make it far less likely to be side-swipe chipped. The butterfly clasp strap crimping system makes it very safe too. No real need to discuss the M.A.D.1 Blue. Ok, yes, it goes well with the red and yes both straps are aftermarket. Imho the Blue is easier to wind and set due to the crown style difference. The blue strap has been just sitting here for about a year+... waiting... for this moment. Plus now i can FINALLY write that funny horology article i've been tinkering with on and off for about a year PS: Thanks again to WatchBox. Oh my, they even sent a hat and a watch box gratis. Hmm, a WatchBox watch box. A bit too 'on-the-nose' if you ask me, like calling a Coney Island old-school gamer place "Games Games Games" (if you know what i mean in this Fun Society :) ). . . . Here's a vid of the actual Montblanc timepiece. Hi, I'm Tim, and thank you for.... Be sure to see how the 'trick' dialSSSS work, it's a multi-layer fun-fest . __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 August 2023, 04:37 AM	#14
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	Thx everyone. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

26 August 2023, 09:50 AM	#2
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,416	Looking forward to it.

26 August 2023, 10:21 AM	#3
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,982	Dont tease!

26 August 2023, 02:58 PM	#5
FrugalGreubel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY Watch: Voutilainen (2030) Posts: 807	I have no idea what it is but I can’t wait to find out.

26 August 2023, 09:47 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	Congratulations in advance Steven

26 August 2023, 10:53 PM	#9
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,652	Congratulations! Funny!

27 August 2023, 01:55 AM	#11
chrono1g "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 147	Wow! Nice pickup. The Montblanc is awesome, not something you see everyday.

27 August 2023, 03:20 AM	#12
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,944	Congratulations!

27 August 2023, 03:51 AM	#13
FrugalGreubel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY Watch: Voutilainen (2030) Posts: 807	As always excellent choices. I love both of them. Congrats!

27 August 2023, 08:12 AM	#15
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,447	Pretty sweet duo. Congrats and enjoy!

27 August 2023, 09:42 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	The happy couple together at last. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 August 2023, 01:32 PM	#18
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,533	Cool watches Steve!! thanks for sharing

27 August 2023, 02:38 PM	#19
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	Nice additions Steven. Have you received your Bel Canto? __________________ E

27 August 2023, 10:00 PM	#21
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	Well done Steven, congratulations

27 August 2023, 10:59 PM	#22
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Huge congrats, the Mont Blanc is really beautiful __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

27 August 2023, 11:00 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Very nice.

27 August 2023, 11:54 PM	#24
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Congrats __________________

28 August 2023, 12:32 AM	#25
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,649	Congratulations! I was so confused for a while as I thought you were getting only one watch. And you also updated your avatar.

28 August 2023, 03:34 AM	#26
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,353	Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2023, 10:36 PM	#27
Ferrari308 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Deep South Watch: Daytona,GMT,Sub,DD Posts: 721	Fantastic pieces!! The MAD watches are extremely interesting for me - they are just quirky enough that I would love to own one. The Montblanc is a work of art! PDG

28 August 2023, 11:44 PM	#28
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	Thanks everyone, and yes wife loves it! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

31 August 2023, 01:58 PM	#29
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075	This was a fun read, Steven, and congrats! Also, I noticed the Nam Hing springbar tool. I got one a few months ago but haven't had occasion to use it yet. I hope it's all that everyone says it is!

31 August 2023, 03:39 PM	#30
Armis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: . Posts: 1,584	Dynamic duo, congratulations! I know you like the MAD watch a lot What motivated you to also add the blue version? I wouldn’t be able to choose between the two myself.

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