MONTBLANC – 1858 Collection Chronograph Tachymeter Blue Limited Edition NEW
A Timepiece Pays Homage
To The Prestigious Minerva Heritage
Paying tribute to the heritage of its manufacture in Villeret, founded under the name Minerva and acquired in 2007 by Montblanc, the Maison presents a timepiece inspired by Villeret’s legendary Minerva chronographs. The prestigious Minerva manufacture was the reference in the field of chronographs and stopwatches during the 1920s and ‘30s.
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These legendary timekeepers were able to measure fractions of a second with the utmost precision — a feat of horological manufacturing for the time. Calibres such as the reference 13.20, launched in the
1920s, were among the very first to be conceived specifically for wristwatches, while the
Calibre 19.14, unveiled in
1936, could measure the hundredth of a second.
Montblanc’s split-second stopwatches also gained international recognition when they were used for timing the
1936 Winter Olympics, which reinforced the Maison’s reputation.
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Most watchmakers outsourced their watch components throughout those two decades, whereas
Minerva mastered the majority of its fabrication in-house, including its balance wheels and springs…and the same remains true today. This year,
Montblanc continues this passion for fine watchmaking by honoring
Minerva’s emblematic chronographs of yesteryear with a new manufacture
1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Blue Limited Edition 100.
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Inspired by a monopusher chronograph from the
1930s, this new
limited edition of
100 pieces captures the innovative spirit of the decade by uniting a number of the original design features with one of
Villeret’s most elegant manufacture, hand-wound chronographs— the
Calibre MB M16.29 — featuring a column wheel and a horizontal disc clutch.
A vintage inspiration
On the historical side, a fluted crown with a coaxial push-piece is reminiscent of the early crowns that were designed for easy grasp, while the elegant dial, with its large white luminescent Arabic numerals and a railway track, is also typical of the period. The small seconds at nine o’clock, the chronograph 30-minutes counter at three o’clock, the retro
Montblanc logo, used from the beginning of the
21st century, and the large “cathedral” hands, with their cloisonne design filled with white Super-LumiNova®, all stay faithful to the original design.
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Montblanc’s
1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Blue Limited Edition 100 celebrates both traditional Swiss artisanal watchmaking and the rich heritage of
Montblanc’s
Villeret Manufacture, but offers a contemporary twist to the past with a large 44 mm stainless steel case with slightly enlarged lugs, to keep the proportions of the case the same. The addition of a deep blue dial with a tachymetric scale for measuring speeds over distance, along with a matching blue alligator strap, also contribute to reinforcing the vintage look of this historical timepiece.
Movement inspirations
Under the dial,
Montblanc has equipped the
1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Blue Limited Edition 100 with its monopusher chronograph with column wheel and horizontal disc clutch that fills the whole 44 mm case. This movement shares the same architecture as its predecessor — the
Minerva pocket watch
Calibre 17.29 from
1929 — although it has been re-designed extensively with hand-finishings, including
Cotes de Geneve motifs, extensive bevelling, angling and snailing, all respecting the finest codes of Haute Horlogerie. Looking through the caseback, it is possible to see the iconic engraved “
V” chronograph bridge, which has been a feature of
Minerva chronographs since
1912, as well as the Minerva arrow-shaped chronograph hammer that can be found in almost all the modern
Montblanc/
Minerva movements. Other features include a large screw-regulated balance wheel and a swan-neck regulator. The calibre is comprised of
252 components and beats at a frequency of 2.5 Hertz with a power reserve of 50 hours.
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Uniting the reference in chronographs with the innovations of the present, the
Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Blue Limited Edition 100 is the perfect example of how
Montblanc pays homage to the prestigious
Minerva calibres. From
1858,
Minerva was committed to producing precision timepieces with high-quality calibres, and
Montblanc continues this tradition and heritage today.
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About Montblanc
For over
100 years,
Montblanc has embraced the traditions of lasting value and exquisite craftsmanship. The Maison’s uncompromising principles of design, style, quality and workmanship have allowed it to create heirloom collections that are passed from generation to generation. The iconic
Montblanc Emblem is a symbol of excellence — the pinnacle of luxury writing instruments, timepieces, leather accessories, fragrances and sunglasses — and the Maison has made an enduring commitment to encourage excellence through cultural advancement.
Montblanc has its roots in writing culture and therefore sees a particular obligation to its own cultural commitment. Through various international activities, the Maison makes a creative contribution to modern cultural life:
Montblanc itself writes a small piece of cultural history.
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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS
MONTBLANC – 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition 100
Ident.
114086
Movement:
Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.29
Type of movement: Manually wound monopusher chronograph with tachymeter scale
Chronograph: Monopusher with column-wheel and horizontal coupling
Dimensions: Diameter = 38.4 mm; height = 6.3 mm
Number of components:
252
Number of jewels: 22
Power reserve: Approx. 50 hours
Balance wheel: Screw balance, diameter = 14.5 mm; moment of inertia = 59 mg.cm2
Frequency: 18,000 vibrations/hour (2.5 Hz)
Balance spring: With Phillips terminal curve
Plate: Rhodium-plated German silver with circular graining on both sides
Bridges: Rhodium-plated German silver with “
Côtes de Genève”
Going-train: Gold-plated, faceted arms, diamond-polished surfaces
Displays:
Central hours and minutes
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Chronograph’s elapsed-seconds hand in the centre of the dial’s
Counter for 30 elapsed minutes at 3 o’clock
Tachymeter scale
Exterior
Case: Stainless steel
Crystal: Scratch-resistant and antireflective domed sapphire crystal
Back: Screwed stainless steel back with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions: Diameter = 44 mm; height = 13.15 mm
Water-resistance: 3 bar
Crown: Stainless steel with
Montblanc emblem in raised relief
Push-piece: Chronograph monopusher integrated into the crown
Dial:
Blue dial with Super-LumiNova®-coated* Arabic numerals,
Gold-plated luminescent hour-hand and minute-hand,
historical
Montblanc emblem at 12 o’clock, tachymeter scale around the dial circumference
Strap:
Blue alligator-skin strap with stainless steel pin buckle
Limited Edition: 100
(
*Super-LumiNova® is not a trademark registered by Montblanc)
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Year: 2016
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