Villeret 1858 Retour à Zéro Edition of 8

Pre-Owned in excellent condition. Includes original box and papers

A masterpiece of traditional Swiss haute horlogerie, the Montblanc Villeret 1858 in 18K white gold embodies the storied legacy of Minerva craftsmanship with an exceptional hand-wound movement featuring the rare “Retour à Zéro” function. Powered by the meticulously finished Minerva calibre, the large central seconds hand instantly resets to zero when the crown is pulled, enabling precision setting to the second — a sophisticated complication rarely seen outside of high-end chronographs. The solid gold dial is exquisitely hand-guillochéd, catching the light with depth and texture, and framed by a polished 41 mm white gold case with domed sapphire crystal and an elegant convex bezel.

Limited to just eight numbered examples in white gold, this timepiece offers both exclusivity and timeless design. The caseback reveals the movement through a screw-in sapphire opening under a hinged cuvette, while the crown is set with the signature Montblanc mother-of-pearl emblem. With traditional gold hands, hand-stitched alligator leather strap, and a hearty 60-hour power reserve, it’s an exceptional blend of artisanal decoration and mechanical prowess — ideal for collectors seeking a refined and rare watchmaking treasure.

Reference Number:  WAO3836

• Case: 47mm in 18k white gold
  
  
• Bezel: 18k white gold
  
  
• Dial: Dark grey, hand-guilloched in solid gold 
  
  
• Crystal: Sapphire 
  
  
• Movement: Caliber Minerva 13-18
  
  
  • Mechanical, manually-wound movement
  • Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
    
  • Zero reset mechanism 
  • 60 hour power reserve 
    
    
• Water Resistance: 30 meters
  
  
• Bracelet: Hand-stitched alligator leather with 18k white gold buckle
  
  
• Box and Papers: Includes box and papers dated 2009