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Mo n t b l a n c Ti m e pi e c e s 2018 160 years of innovation 4 – 5 Two manufactures. One passion 8 – 9 The Montblanc 500 hours test: certified perfection 10 – 11 Exo Tourbillon and Chronograph 12 – 13 Montblanc 1858 14 – 39 Montblanc Star Legacy 40 – 63 Montblanc TimeWalker 64 – 75
16 0 ye a r s o f innovation.
M ontblanc’s watchmaking tradi-
tion began 160 years ago, when
in 1858 Charles-Yvan Robert founded
The journey to new heights continued
throughout the 20th century with
multiple achievements, innovative
a watch workshop in the Saint-Imier patents and trailblazing timekeeping
valley, starting the Minerva era. technology, resulting in highly
Today, Minerva is home of the precise stopwatches that kept time
Mont blanc Manufacture in Villeret. exact to the 1/100th of a second.
In its heyday it was one of the leading
specialists in professional watches
for measuring small intervals of time
with high precision.
As early as the 1880s, the Manufac-
ture had started to specialise in
pocket watches that could be wound
with a crown. They were among the
first to be wound without a separate
key and the reason why Minerva Those developments symbolise
experienced success and expansion the level of mastery and innovation
early on. The innovative timepieces obtained by Minerva since 1858,
also attracted attention at various and consolidate its reputation in
world exhibitions of the time, winning the manufacture of pocket watches
prestigious awards. and chronographs.
At the beginning of the 20th century, The Montblanc timepieces of today
the Manufacture started to develop continue the journey of the 160-year
monopusher chronographs and Minerva legacy in three fine watch-
gained recognition for its precise making explorations: the 1858
chronometry, becoming a leading Collection, the Star Legacy Collection
specialist in the fabrication of profes- and the TimeWalker Collection.
sional watches and stopwatches.
Minerva shaped the history of pro-
fessional timekeeping in a way that
few other watch manufactures did.
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Spirit of
Classical
Watchmaking
Star Legacy Collection
With the “Star Legacy”, Montblanc pays tribute to Minerva’s
iconic pocket watches, while keeping the key elements
of legendary timepieces like the gold Hunter Pocket Watch.
The collection continues the journey of classical fine
watchmaking with modern design and enhanced finishes.
1920s
Historical Minerva
Hunter Pocket Watch
Star Legacy
Nicolas Rieussec
Chronograph
Spirit of Spirit of
Exploration Racing
Montblanc 1858 Collection TimeWalker Collection
In the 1920s and 1930s, Minerva pocket watches were Paying tribute to Minerva’s extraordinary heritage, Montblanc
meant for military use and tough mountain explorations. journeys back to the glory days of motor racing with
The 1858 collection captures this explorer’s spirit timing instruments that capture the beauty, spirit and values
from the past and gives it a classic, yet modern shape. of motor racing history. These professional watches
from the TimeWalker collection are a fascinating testament
to sheer performance and innovation.
1930s 1960s
Historical Minerva Historical Minerva
Monopusher Chronograph Rally Timer Stopwatch
1858 TimeWalker
Geosphere Manufacture Chronograph
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C enturies of collected knowledge,
decades of experience, years of
development and hundreds of hours
In the Manufacture’s ateliers, all the
movements’ components are carefully
crafted and decorated by hand using
of dedicated labour – they all culmi- traditional methods. The watchmakers
nate in a Montblanc timepiece coming chamfer every edge, polish even
to life. With their skills and knowledge the tiniest wheel and adorn plates
handed down through generations, and bridges with the traditional
the watchmakers at the Montblanc circular graining and “Côtes de
Manufactures in Villeret and Le Locle Genève” stripes. Their great dexterity
put their pride, passion and soul into and skill are also indispensable in
each timepiece. crafting delicate balance springs, an
accomplishment only very few watch
Two manufactures. manufactures manage.
The Manufacture in Le Locle is
One passion. Montblanc’s Watch and Quality
Excellence Centre, where traditional
As the former home of Minerva, the watchmaking merges with the latest
Montblanc Manufacture in Villeret technologies. From aesthetical
upholds the Manufacture’s legacy of design to construction and prototyp-
expertise. Here, Montblanc’s Move- ing, all the expertise necessary to
ment and Innovation Excellence create an iconic timepiece is concen-
Centre continues to enrich fine Swiss trated here.
watchmaking with groundbreaking Manifested in a superior level of
innovations. Following in the foot- craftsmanship and timelessly elegant
steps of Minerva, the watchmakers design codes, the horological knowl-
developed a suspended Exo Tourbillon edge of the two manufactures is
that features a balance wheel deeply embedded in all Montblanc
floating above the dial. timepieces, passing on the passion
This watchmaking expertise gained for fine watchmaking from grand
from high complica tions is also complication timepieces to refined
applied to the creation of highly three-hand watches.
functional small complications.
Montblanc Watch Manufacture Villeret
Montblanc Watch Manufacture Le Locle 8|9
O nce the carefully orchestrated
interplay of countless parts
is skilfully put together, the mark of
upholds Montblanc’s strict quality
standards do they release it for
subsequent delivery. Each watch
distinction for a newly created that passes the Montblanc
Montblanc timepiece is passing the Laboratory Test 500 is issued with
rigorous testing procedure of an individual test certificate –
the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500. labelling it worthy of Montblanc’s
strict and high-quality standards.
The Montblanc
500 hours test:
certified perfection.
For 500 hours, the timepieces are
subjected to a variety of extreme
conditions: daily life’s wear and tear,
water resistance, numerous settings
and re-settings, different climatic
conditions, as well as a check of all
their specific functions. It is a
demanding and tough procedure that
guarantees the functionality of even
the technically most complex
features, such as the new world-time
compli cation featured in the 1858
Geosphere. All 1858 watches are
tested for maximum reliability and
are water resistant up to 100 m.
Only once the quality assurance
team at the Montblanc Manufacture in
Le Locle is convinced that a watch10 | 11
M ontblanc’s perpetual passion
for technical excellence feeds
into every detail of our timepieces.
developed a smaller and lighter
cage and freed it from the weight of
a balance wheel. The balance is
This quest is epitomised by two strong positioned outside of the rotating
technical pillars. cage causing it to be unaffected
by the inertia of the cage, and there-
EXO TOURBILLON fore improving its precision.
A milestone in the journey of excel- CHRONOGRAPH
lency in fine watchmaking was the
patented Exo Tourbillon. The technical foundation for our
It required three years of development present-day know-how in chrono-
and is especially recognisable by graphs was laid in 1909. Back then,
the large balance wheel with screws, Minerva was one of the few manu-
which is positioned outside of the factures to produce movements
tourbillon’s rotating cage. The notice- equipped with chronograph functions,
able fascination of the first Exo such as the famed Calibre 19.09
Tourbillon was that anyone looking at (19 lines/launched in 1909), featuring
the watch was able to appreciate the iconic V-shaped bridge whose
the beauty of the large balance wheel design would be protected three years
with its slow turning motion of 18,000 later in 1912. In the 1920s, Minerva
oscillations per hour. The two solid invented one of the first manually
gold pillars equilibrating the cage also wound monopusher chronographs,
catch the eye. But besides its beauty developed especially for wristwatches,
it was also technologically ground- marking a new chapter in the Manu-
breaking: the watchmakers implemen- facture’s history. It featured the
ted an extra long axis with a highly V-shaped bridge, a column wheel, and
precise balance. And furthermore, the a horizontal coupling – beating at
innovative mechanical architecture the traditional frequency of 18,000 A/h.
saves energy compared to a conven- Soon the Monopusher Chronograph
tional tourbillon since it weighs less. Calibre 17.29 followed, which
To accomplish this, the engineers was admired for its elegant slimness.12 | 13
M o n t b l a n c 18 5 8
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A tribute to true adventurers.
T he Montblanc 1858 collection finds its
inspiration in the world of mountain explo-
ration. It is a reinterpretation of the Minerva
pocket watches and chronographs from
the 1920s and 1930s that were meant for the
military and mountaineers – boasting high
accuracy, legibility and robustness for use in
extreme conditions.
The new Montblanc 1858 watches evoke
the spirit of the past in a modern way, express-
ing the trends of going back to nature and
discovery. The new vintage exploration-inspired
timepieces feature distinctive aesthetics,
innovative complications, a mix of carefully
selected materials and a choice of different
case sizes – combining high-quality materials
such as an alloy of bronze that evolves over time
with novel and useful in-house complications,
such as the world-time featured in the 1858
Geosphere timepiece. These watches are
designed for the modern-day explorer who
likes to set his own challenges. A man whose
authentic demeanour and style, love of the
unknown and ease with nature allow him to
reach new heights – literally and figuratively.
16 | 17Celebrating the 160th anniversary of reaching the highest peak of each makers in Villeret: two domed globes
Minerva, the Montblanc 1858 continent. The combination of that complete a full rotation in 24
Geosphere honours the heroes of materials such as steel and ceramic hours as they turn in opposite direc-
mountain climbing with a professional- underlines the high quality and tions. Both are surrounded by a
grade, innovative timepiece. Built exclusiveness of this timepiece. scale with the 24 time zones, along
for those who travel the world in On the dial, the world’s seven sum- with a day and night indication in
their perpetual quest for exploration, mits are marked with red dots on contrasting colours. This provides an
it expresses respect for true moun- two turning globes and they are also instinctive way of appreciating
taineers as it is dedicated to the engraved on the case back. the different time zones, aided by
Seven Summits Challenge – the holy The timepiece features a new manu- SuperLumi Nova® applied to the
grail of climbers. To date, less than facture world-time complication continents for increased visibility and
500 athletes have managed this feat: developed by the Montblanc watch- performance at night.
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere
Ident No.: 119286 minutes hands; luminescent beige second
Movement type: Automatic time zone hand
Calibre: MB 29.25, with manufacture complication Dimensions: 41.5 mm, 12.8 mm
Indications: Hours – minutes – date Strap: Calfskin strap coming from the
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless
double anti-reflective coating steel triple-folding clasp
Case back: Stainless steel case back with special Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals
Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours andMontblanc
1858
Geosphere
18 | 19The Montblanc 1858 Pocket Watch on a table with a stand or combined The 60 mm pocket watch is made
Limited Edition honours the 160th with a built-in compass that can of grade-two titanium and
anniversary of Minerva with its new be accessed by opening it up to lay combines polish and satin-finishing.
Manufacture Calibre MB M16.24, a flat on a map for planning adventures. It features a unique red central
beautifully hand-crafted monopusher The back of the compass features hand coated with SuperLumiNova®
movement with the iconic V-shaped an engraving of the four cardinal indicating the time on a 24-hour
bridge and Minerva arrow, directly points, which are enhanced with scale and a dedicated minute track.
inspired by the historic Minerva SuperLumiNova®. The dial offers high readability
Monophuser Chronograph Calibre Over 50 elements compose the and performance during the day
17.29 for pocket watches. versatile and adaptable case. It can and at night. It is crafted from
Designed for mountain explorers, be transformed into a wristwatch that Dumortierite stone, named after
this ultimate and versatile timepiece can be safely worn on the forearm famed French explorer Eugène
offers the unique opportunity to during explorations or comfortably Dumortier, who discovered it in the
appreciate time in different ways be held-in-hand – thanks to a unique Alps mountain chain in 1881.
while discovering new adventures. brown sfumato aged calfskin strap This natural mineral gives the dial a
The pocket watch can be positioned with two pin buckles and a cover. unique blue lustre.
Montblanc 1858 Pocket Watch Limited Edition – 100 pieces
Ident No.: 118485 luminescent indexes and numerals
Movement type: Manually wound monopusher Hands: Luminescent red hours and minutes
chronograph hand; white chronograph seconds hand; white
Calibre: MB M16.24 counters hands
Indications: 24-hour display with minutes Dimensions: 60 mm, 20.80 mm
indication – seconds Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Case: Titanium, domed sapphire crystal Limitation: 100 pieces
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
and compass
Dial: Blue Dumortierite stone with beigeMontblanc
1858
Pocket Watch
Limited Edition
20 | 21The new Montblanc Manufacture of time on a 24-hour scale on a as a column wheel and horizontal Calibre MB M16.24 showcases fine dedicated minute track thanks to an coupling. It features the iconic watchmaking down to the very exclusive and unique red central V-shaped chronograph bridge and last detail. Inspired by the Minerva hand coated with SuperLumiNova®. the Minerva arrow, paying tribute Monopusher Chronograph Calibre This hand-crafted monopusher to its heritage. The bridges are 17.29 of a size of 17 lines (circa 38 mm) chronograph movement is composed decorated with “Côtes de Genève”, developed in 1929 and reworked in of a large balance wheel with circular graining on both sides and the 2000s as the Calibre MB M16.29. 18 screws beating at the traditional hand-chamfered edges – a perfect The new version allows the indication frequency of 18,000 A/h as well example of fine watchmaking. Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.24 Ident No.: Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.24 Bridges: Rhodium-plated German silver, “Côtes de Genève”, recesses Movement type: Manually wound monopusher chronograph circular-grained on both sides, hand-chamfered edges Dimensions: Diameter 38.40 mm, height 6.30 mm Going train: Wheels: Gold-plated, circular-grained, chamfered, diamond Number of components: 252 components hubs on both sides Power reserve: Approx. 50 hrs Pinions: Polished faces and toothing, burnished pivots Movement balance: 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz) Indications: Central hours and minutes – seconds at 12 o’clock Balance: Screw balance, Ø 14.5 mm; 59 mg.cm² Plates: Rhodium-plated German silver, circular-grained on both sides, hand-chamfered edges
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T he Montblanc 1858 collection vintage codes
are directly rooted in the spirit of adventure
and exploration, their distinctive designs being
reminiscent of the original Minerva chronographs
from the 1920s and 1930s.
The satin-finished cases have been slightly
reworked with horns that have been slimmed
down thanks to polished, bevelled edges that
underline their shape.
Fluted crowns are reminescent of period time-
pieces and domed sapphire crystal glass
boxes increase the robustness and vintage
appeal of each watch.
In order to verify the performance of the
collection, all Montblanc 1858 models undergo
the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500 during
which mechanics and materials are tested for
maximum reliability under extreme conditions.
All 1858 models are also water resistant: the
Automatic, Chronograph and Geosphere
models up to 100 metres, the Pocket Watch
Limited Edition up to 30 metres.Destined
to master
c h a ll e n g e s.
24 | 25The Montblanc 1858 Monopusher features an original smoked-green Akin to all other timepieces, the
Chronograph Limited Edition possess- dial and matching green alligator 1858 Monopusher Chronograph is
es a 13.21 calibre – a direct heir strap with beige stitching, coming characterised by its sapphire crystal
of the iconic Calibre 13.20, which from the Montblanc Pelletteria in glass box, domed resized cathedral-
was developed by Minerva in the Florence, Italy. Reminiscent of the shaped hands with SuperLumiNova®,
1920s specifically for use in a wrist- iconic Minerva chronographs, it luminescent Arabic numerals and
watch. This timepiece is part of features a bi-compax dial with a the historic Montblanc logo.
the Montblanc 1858 Collection and small seconds counter at 9 o’clock and On the case back, the sapphire crystal
an epitome of vintage chronograph a chronograph 30-minute counter reveals the intricate beauty of the
design with its 40 mm stainless steel at 3 o’clock, as well as a tachymeter Montblanc Manufacture Monopusher
case. Reinforcing the vintage look, it scale on the outer part of the dial. Chronograph Calibre MB M13.21.
Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition – 100 pieces
Ident No.: 117834 Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated
Movement type: Manually wound monopusher hours and minutes hands; white chronograph
chronograph seconds hand; white counters hands
Calibre: MB M13.21 Dimensions: 40 mm, 12.15 mm
Indications: Central hours and minutes – Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the
seconds at 9 o’clock Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless
Case: Stainless steel, domed glass box with steel pin buckle
anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Limitation: 100 pieces
Dial: Smoked green with beige luminescent numeralsMontblanc
1858
Monopusher
Chronograph
Limited Edition
26 | 27Paying tribute to the historical Calibre features the iconic V-shaped chrono- balance wheel with 18 screws 13.20, which was the first fully inte- graph bridge, whose design was beating at the traditional frequency grated chronograph movement of protected in 1912, along with the of 18,000 A/h, column wheel and Minerva specially developed for use in iconic Minerva arrow decorated by horizontal coupling for fine watch- a wristwatch in 1920, the MB M13.21 hand. It is composed of a large making performance. Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M13.21 Ident No.: Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M13.21 Bridges: Rhodium-plated German silver, “Côtes de Genève”, recesses Movement type: Manually wound monopusher chronograph circular-grained on both sides, hand-chamfered edges Dimensions: Diameter 29.50 mm, height 6.40 mm Going train: Wheels: Gold-plated, circular-grained, chamfered, Number of components: 239 components diamond hubs on both sides Power reserve: Approx. 55 hrs Pinions: Polished faces and toothing, burnished pivots Movement balance: 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz) Indications: Central hours and minutes – seconds at 9 o’clock Balance: Screw balance, Ø 11.40 mm; 26 mg.cm² Plates: Rhodium-plated German silver, circular-grained on both sides, hand-chamfered edges
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The Montblanc 1858 Automatic a sapphire crystal glass box, highlight- at 3 and 9 o’clock, reminiscent of
Chronograph combines pure aesthet- ing the robustness and contemporary Minerva’s historic chronographs.
ics with functionality and boasts look of the watch. Engraved in the The dial is completed with luminescent
the precision of the chronographic case back are a compass, two Arabic numerals and cathedral-
functions. As a first, the Montblanc crossed ice pickaxes and the emblem- shaped hands that are slightly domed
1858 Automatic Chronograph atic Mont Blanc mountain – the iconic and have been enhanced with beige
introduces bi-pushers to the line to peak that inspired the Maison since SuperLumiNova®. A high-quality
activate the Chronograph. Its 42 mm its founding. Being black, the dial lined, black and grey “NATO” strap
case has undergone both polished provides an elegant backdrop for completes the contemporary design.
and satin-finishing and comes with the bi-compass counters positioned
Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph
Ident No.: 117835 Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours
Movement type: Automatic chronograph and minutes hands; white chronograph seconds
Calibre: MB 25.11 hand; white counters hands
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds Dimensions: 42 mm, 14.55 mm
Case: Stainless steel, domed glass box with Strap: “NATO” strap, stainless steel pin buckle
anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Case back: Stainless steel case back with special
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numeralsMontblanc
1858
Automatic
Chronograph
30 | 31The Montblanc 1858 Automatic finishing, the Montblanc 1858 Auto- exploration and the iconic peak. The
features all the distinctive codes of matic has been enhanced with Montblanc 1858 Automatic features
the line while introducing a smaller a bronze bezel and fluted crown, a new interpretation of the historical
case size. With its pure design and creating a distinctive vintage look. Minerva timepieces with a black dial
high readability, the vintage-inspired A picture of the Mont Blanc has and beige luminescent Arabic numer-
dial is especially reminiscent of the been engraved on the case back, als as well as precise railway minute
Minerva heritage. Housed in a 40-mm along with a compass and two tracks. For a high legibility and
stainless steel case with slim curved crossed ice pickaxes, which further refinement, the luminescent cathedral-
horns featuring polished and satin- celebrate the spirit of mountain shaped hands are slightly domed.
Montblanc 1858 Automatic
Ident No.: 117833 Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours
Movement type: Automatic and minutes hands
Calibre: MB 24.15 Dimensions: 40 mm, 11.07 mm
Indications: Hours – minutes Strap: Calf leather strap coming from
Case: Stainless steel, domed glass box with the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy,
anti-reflective coating stainless steel pin buckle
Case back: Stainless steel case back with special Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numeralsMontblanc
1858
Automatic
32 | 33At eye level wi t h your aspiration.
E ach Montblanc 1858 timepiece is unique,
thanks to the use of ageing materials such as
bronze cases or aged calfskin leather straps.
Very few Maisons have the knowledge and skills
to source skins from tanneries and transform
them into fine quality leather straps like the
Montblanc Pelletteria, our Maison’s centre of
leather excellence where ancestral craftsman-
ship, state of the art technology and enduring
design come together.
This expertise allows it to develop distinctive
vintage straps matching the aesthetical codes
of the Montblanc 1858 collection. The watches
are also available with high-quality woven
“NATO” straps for a unique, contemporary look.
These straps are hand-crafted in France at a
traditional weaving manufacture in production
for over 150 years. Thanks to this artisanal
know-how, the “NATO” straps are refined,
robust, durable and yet extremely comfortable
on the wrist.
34 | 35Montblanc 1858 Montblanc 1858
Geosphere Geosphere Limited Edition – 1858 pieces
Ident No.: 117838 Ident No.: 117840
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 29.25 Calibre: MB 29.25
Indications: Hours – minutes – date Indications: Hours – minutes – date
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with double Case: Bronze, domed sapphire crystal with double
anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating
Case back: Stainless steel case back with special Case back: Bronze-coated titanium case back with special
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals
Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours and minutes Hands: Luminescent 18 K red-gold-coated hours and minutes
hands; luminescent beige second time zone hand hands; luminescent beige second time zone hand
Dimensions: 42 mm, 12.8mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 12.8 mm
Strap: Calf leather bund strap coming from the Montblanc Strap: Calf leather bund strap coming from the Montblanc
Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless steel pin buckle Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, bronze-coated stainless steel pin buckle
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m) Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Limitation: 1858 piecesMontblanc 1858 Montblanc 1858
Geosphere Limited Edition – 1858 pieces Geosphere
Ident No.: 119347 Ident No.: 117837
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 29.25 Calibre: MB 29.25
Indications: Hours – minutes – date Indications: Hours – minutes – date
Case: Bronze, domed sapphire crystal with double Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with double
anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating
Case back: Bronze-coated titanium case back with special Case back: Stainless steel case back with special
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals
Hands: Luminescent 18 K red-gold-coated hours and minutes Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours and minutes hands;
hands; luminescent beige second time zone hand luminescent beige second time zone hand
Dimensions: 42 mm, 12.8mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 12.8 mm
Strap: Calfskin strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in Strap: “NATO” strap, stainless steel pin buckle
Florence, Italy, bronze-coated stainless steel triple-folding clasp Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Limitation: 1858 pieces
36 | 37Montblanc 1858 Montblanc 1858
Automatic Chronograph Automatic Chronograph
Ident No.: 117836 Ident No.: 118223
Movement type: Automatic chronograph Movement type: Automatic chronograph
Calibre: MB 25.11 Calibre: MB 25.11
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds
Case: Stainless steel, domed glass box with anti-reflective coating Case: Bronze, domed glass box with anti-reflective coating
Case back: Stainless steel case back with special Case back: Bronze-coated titanium case back with special
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals Dial: Smoked champagne-coloured dial with beige
Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours and minutes hands; luminescent numerals
white chronograph seconds hand; white counters hands Hands: Luminescent 18 K red-gold-coated hours and minutes
Dimensions: 42 mm, 14.55 mm hands; 18 K red-gold-coated chronograph seconds hand;
Strap: Calf leather strap coming from the Montblanc red-gold-coated counters hands
Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless steel triple-folding clasp Dimensions: 42 mm, 14.55 mm
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m) Strap: Calf leather strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in
Florence, Italy, bronze-coated stainless steel triple-folding clasp
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)Montblanc 1858 Montblanc 1858
Automatic Automatic
Ident No.: 117832 Ident No.: 119065
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 24.15 Calibre: MB 24.15
Indications: Hours – minutes Indications: Hours – minutes
Case: Stainless steel, domed glass box with anti-reflective coating Case: Stainless steel, domed glass box with anti-reflective coating
Case back: Stainless steel case back with special Case back: Stainless steel case back with special
“Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving
Dial: Black dial with beige luminescent numerals Dial: Smoked champagne-coloured dial with beige
Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours and minutes hands luminescent numerals
Dimensions: 40 mm, 11.07 mm Hands: Luminescent 18 K red-gold-coated hours and minutes hands
Strap: “NATO” strap, stainless steel pin buckle Dimensions: 40 mm, 11.07 mm
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m) Strap: Calf leather strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in
Florence, Italy, stainless steel pin buckle
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
38 | 39Montblanc Star Legacy
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P aying tribute to the extraordinary Minerva
heritage that dates back to 1858, Montblanc
reinterprets the iconic Star Collections with the
new Star Legacy, enhancing the level of classical
finishing and sophistication of the design while
keeping the key elements.
The Maison brings its manufacture expertise
to new exclusive in-house complications
that push the boundaries of fine watchmaking.
Inspired by Minerva pocket watches, the new
Star Legacy timepieces feature round cases with
a curved finish, giving a refined pebble-shaped
effect, along with horns that have steps on
the sides. In the spirit of classical watchmaking,
the crowns stand out with their recognisable
and easy-grip onion shape, adorned with
the Montblanc emblem. The dials are highlighted
by prominent Arabic numerals. Their shape and
size have been redesigned and refined.
Other aesthetical details include a unique railway
minute track and a beautiful exploding star
pattern guilloché on the dial. With a variety of
sizes and a large choice of straps, the line
is the perfect way for watch connoisseurs to
express their personal style.The beginning of
a new classic.
42 | 43The Montblanc Star Legacy Suspen- complete. Following pure horological perfectly to the overall design.
ded Exo Tourbillon Limited Edition 58 tradition, the manufacture movement The sophisticated three-dimensional
demonstrates the mastery of classic Calibre MB M16.68 is entirely decorated dial of the Montblanc Star Legacy
and traditional artisanal aesthetics in the Montblanc Manufacture in Suspended Exo Tourbillon Limited
while pushing the boundaries of fine Villeret with hand-crafted finishings Edition 58 is constructed in eight
watchmaking. such as “Côtes de Genève” stripes, different parts that have been
The massive balance wheel is raised inner angles, circular graining, bevel- decorated entirely by hand using
3.2 mm higher than the dial and ling and a mirror-polished pawl with traditional watchmaking techniques.
appears to be floating. Due to its the hand-finished Minerva arrow. The base is in 18K gold and has
asymmetric construction, the align- Inspired by the three-dimensional been highlighted with a hand-
ment of the Exo Tourbillon bridge, bridge construction, the round shape made guilloché pattern in places
with its solitary arm, represents of the case, with its domed sapphire and a sandblasted decoration in
a horological challenge and demands crystal on the front, has been built others, with polished steps framing
a high level of skill and dexterity to around the movement, contributing the different finishing techniques.
M o n t b l a n c S t a r L e g a c y S u s p e n d e d E x o To u r b i l l o n L i m i t e d E d i t i o n – 5 8 p i e c e s
Ident No.: 116829 Dimensions: 44.80 mm, 15.05 mm
Movement type: Manually wound movement Strap: Alligator-skin strap, 18 K red gold
Calibre: MB M16.68 triple-folding clasp
Indications: Hours – minutes, 1-min. patented Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Exo Tourbillon Limitation: 58 pieces
Case: 18 K red gold, domed sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals
Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille handsMontblanc
Star Legacy
Suspended
Exo Tourbillon
Limited Edition
44 | 45Montblanc reinterprets its Nicolas graph’s titanium turning discs have of the calibre can be admired through
Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph, been domed, giving them a three- the sapphire crystal case back with
which was launched in 2008 and dimensional effect. Reminiscent of its components that are decorated with
has become a true Montblanc icon. Minerva pocket watches, the Rieussec Geneva stripes and feature bevelled,
The dial of the timepiece has been Chronograph features a newly polished edges. The timepiece is
redesigned while keeping its distinc- designed, round case of 44.8 mm, equipped with two rotating horizontal-
tive look, with the chronograph’s curved finishing on the sides, and ly aligned discs for the monopusher
turning discs and off-centre dial. This horns that have steps on the sides. It chronograph’s 60-second and
Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph is powered by the iconic Manufacture 30-minute counters, which turn below
is named after Nicolas Rieussec, who monopusher chronograph movement a blued fixed double index, as on
invented the first inking chronograph with automatic winding. The MB R200 the original 1821 device. Additionally,
in 1821. In this new version, the calibre is equipped with a column- a second time zone is displayed
dial has been entirely reworked. The wheel mechanism that controls the via a skeletonised hand on the off-
off-centre hour circle and the chrono- monopusher chronograph. The shape centre dial.
Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
Ident No.: 118537 Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals
Movement type: Monopusher chronograph and titanium counters
with automatic winding Hands: Blue-coloured hours and minutes hands;
Calibre: MB R200 skeleton rhodium-coated second time zone hand;
Indications: Off-centre hours – minutes hands, blue-coloured counter hand
second time zone by hand, date and day Dimensions: 44.80 mm, 15.02 mm
and night displays Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless
with anti-reflective coating steel triple-folding clasp
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)Montblanc
Star Legacy
Nicolas Rieussec
Chronograph
46 | 47The Montblanc Manufacture calibre MB controls the monopusher chrono- barrels that store enough energy R200, which first powered the iconic graph. The connection between the for 72 hours of power reserve. Red Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chron- gear train and the chronograph’s jewels, blued screws and gold-coated ograph launched in 2008, is a fully wheels is alternately engaged and dis- wheels complete the ensemble. It integrated chronograph with an array engaged thanks to a vertical coupling, allows the display of two rotating of technical feats. It was specially which ensures a smooth start and horizontally aligned discs for the developed to master this complication prevents the elapsed time discs from monopusher chronograph’s 60-sec- and features traditionally crafted jumping when the chronograph is ond and 30-minute counters, which finishes. This self-winding mechanical switched on. For relentless perfor- turn below a blued fixed double index, calibre features a column wheel that mance, the movement has two as on the original device. Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB R200 Ident No.: Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB R200 Bridges: Rhodium-plated bridges with Geneva stripes Movement type: Monopusher chronograph with automatic winding Going train: Wheel train with special toothing for a more efficient Dimensions: Diameter 31.00 mm, height 8.46 mm power transmission Number of components: 319 components Indications: Off-centre hours – minutes hands, second time zone Power reserve: Approx. 72 hrs by hand, date and day and night displays Movement balance: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) Balance: Screw balance, Ø 9.7 mm; 12 mg.cm² Plates: Rhodium-plated and circular-grained plates
48 | 49
The Star Legacy Automatic Chrono- leaf-shaped hands and a refined filet The timepiece comes in a rounded
graph aesthetic design codes allude sauté. The unique railway minute 42 mm stainless steel case with
to the history of classical fine watch- track encircling the dial and counters curved horns and steps on the side,
making and the Minerva heritage – completes the timepiece’s historically an onion-shaped crown with the
combining them with a practical elegant design. Equipped with Montblanc emblem, and a curved
chro nograph function. the automatic movement Calibre finish on the side of the case itself,
The pure silvery-white dial contains MB 25.02, the Star Legacy Automatic giving it a refined pebble effect. The
balanced proportions between the Chronograph indicates the hours, Automatic Chronograph is completed
aesthetic elements and the timekeep- minutes, seconds and date as with a new blue sfumato alligator
ing functions. It features redesigned well as the chronograph’s indications leather strap coming from the Mont-
black Arabic numerals, classic blued with central hand and counters. blanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy.
Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph
Ident No.: 118514 Dimensions: 42 mm, 14.23 mm
Movement type: Automatic chronograph Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the
Calibre: MB 25.02 Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date steel triple-folding clasp
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
anti-reflective coating
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals
Hands: Blue-coloured hours, minutes, seconds
and counters handsMontblanc
Star Legacy
Automatic
Chronograph
50 | 51The Star Legacy Automatic Date 39 rhodium-coated hands and the A further mark of distinction is the
radiates pure elegance and exhibits distinct curved line of the case. The exquisite alligator leather strap.
all the attributes of classical watch- dial stands out with its exploding The Star Legacy Automatic Date
making. It features all the codes star pattern guilloché and the comes with a 39 mm case made
of the collection: this includes Arabic unique railway minute track with from stainless steel and sapphire
breguet numerals, leaf-shaped, dots instead of the traditional lines. glass with an anti-reflecting coating.
Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 39 mm
Ident No.: 118517 Hands: Rhodium-coated hours, minutes and
Movement type: Automatic seconds hands
Calibre: MB 24.01 Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless
with anti-reflective coating steel pin buckle
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Dial: Slate-grey-coloured dial with rhodium-
coated Arabic numeralsMontblanc
Star Legacy
Automatic Date
39 mm
52 | 53The Star Legacy Moonphase displays the proportions of the dial the pattern as well as a unique railway
its extraordinary class from case aesthetical elements and functions minute track. The distinguished
to dial. It features one of the classic are presented in the most sophisti- appearance is completed by the new
complications of watchmaking: a cated way: Arabic breguet numerals, slate grey dial with a new matching
moonphase combined with a date. Due leaf-shaped hands, the iconic grey sfumato leather strap coming
to detailed refinements concerning Montblanc exploding star guilloché from the Montblanc Pelletteria.
Montblanc Star Legacy Mo onphase 42 mm
Ident No.: 118518 Hands: Rhodium-coated hours, minutes and
Movement type: Automatic date hands
Calibre: MB 29.14 Dimensions: 42 mm, 10.88 mm
Indications: Hours – minutes – date – moonphase Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless
anti-reflective coating steel triple-folding clasp
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Dial: Slate-grey-coloured dial with rhodium-
coated Arabic numeralsMontblanc
Star Legacy
Moonphase
42 mm
54 | 55Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Automatic Chronograph Full Calendar Ident No.: 118495 Ident No.: 118515 Ident No.: 118516 Movement type: Manually wound movement Movement type: Automatic chronograph Movement type: Automatic Calibre: MB M16.68 Calibre: MB 25.02 Calibre: MB 29.12 Indications: Hours – minutes, 1-min. patented Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds Exo Tourbillon Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: 18 K red gold, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Dial: Slate-grey-coloured dial with rhodium-coated Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Arabic numerals Hands: Blue-coloured hours, minutes and seconds Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated hours and minutes hands Hands: Rhodium-coated hours, minutes, seconds hands; rhodium-coated date hand Dimensions: 44.80 mm, 15.03 mm and counters hands Dimensions: 42 mm, 11.43 mm Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the Dimensions: 42 mm, 14.23 mm Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, 18 K red gold Strap: Alligator-skin strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless steel triple-folding clasp Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy, stainless steel triple-folding clasp Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) triple-folding clasp Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Limitation: 28 pieces Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy
Automatic Date 39 mm Automatic Date 39 mm
Ident No.: 116509 Ident No.: 117579
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date
Case: 18 K red gold, domed sapphire crystal with Case: 18 K red gold, domed sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
Dial: Ivory-coloured dial with red-gold-coated Arabic numerals Dial: Ivory-coloured dial with red-gold-coated Arabic numerals
Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and baton hands Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and baton hands
Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm
Strap: Alligator-skin strap, 18 K red gold pin buckle Strap: Alligator-skin strap, 18 K red gold pin buckle
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
56 | 57Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 39 mm Automatic Date 39 mm Ident No.: 116522 Ident No.: 117323 Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01 Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with with anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals and titanium counters Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm Strap: Stainless steel bracelet, stainless steel triple-folding clasp Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy
Automatic Date 39 mm Automatic Date 39 mm Automatic Date 39 mm
Ident No.: 116510 Ident No.: 117577 Ident No.: 117574
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date
Case: Stainless steel and 18K red gold, domed Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with
sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals
Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and baton hands Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and baton hands Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands
Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm Dimensions: 39 mm, 9.35 mm
Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
58 | 59Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 42 mm Automatic Date 42 mm Automatic Date 42 mm Ident No.: 117325 Ident No.: 117576 Ident No.: 116511 Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01 Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and baton hands Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and baton hands Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Dimensions: 42 mm, 9.58 mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 9.58 mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 9.58 mm Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy
Automatic Date 42 mm Automatic Date 42 mm
Ident No.: 117575 Ident No.: 117324
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 24.01 Calibre: MB 24.01
Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date Indications: Hours – minutes – seconds – date
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black numerals
Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands
Dimensions: 42 mm, 9.58 mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 9.58 mm
Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel pin buckle Strap: Stainless steel bracelet, stainless steel triple-folding clasp
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
60 | 61Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42 mm Moonphase 42 mm Ident No.: 116508 Ident No.: 117578 Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic Calibre: MB 29.14 Calibre: MB 29.14 Indications: Hours – minutes – date – moonphase Indications: Hours – minutes – date – moonphase Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Dimensions: 42 mm, 10.88 mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 10.88 mm Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel triple-folding clasp Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel triple-folding clasp Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy Montblanc Star Legacy
Moonphase 42 mm Moonphase 42 mm Moonphase 42 mm
Ident No.: 117326 Ident No.: 117327 Ident No.: 117580
Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic Movement type: Automatic
Calibre: MB 29.14 Calibre: MB 29.14 Calibre: MB 29.14
Indications: Hours – minutes – date – moonphase Indications: Hours – minutes – date – moonphase Indications: Hours – minutes – date – moonphase
Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with Case: Stainless steel, domed sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating anti-reflective coating
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Case back: Sapphire crystal case back
Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals Dial: Silvery-white dial with black Arabic numerals
Hands: Blue feuille and baton hands Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and blued steel Hands: 18 K red-gold-coated feuille and blued steel
Dimensions: 42 mm, 10.88 mm baton hands baton hands
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet, stainless steel Dimensions: 42 mm, 10.88 mm Dimensions: 42 mm, 10.88 mm
triple-folding clasp Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel Strap: Alligator-skin strap, stainless steel
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) triple-folding clasp triple-folding clasp
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m) Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
62 | 63M o n t b l a n c T i m eWa l k e r
64 | 65
T he new TimeWalker Collection
is inspired by performance and
embodies the spirit of racing.
heritage, Montblanc journeys back
to the glory days of racing with
timing instruments that capture the
This racing passion started in the beauty, spirit and values of motor
early 20th century, when new engines racing history. In the new TimeWalker
and lighter car bodies led to faster Collection, these professional
speeds. As the winners were deter- watches are reborn – enhanced
mined by the slimmest margins, with performance and further inno-
the need for devices that could vations. In all timepieces of that
measure even the smallest intervals collection a discerning eye will find
was more acute than ever. At the the Minerva arrow either on the
time, Minerva was one of the leading hands or movement to pay tribute
specialists in precise chronometry. to Minerva’s heritage.
From 1908 onwards, it was already
successfully pursuing new techno-
logical challenges, such as the
production of watches equipped with
chronograph functions and highly
accurate stopwatches that measured
short intervals of time.
The Manufacture developed stop-
watches that could measure 1/5th of
a second in 1911. And, in 1916, it
became one of the first manufactures
to develop a movement that could
measure 1/100th of a second.
Minerva shaped the history of perfor-
mance timing in a way that few
other watch manufactures did, with
its stopwatches present at legendary
sporting events around the world.
Paying tribute to this extraordinaryEver y race is
a j o u r n e y.
66 | 67Inspired by the famous Minerva the case. It can also be used as a with highly legible hands, indexes
Rally Timer stopwatch produced in stopwatch with the strap as a handle and chronograph functions. The
the 1960s, the new Montblanc or be clipped into a metal plate chronograph’s 30-minute counter at
TimeWalker Rally Timer Chronograph covered with leather that attaches to 12 o’clock is vertically aligned with
combines a unique aesthetic with a car’s dashboard. The 50 mm case a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock,
a “reverse panda” dial and the is crafted out of grade-two titanium reminiscent of the original Minerva
renowned handcrafted monopusher and has been satin-finished. Rally Timer.
chronograph MB M16.29 calibre. The middle section of the case has The manufacture manually wound
The wristwatch, with its brand-new been knurled and coated with black Monopusher Chronograph Calibre
brown sfumato aged calf leather DLC. It can be turned from 0 to 180 MB M16.29 itself consists of 252
strap, can be easily converted into degrees (or from 3 to 9 o’clock) components and is inspired by the
a pocket watch by simply folding the in both directions to allow perfect 17.29 calibre from the 1930s. The
strap attachments under the case. readability while driving. calibre features fine watchmaking
The pocket watch can then be placed The racing codes also carry over onto finishes that were completely crafted
on a table, thanks to two arms below the two-counter “reverse panda” dial and bevelled by hand.
M o n t b l a n c T i m eWa l k e r R a l l y T i m e r C h r o n o g r a p h L i m i t e d E d i t i o n – 10 0 p i e c e s
Ident No.: 118487 and white counters, white Arabic numerals and
Movement type: Manually wound monopusher luminescent red indexes
chronograph with tachymeter scale Hands: Luminescent rhodium-coated hours
Calibre: MB M16.29 and minutes hands; red seconds hand; black
Indications: Central hours and minutes – seconds rhodium-coated counters hands
at 9 o’clock Dimensions: 50 mm, 15.2 mm
Case: Titanium, domed sapphire crystal with Strap: Calf leather strap coming from the
anti-reflective coating Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy
Case back: Sapphire crystal case back Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Dial: Reverse panda dial with black background Limitation: 100 piecesYou can also read
