In addition to this year’s blue novelties, Montblanc is also presenting two new 1858 models inspired by Minerva’s heritage which include the Montblanc 1858 24H Automatic and the 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 1858. These new timepieces feature vintage aesthetics with new colored dials, case elements made of a special alloy of bronze, hand-made NATO straps, and unique complications. Directly rooted in the Spirit of Mountain Exploration, the Montblanc 1858 timepieces combine the back to nature trend with vintage design codes that are reminiscent of the original Minerva chronographs and pocket watches from the 1920s and 1930s.

The two new timepieces are equipped with NATO straps that are handcrafted in France at a traditional, 150- year-old weaving manufacture. Thanks to this artisanal know-how, the NATO straps are refined, robust, durable, and extremely comfortable on the wrist. This year, a new beige color will complete the product line, providing even more vintage options.

Special attention has been paid to the black dial with its map of the Northern Hemisphere and 24 meridians made out of luminescent material. The superluminova coated elements are subtly visible during the day, while at night, the 24-hour numerals, indexes and single hour hand take on a mysterious glow, making the timepiece truly distinctive. The automatic timepiece comes with a new 42 mm bicolor case made of stainless steel and a bezel made of a special alloy of bronze, providing a vintage aesthetic. The timepiece is completed with a special “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” engraving on the case back just like that on the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph we already featured here.

The 42 mm stainless steel case with slim curved horns features polished and satin-finishing, a fixed bezel made of an alloy of bronze, and a domed box-shaped sapphire crystal with antireflective coating. The winding crown is fluted and also in the special alloy of bronze and it features the Montblanc emblem in relief.
The black dial with beige-colored luminescent Arabic numerals features a mysterious luminescent Northern Hemisphere map with the 24 meridians, luminescent red-colored hour and minute single hand, historical Montblanc logo at 3 o’clock and is delivered on a black NATO strap with special stainless steel pin buckle.

Sticker Price $3,030 USD. For more info on Montblanc click here.