Tuesday, August 20, 2024

MONTBLANC – The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE100

 

MONTBLANC1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 2024

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 Montblanc lets the light shine into its Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph with new sapphire windows in the middle case and an aesthetic reconstruction of its movement

A New Limited Edition

Montblanc returns with a new 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph, showcasing more fascinating details to be discovered. 

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This new limited edition sees the addition of five apertures into the case band, allowing light to flood into the hand-finished manually wound movement.  

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Montblanc’s designers have taken a truly architectural approach to the entire timepiece in order to create a play of light and depth flowing through the movement constructed on pillars, so that the wearer can fully admire the 291 components via five different crystal windows.

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For the delight of those peering into the depths of the movement, this latest limited edition comes with a new movement, the Calibre MB M17.26. 

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Like the Calibre MB M16.26 that equipped the previous versions, 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.

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In order to let the eye delve deeper into the movement and enjoy the craftsmanship of the individual components, the chronograph complication of the Calibre MB M17.26 has been constructed on pillars, allowing the light to flood in. 

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The chronograph bridge has also been put on top of the movement to highlight this distinctive component, the specific design of which was patented in 1912

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Adding another modern twist to the timepiece, the German silver plates and bridges have been colored in a contemporary blue, providing a contrast with the rest of the movement, yet matching the tone of the blue sfumato calf leather strap.

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This new limited edition comes in a 43mm stainless steel case with an elegant horizontal satin finishing. It is fitted with a white gold fluted bezel that has been inspired by Minerva’s first fluted bezel dating back to 1927, adding a touch of finesse to the model.

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. 

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The Minerva arrow is a tribute to the Roman Goddess who is always 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.

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This new Montblanc Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition of 100 pieces combines tradition with a contemporary design thanks to the functionality of a monopusher chronograph and a new blue aesthetic that can be admired through numerous sapphire openings all around the case.

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About Minerva

Founded in 1858 in the Swiss Jura valley of Villeret, the Manufacture Minerva has been in continuous operation for almost 165 years. Specialising in chronographs and sports counters, Minerva’s precision has received numerous world distinctions over the years. What sets Minerva movements apart is that each movement is assembled from start to finish by the same watchmaker. There are also a number of important details that you will only find in a Minerva movement: an incredible level of finishing, with bridges and baseplates in traditional German silver; a Minerva arrow that pays tribute to the Roman Goddess who is always depicted with her arrow-tipped staff in hand; an unusual “V”-shaped bridge inspired from the view of the mountains seen from the watchmakers’ window in Villeret; in-house hairsprings; and a special snail finishing.

Both Montblanc and Minerva are dedicated to pushing the limits of aesthetic and technical excellence. They are connected by fine craftsmanship, they are connected by mountains and valleys. They are connected by a quest for perfection.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Montblanc 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE 100

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Ident: 133296 - stainless steel - gold bezel

Movement
Montblanc
Manufacture Calibre MB M17.26
Type of movement New Manufacture hand-finished manually wound movement
Monopusher Chronograph
Reversed movement with regulating organ, going train, bridges and plate visible through watch’s dial
Complication 
Reversed movement with regulating organ, going-train, bridges and plate visible through watch’s dial
Chronograph  Monopusher chronograph with column wheel and horizontal coupling
Dimensions Diameter = 38.40mm; height = 7.70mm
Number of components  291
Number of rubies  26 jewels
Power Reserve  Approx. 50 hours
Balance
  Balance with screws, diameter = 14.50mm
Frequency  18 000 A/h (2,5Hz)
Hairspring  With Philips curve
Plate Blue-plated German silver
Bridges Blue-plated German silver
Going-train  Gold-plated, circular grained, chamfered, diamond hubs on both sides
Displays 
Hour and minute from the center, small seconds at 9 o’clock
Chronograph’s elapsed-seconds hand from the dial’s center,
30-elapsed minute counter at 3 o’clock

Habillage

Case 
Stainless steel with sapphire openings on the middle, satinated and polished finishing
Bezel 18k white gold fluted bezel
Crystal Domed glass box with anti-reflective coating 
Back Stainless steel case back with historic Minerva Manufacture special engraving
Dimensions Diameter = 43mm
Height: 14.78 mm
Water Resistance 3 bar (30 m)
Crown Fluted stainless steel crown with Montblanc emblem in relief
Pusher  Monopusher chronograph integrated into the crown.
Dial  
Skeleton dial 
Skeleton sapphire dial with white luminescent Arabic numerals and indexes; historical Montblanc logo
Numerals Arabic indexes in green Super-LumiNova® with black emission
Seconds counter and minute chronograph counter
Hands White luminescent rhodium-coated hour and minute hands, rhodium-coated seconds hand, rhodium-coated chronograph minute hand with blue arrow, blue-coated chronograph seconds hand
Wristband  
Blue interchangeable sfumato calf leather strap with alligator print & stainless steel triple-folding clasp

Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test

(* Super-LumiNova® is not a trademark owned by Montblanc)

 🔰Limited Edition: 100 pieces 

🔴 Price:   49,000 / £ 42,500 / $44,000 USD 💰

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Monday, August 19, 2024

KUDOKE – HANDwerk INFINITI Edition

 

KUDOKEHANDwerk INFINITI Goldstone Aventurine Dial Steel 39 mm Special Edition 2024

The exclusive special edition KUDOKE ∞ is equipped with a dial made of blue Goldstone and a hand-guilloched movement bridge, which literally demonstrate the infinite possibilities of the art of watchmaking.

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The Goldstone dial, also known as aventurine glass, catches the light in a fascinating way and creates a sparkling interplay that catches the eye. Goldstone, a glass interspersed with fine copper particles, gives the dial a unique shine and a profound texture reminiscent of the mysteries of the universe.

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However, the centerpiece of this extraordinary watch is the hand-guilloched movement bridge. The finest lines adorn the white rhodium-plated bridge and form a pattern that, starting from the frosted balance cock, is reminiscent of a shining star. Every detail, from the intricate lines to the complex patterns, is a tribute to traditional craftsmanship and reflects the dedication to perfection for which Kudoke is renowned.

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The shape of the hands of the "KUDOKE " also picks up on the theme of infinity. As with the existing models in the HANDwerk collection, the hands are designed in the shape of infinity signs, making the watch a truly harmonious work of art.

"The "KUDOKE ∞" is not just a timepiece, but a symbol of eternity and infinity. Each watch is unique and an expression of individuality and style," said founder and master watchmaker Stefan Kudoke. "This watch embodies the essence of Kudoke: aesthetics, craftsmanship and timeless elegance."

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Due to the time-intensive handcrafted production, "KUDOKE ∞" will be available as a special edition with an annual production of only 12 pieces.

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Stefan Kudoke

„More than 15 years ago, I said to my wife, 'I have a crazy idea: I will manufacture my own wat-ches!'“ At that time, Stefan Kudoke was a student who already had finished his master-watchmaker's degree and had worked at renowned brands like Glashütte Original, Breguet, and Blancpain be-fore.

With the founding of his eponymous brand in 2008, Stefan pursued his dream full-time and made a name for himself as a creator of exceptionally artistic hand-skeletonized and hand-engraved timepieces among his KUNSTwerk collection. Of the emergence of his second collection, the HANDwerk line, Stefan explained, "After more than 10 years, I refined my skeletonizing skills to their utmost, and I found myself in a position where I wanted to develop my watchmaking skills further. To use old techniques and keep the practical know-how of traditional watchmaking alive has always been very important to me." And he brought this to fruition with the first two models of his new collection: KUDOKE 1 & 2.


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With his first own movement, Stefan has fulfilled his dream. Valuable lessons were drawn from the old masters, specifically those of the German-English traditional handcraft of precision watchma-king. "During the development of the Kaliber 1, I was inspired by the design of historical English pocket watches whose use of forms I incorporated into my movement. Ages ago I bought an old English pocket watch movement that lay unused in a drawer for a long time. One day it fell into my hands again, just as the idea of Kaliber 1 began to take shape."

As with his skeleton models, Stefan Kudoke sets great value upon the refinement of the watch components by hand. Be it the polishing of edges at bridges or steel parts, the engravings or the surface treatment of the wheel bridge using a special grinding technology – all steps during the finishing process are carried out by hand exclusively. This is how handcrafted pieces of art are created - in small volumes and with great care and attention to detail.


[Stefan Kudoke, master watchmaker]
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Technical Specifications


Collection: HANDwerk

Model:   KUDOKE (KUDOKE Infinity) Edition   

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Reference  KUD∞

Case
Diameter: 39mm, H: 10.3mm
Polished stainless Steel, completely polished
Hand-guilloche movement bridge with star motif, rhodinized
Balance cock frosted, rhodinized
Logo plate hand-engraved handgraviert, gold plated
Fluted onion crown
Convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback
Water resistance5 ATM/50m
Dial
Blue Goldstone (aventurine glass) with rhodinized chapter ring
Polished steel hands with infinity symbol
Movement
    In-house Kaliber 1 manual winding
    W: 30mm, H: 4.30mm
    18 jewels
    28,800 vib/h (4Hz)
    46 hours power reserve
    Relief engraved wheel bridge
    Hand-engraved balance cock with “oak leaf” motif
Strap
Leather Alcantara strap
Pin buckle stainless steel/ electively deployment
clasp

🔰 Limited Edition: annual production of ✅only 12 pieces

🔴 Price RRP excluding VAT: 16,150 EUR / $ 16,500

Warranty: 2 years manufacturer warranty

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Contact: Christopher Daaboul - EsperLuxe 

christopher@esperluxe.com

+1 781-269-55-69

www.esperluxe.com

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Kontakt: Ev Kudoke
☎️ +49 35951 347261 
📭 ev@kudoke.eu
KUDOKE UHREN,
Inhaber Stefan Kudoke,
Wilthener Weg 17a, 01904 Weifa,
Germany
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