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Montblanc

Montblanc is a German luxury company focused on pens, watches, jewellery and leather items. Montblanc was founded in 1906 (named Simplo Filler Pen) with the introductory product offered in 1909 under the name Rouge et Noir in 1909. One year later the first pen named Montblanc emerged. Montblanc’s Meisterstück brand (Masterpiece) first appeared in 1924, for the premium fountain pen versions.

One of Montblanc most recognized visual items is the white six-pointed star with rounded edges (stands for the Mont Blanc mountain snowcap from above, where “4810,” in Montblanc’s product refers to the height of the Mont Blanc mountain). In 1977 Dunhill bought Montblanc and expanded the brand to a large selection of luxury goods. Nowadays Montblanc is owned by Richemont (Piaget, IWC, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin). Notable Montblanc watch models include the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec, Montblanc Star, Montblanc Star Classique, Montblanc Star 4810, Montblanc Timewalker, Montblanc Flyback, Montblanc Meisterstueck.

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Montblanc: Old School and High Tech

This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. While its name refers to one of the most iconic mountains in Switzerland, Montblanc is a German company founded in 1906 in Hamburg. It quickly made a name for itself with its high-quality fountain pens, a reputation that achieved a new...

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Jul 21, 2024 by Martin Green

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

One of a Kind: Six Watches Made From Proprietary Gold Alloys

What’s even more exclusive than yellow, white or rose gold? A gold alloy that’s only available from a single brand. Here are six watches made of unique gold alloys from the WatchTime Archives. Lime Gold (Montblanc)Montblanc relies on its own gold color, which has a green shimmer and is therefore named “Lime Gold.” It debuted...

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Jun 16, 2024 by Ruediger Bucher

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Transitional Solutions: Six Watches with Gradient Dials

All of a sudden, they’re everywhere — watches with colorful gradient dials that transition from a pale hue in the center to a dark one at the periphery. In this excerpt from our upcoming WatchTime Design Issue 2020, on sale October 29, we offer you some highlights.

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Jun 15, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

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Zooming in: 7 Watch Movements in Extreme Close-Up

Finely finished watch movements come to life under magnification. The seven shown here were certainly ready for their close-ups.

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May 19, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Diving Down Deeper: Montblanc Unveils Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810 at Watches and Wonders

Building on the success of the Iced Sea collection, Montblanc continues to push the boundaries of its technical prowess with the latest release unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2024, the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810. With a water resistance rating of an astounding 4,810 meters, the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810 is designed...

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Apr 15, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Montblanc Presents 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph at Watches and Wonders 2024

It has become something of a tradition at Montblanc to present a historically inspired Minerva monopusher chronograph as part of the new introductions at Watches and Wonders, focusing on the beauty of its inner workings. This year, the Swiss brand is going one step further: the new 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph, limited to...

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Apr 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

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Progress Through Technology: 10 Tourbillon Watches with High-Tech Designs

Audi’s "progress through technology" motto also applies to the importance of the tourbillon for watch design, because this eye-catching complication greatly enhances a timepiece’s visual appeal. From our Special Design Issue, here are 10 highly technical tourbillon watches.

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Apr 6, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Ice Diver: The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Photos by Montblanc and Olaf Köster. Both an iceberg and a diver appear in a 3D-relief engraving on the caseback of the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date dive watch. The six-screw attachment, together with the 42-mm solid case body and...

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Mar 14, 2024 by Martina Richter

The Great Watch Climb: Mountaineering Watches

This article was originally written by watch journalist Roberta Naas and published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In the past decade, we have witnessed more and more professional climbers and explorers tackle the world’s tallest and most treacherous mountains wearing rugged timepieces designed to withstand unfathomable extremes. It is a phenomenon, though,...

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Mar 10, 2024 by WatchTime

Running on Ice: How Alpinist Simon Messner And Montblanc’s Laurent Lecamp Test the 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen During the Antarctic Ice Marathon

Many watches are created for the most demanding circumstances, yet they hardly find themselves in a situation where their qualities are actually utilized. For Montblanc, this was one reason to take the 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen through its paces on the Arctic. There, alpinist Simon Messner, son of Reinhold Messner, who crossed Antarctica on foot...

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Feb 6, 2024 by Martin Green

Hands-On Debut: Montblanc 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph “Blue Arrow” P.05 For Collective Horology

California-based Collective Horology have done it again with their latest release, this time in collaboration with Montblanc for the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph “Blue Arrow” P.05. Montblanc has steadily released lovingly created pieces under the historic Minerva name since they acquired it back in 2007. For vintage chronograph lovers, it really doesn’t get better than...

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Oct 3, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Davide Cerrato Appointed CEO of Bremont

Today, Britain’s largest manufacturer of luxury watches, Bremont, announced the appointment of seasoned veteran Davide Cerrato as their new CEO and Board member. Bremont has been run by Nick and Giles English since the siblings founded the company, which is best known for their pilot’s watches, in 2002. The appointment comes after the £48.4M ($59M)...

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May 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Another Peak: Montblanc Climbs Higher with the 1858 Automatic Date 0 Oxygen The 8000

Joining the new Montblanc 1858 – The 8000 0 Oxygen capsule collection dedicated to the world’s 14 highest peaks is the 1858 Automatic Date 0 Oxygen The 8000. It is a 41mm stainless steel watch, water-resistant to ten bar, and hermetically sealed against oxygen. On its ceramic bezel is a sleek-designed compass framing a dark...

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Apr 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Montblanc Brings Back the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date with Grey Dial

Last year, Montblanc saw success following the introduction of its 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date, appropriately fitted with an “iced” dial. First seen at Watches and Wonders 2023, the brand added a variant to the collection sporting a dynamic grey dial. Its stunning pattern is inspired by a glacier of the Mont Blanc massif –...

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Apr 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches and Wonders 2023: Montblanc Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition

Last year, Montblanc introduced the limited edition Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph in 2022 in lime gold (18 pieces) and stainless steel (58 pieces). Following suit this year, the brand introduced a new execution of this chronograph with column wheel and horizontal clutch presented in a 43mm steel case with a special finishing technique to...

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Mar 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

2022 Year in Review: 6 New Travel Watches

Once again continuing our annual yearly round up, today we look at more of the most exciting and innovative watch releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. And with travel truly back in action we’re recapping a collection of jet-setting travel watch companions to land on the year.  Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatic Date While...

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Dec 28, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum: Applying a Golden Touch

One of the things that I appreciate most about autumn is the changing of the leaves. I am fortunate to live in a forest-like area, and when the sun is shining through those colored leaves, it feels like mother nature has opened her jewelry store. I had a similar experience viewing the new Star Legacy...

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Dec 1, 2022 by Martin Green

Montblanc Releases New Version of the Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum

The new Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum takes its inspiration from Minerva’s pocket watches from the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were distinguished by their polished pebble-shaped cases and onion-shaped crowns. Montblanc’s take on the historic design comes in a 43mm stainless-steel case with a height of 13.84mm and a water resistance up...

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Nov 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Photo Recap: WatchTime Collector Event at South Coast Plaza

WatchTime’s in-person collector events returned to Southern California this past Friday, September 23 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Over 250 guests came to join the 13 participating brands for an evening of socializing with fellow enthusiasts and brand VIPs, participating in watchmaking events and demonstrations, and of course, an eventful boutique crawl...

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Sep 30, 2022 by Minda Larsen

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Montblanc Geosphere 0 Oxygen Limited Edition

Not long from now, WatchTime New York 2022 will return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, helping bring the watch world together for one of the biggest events of the fall. The three day exhibition will take place from October 21-23, with each day dedicated to showcasing the many fantastic timepieces of more than 30 participating...

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Sep 27, 2022 by Caleb Anderson
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