Introduced as part of the Watches & Wonders 2020 platform, the Montblanc 1858 collection draws attention with its sporty-vintage models inspired by the tendency to reconnect to nature and the legacy of the brand.
Within the scope of the Watches & Wonders 2020 platform, many brands started to introduce their new models. One of the remarkable innovations of the On-Line trade show is the Montblanc 1858 Collection. The brand, which cares about nature and its history while designing its watches, includes sporty-vintage watches in this collection. The inspiration for design and product codes is based on the Minerva military chronographs of the 1920s and 1930s. This year, the brand presents a collection of blue-themed capsules, that tribute to glaciers and snowy mountain environments.
Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 100 (Ref. 126006)
Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 100 model, in which the brand reinterpreted the 44mm historical Minerva military mono-pusher chronograph, comes with a 44mm, matt Grade 5 titanium case. On the front of the watch is a curved scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflection and anti-magnetizing coating. The case shows resistance to water pressure up to 30 meters. While the crown controls the mono-pusher chronograph function, there is another pusher at 2 o'clock for the split seconds. Titanium case back with sapphire crystal compartment is fixed to the case with screws.
One of the most remarkable features of the model is the dial, which is made of monolithic gold and decorated with gradual blue grand feu enamel. The blue background is adorned with orange and white elements that take the vintage style one-step further while increasing the legibility of complications in both day and night conditions. As with the original model, the Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph has a white range finder scale around its dial. The common feature of the legendary Minerva chronographs, the telemeter, adds both functionality and vintage touch to this model. There is also a snail-shaped tachymeter scale in the middle of the dial.
The Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 100 is powered by the in-house, self-winding movement Caliber MB M16.31 that provides an average of 50 hours of power reserve when fully wound.
The model comes on a blue alligator leather strap painted with the 'sfumato' technique and a titanium buckle.
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere (Ref. 125565)
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere is one of the most important symbols of the 1858 Collection with its two different domed, rotating hemispheres and world time complications. This year, the brand presents the 1858 Geosphere in a 42mm, Grade 5 titanium case with blue and icy white design details. The glaciers and the ice itself from the purest white to the darkest blue inspire the model.
The model is equipped with a box-type, anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal on the front side. There is "Spirit of Mountain Exploration" text on the case back. A blue ceramic insert with Super-LumiNOVA filled cardinal points accompanies the bi-directional stainless steel bezel of the watch. The case shows resistance to water pressure up to 100 meters.
Let's not forget that Montblanc 1858 Geosphere model is dedicated to the 'Seven Summits' mountaineering project. Considered as one of the hardest mountaineering tasks in the world, only 500 athletes have managed to fulfill their duties so far.
The watch's dial has a smoky blue color with ice-white details to give it a very cool and contemporary look. The model carries all the typical design codes of the 1858 Collection, with large figures and markers, an authentic 1950s Montblanc logo, curved cathedral-shaped hands, and railroad pattern. All the details that are important for maximum legibility are white Super-LumiNOVA applied.
The automatic movement Caliber MB 29.25 featuring world time complication and offering an average of 42 hours of power reserve when fully wound powers this special watch.
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere is complemented with a blue calfskin strap painted with the 'sfumato' technique and a titanium buckle. The model, Ref. 125.567, is also available with a bi-metal titanium and stainless steel bracelets.
