Montblanc presents a new limited edition 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Chronograph with yellow gold and brown-toned touches.
A New Limited Edition
Montblanc’s latest 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Chronograph showcases the Maison’s reversed chronograph movement in a new colour scheme which sees the addition of a yellow gold 750/1000 (18 karats) fluted bezel and brown-coated bridges and plates that complement the yellow gold-coloured gear train on the movement.
For the delight of those peering into the depths of the movement, the latest limited edition is powered by the calibre MB M17.26. Like the calibre MB M16.26, this monopusher calibre has been flipped over to display all the mechanical action on the dial side of the watch. At first glance, the viewer may think it is a skeletonized movement, but a closer look reveals that this chronograph movement is on full display on the dial side of the watch.
In order to let the eye delve deeper into the movement and observe the craftsmanship of the individual components, the chronograph complication of the calibre MB M17.26 has been constructed on pillars. The chronograph bridge has also been put on top of the movement to highlight this component, the specific design of which was patented in 1912. Five sapphire crystal apertures in the case band further enhance the experience by letting the light flood into the hand-finished manually wound movement. Montblanc’s designers have taken a truly architectural approach to the entire timepiece in order to create depth and a play of light that flows through the movement, so that the wearer can fully admire the 291 components
This new limited edition comes in a 43mm stainless steel case with an elegant horizontal satin finishing. It is fitted with an yellow gold 750/1000 (18 karats) fluted bezel that has been inspired by Minerva’s first fluted bezel dating back to 1927.
Signature Minerva Movement Design
In keeping with all Montblanc’s complicated movements, the distinctive Minerva arrow and the Maison’s “V”-shaped bridge are also on display. The Minerva arrow is a tribute to the eponymous Roman goddess who is often depicted with her arrow-tipped staff in hand, and the unusual “V”-shaped bridge comes from the view of the mountains seen from the watchmakers’ window in Villeret, a sight that has been a constant since the founding of the workshop in 1858.
No Distractions
Particular attention has been paid to the indications so that they don’t distract from the movement with a sapphire crystal dial, an open-worked 30-minute chronograph counter, an open-worked small seconds display, and elegant hands and indexes that have been created with Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility.
The new Montblanc 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Chronograph Limited Edition of 100 pieces combines tradition with a contemporary design thanks to the functionality of a monopusher chronograph and a new brown and gold aesthetic that can be admired both on the inside and the outside of the watch. The timepiece is fitted with an engraved caseback featuring an intricate drawing of the historic Minerva Manufacture and comes with a brown sfumato calf leather strap with alligator print and a stainless steel triple-folding clasp with fine adjustment system.
