The Basics
The Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique was introduced in 2011. Its hand-wound caliber MB M65.63 is housed in an oversized case with a bulge at 6:00 for the ‘mysterious’ hours and minutes. It is the world’s first wristwatch to feature a tourbillon with double cylindrical balance springs, which were originally developed in the 18th century for marine chronometers. Because the two cylindrical balance springs develop respiration in opposition to each other and maintain identical torque, the isochronism is even further optimized for extreme precision in the watch’s movement.
| Brand: | Montblanc |
| Family: | Villeret |
| Reference: | 106494 |
| Name: | Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique White Gold |
| Produced: | 2011 |
| Limited: | Yes, 8 units |
Below is a detailed look at Montblanc’s model 106494 from Villeret watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Montblanc’s Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique White Gold (106494) was originally released in 2011. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph (2.5 Hz) to provide a 45-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The white gold case measures 47mm in diameter and roughly 15mm thick. The case is paired with a sapphire color dial with losange-shaped hands, and a mixed hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Montblanc’s Villeret model 106494 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | |
| Diameter: | 47mm |
| Height: | 15mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Villeret 106494 movement is a powered by caliber MB M65.63 made by Montblanc. The 26-jewel hand-wound movement is 38.4mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18000 semi-oscillations per hour or 2.5 Hz. This movement offers a 45-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Montblanc |
| Caliber: | MB M65.63 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 38.4mm |
| Jewels: | 26 |
| Reserve: | 45 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Tourbillon Escapement |
The Price
How much does the Montblanc’s Villeret 106494 cost? This watch was introduced in 2011 and has been in Montblanc’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 8 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Montblanc
- Model: Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique White Gold
- Reference Number: 106494
- Limited: Yes, 8 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 47
- Thickness: 15
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Sapphire
- Indexes: Mixed and Losange-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Montblanc
- Caliber: MB M65.63
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 38.4mm
- Jewels: 26
- Power Reserve: 45 hours
- Frequency: 18000 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About Montblanc
Claus-Johannes Voss, Alfred Nehemias, and August Eberstein founded the company now known as Montblanc as a pen maker in Hamburg, Germany, in 1906. Today, as a member of the Richemont group, Montblanc produces a range of luxury goods under the leadership of CEO Jerome Lambert.
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