Not really a Tribute, not a new watch, a bit of both, with some liberty in the design, but in total respect of the DNA. That's just brilliant.
I used to say that, for me, the watch which represented the most the DNA of the brand was the Rieussec Chronograph.
I will now add this one.
There are some Pateks I really love. In the high end range, there are some beautiful minute repeaters which have the good taste to sound deliciously.
On a more " reasonable " range, the world time is one of the top Patek watches.
We could even mention the automatic mono counter chronograph 5960, especially in its steel version, which is very original and fresh, if you remove the bracelet.
I still love the 5070, but this new Montblanc looks finer, to me. And much more fair in price.
I totally hear you on the un Patek Patek. And I cross my fingers for you to find yours!
Best,
Nicolas