Here's a roundup of Montblanc's new watches announced in 2023. The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition, equipped with the Minerva movement, is a unique model that starts, stops, and resets the chronograph by rotating the bezel.
Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition
Manual-winding (Cal. MB M13.21). 22 jewels. 18,000 vph. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. 18K lime gold case (diameter 42.5mm, thickness 13.85mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Limited to 28 pieces worldwide. Price: 9,128,350 yen (tax included).
This revolutionary model features a chronograph operated by clicking the bezel. The lineup includes a model with a stainless steel case, 18K white gold bezel, and blue dial, and a model with an 18K lime gold exterior and green dial. Both models will be available in limited quantities.
One click of the bezel clockwise starts the chronograph, two clicks stop it, and three clicks reset it. The bezel is equipped with a unidirectional rotation prevention mechanism to prevent accidental operation.
The sunray-finished dial layout is inspired by Minerva chronographs from the 1940s through to the 1960s.
The hand-wound chronograph movement, Cal. MB M13.21, can be viewed through the case back, which is encircled by several milestone years from 1887, when the Minerva brand and arrow symbol were registered, to 2023.
Manual winding (Cal. MB M13.21). 22 jewels. 18,000 vph. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Stainless steel x 18K white gold case (diameter 42.5mm, thickness 13.85mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Price: 6,921,000 yen (tax included).
Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition
This watch is a must-have for chronograph fans, as it features the company's hand-wound chronograph movement, Cal. MB M16.29, which has been inverted to allow viewing through the skeleton dial. You can fully enjoy the movement that is descended from the Minerva.
Manual winding (Cal. MB M16.26). 26 jewels. 18,000 vph. Power reserve approximately 50 hours. Stainless steel x 18K white gold case (diameter 43mm, thickness 14.18mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Limited to 88 pieces worldwide. Price: 6,921,000 yen (tax included).
The chronograph is a mono-push type that operates from start/stop to reset using only the pusher integrated with the crown. Every time you press the pusher, you can observe the precise movements of the lever, column wheel, and hammer along with the movement of the hands.
In order to invert the movement, 21 parts were added to the base movement, demonstrating the company's technological capabilities, which are undeterred by difficulties in pursuit of the ideal.
Although it is a skeleton dial, the indexes and hands are clearly white, ensuring sufficient visibility. The floating subdial has just enough printed scales so as not to interfere with viewing the movement.
The case is also unique: made of stainless steel, it is black coated and then hand-brushed with Mont Blanc quartzite and La Combes grade limestone, from the mountain opposite the company's workshop.
This gives each watch a unique antique look, and the fluted bezel is made of 18K white gold, adding a touch of sparkle.
