Montblanc

At SIHH 2010, Montblanc proudly unveiled the first groundbreaking creation of the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie - TimeWriter 1: Metamorphosis.

The Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie, founded by the brand in 2008, has a noble mission of supporting, both materially and intellectually, young talents giving birth to new ideas to highlight the art of watchmaking. Therefore, Montblanc introduced the “TimeWriter” concept, under which the brand intends to present a project every two years developed by independent creators who introduce great ideas and want to become independent watchmakers.

Two young watch specialists Johnny Girardin and Franck Orny wanted to create a wristwatch with two faces, based on the principles of traditional watchmaking, yet representing an entirely new and unprecedented concept.  read more

On January 18th, 2010, the acclaimed watch company Montblanc was proud to introduce its innovative timekeeping creation within its Villeret 1858 collection. The presentation of the new ExoTourbillon Chronographe took place at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneva.

The new horological masterpiece from Montblanc represents a regulator timepiece, equipped with a large centrally axial minute hand, a special hour display, a second time zone with day/night display; a counter for the seconds, as well as a chronograph with a sub-dial for featuring 30 elapsed minutes. The undeniable highlight of this model is its ingenious tourbillon that demonstrates a balance larger than the tourbillon’s rotating cage and placed outside it.

The ExoTourbillon Chronographe is the first timepiece to join the brand’s Villeret 1858 Collection, which brought together two of the most famous horological complications: a chronograph and a tourbillon. read more

The watches from the collection reveal avant-garde design, handing on the classic Montblanc values to every new generation of timepieces. The TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic has recently joined the Montblanc successful line. read more

The Montblanc Sport watch collection has been joined by a new member - the Montblanc Automatic Sport Chronograph DLC. The timepiece has been unveiled at SIHH 2009.

The stainless steel case of the new Montblanc watch measures 44mm in diameter. The case is completely covered in DLC, "Diamond Like Carbon" coating, a carbon material that possesses properties similar to those of diamond. This extremely scratch-resistant metal treatment provides the case of the sports watch with remarkable durability and stress- and corrosion-resistance.

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Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Automatic from Montblanc has become a third Prize winner in the 16th edition of the “Montre de l’annee” watch competition. This distinction was bestowed on Lutz Bethe, CEO Montblanc International GmbH at the awards ceremony, which was held in Geneva, on October 28th, 2009.

A distinguished jury, which brought together major specialists from the watch industry, has chosen the best watches of the year. After evaluating a large number of timekeepers, unveiled in the course of the event, the judges declared the Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Automatic model one of the three best watches of 2009.

Animated by the first Montblanc proprietary calibre movement and featuring an enviable degree of manual craftsmanship, this Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph watch opens a new chapter in the already rich history of the company.

The Montblanc watch has been released this October. With its exceptional features and unrivalled design, this marvelous model delivers everything what connoisseurs of fine timepieces inevitably expect.

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The Montblanc popular Star collection has been joined by a new aesthetically and technically appealing model - the Star 4810 Chronograph Automatic watch.

The stainless steel case of the watch measures 44mm in diameter. The case demonstrates a brilliant polished finish that creates a nice contrast with the black guilloche dial completed with polished Roman numerals. You will find the date display originally presented in the lower part of the 12-hour chronograph counter.

The Montblanc watch accommodates the self-winding 4810/501 caliber. The precision of the movement is crowned by the prestigious COSC-chronometer certification. The chronograph function is showcased via the chronograph central seconds hand, the 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock and the 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock. read more

The cooperation between the famous watchmaker Montblanc and a horse racing event represents nothing but a perfect union. The ancestor of the brand’s up-to-date timepieces was a special device, intentionally developed for measuring horse racing times.

This year, the Montblanc watch company will render its support to the extremely important horse racing event, the 26th Breeder’s Cup World Championship. The audience will be offered a chance to admire professional riders as well as thoroughbred horses.

It is Montblanc Star, Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph watch, that happens to be a true incarnation of the elite horse racing’s spirit. This timepiece is proposed in several skeletonized and non-skeletonized interpretations. It is definitely a highlight within the brand’s lineup.

The Montblanc watch is powered by the in-house manufactured chronograph movement, measuring up to 30 minutes. The chronograph counters demonstrate rotating discs, which substitute for hands and the date indicator. The mono-pusher, located at 8 o’clock, serves to control start, stop, and rest functions.

Entirely sculptured in gold, these watches are to be presented to the best riders, both male and female, in the Winner’s Circle.

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Dubbed after the chronograph’s inventor, Nicolas Rieussec, the MB R100 was the first Montblanc-made caliber, presented by the company earlier this year. Rieussec’s technique of two rotating disks inspired the design of the novel chronograph.

The Monopusher Chronograph case, measuring 43 mm in diameter, is sculptured in either 18k white, yellow or red gold or 950 platinum.

The model is animated by an adorned manual winding movement, opened to view through a sapphire case-back. The movement demonstrates twin barrels, ensuring a 72-hour power reserve.

An open date wheel, located at the dial top, displays the day of the month. Two chronograph sub-dials are placed below: the first is intended for chronograph seconds and the second one is meant for chronograph minutes. The central hands serve to indicate hours and minutes.

The chronograph function is governed by an iconic column-wheel with a vertical, almost wear-free disc clutch. Thus, the chronograph function can be always turned on.

The hallmark of this model is presented in its unique pusher, placed at 8 o’clock, which is used to start, stop and reset the chronograph.

Pressing the pusher for the first time starts the second disc, the second press stops the time measure: the data can be read afterwards from the second disc and the 30-minute sub-dial. Pressing the pusher for the third time resets the two discs to zero.

The Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph watch has been issued in limited series.
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The Montblanc Company is famous not only as an esteemed maker of luxury pens, but also as an acclaimed manufacturer of timepieces alongside with accessories, wallets and other leather goods.

The brand’s watch-making division is currently aiming its efforts at producing in-house movements, whereas its pen manufacturing branch continues its streak of excellence, enchanting collectors and fans. It will not come as a surprise when eventually Montblanc launches a timekeeper that can write or a pen that is able to reveal the time.

The famous brand of Montblanc is also known for its sponsorship activity in terms of various arts and entertainment events. Additionally, the company is often involved in charity campaigns, combining donations with creation collections.

For this very reason, the brand has recently manufactured an assemblage of pieces, entitled “Signature For Good”. The moment any of these units is bought, Montblanc automatically transfers 10 per cent of the purchase price to UNICEF.

This donation is intended to aid the development of the humanitarian organization’s programs for world-wide child literary and education. The program in question is scheduled to be run until May 2010 and Montblanc is expected to donate a minimum of 1.5 million dollars.

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The renowned manufacturer of fine writing instruments and luxury timepieces Montblanc has opened its flagship boutique on Rodeo Drive. The customers of the store, the largest one established by the company in Beverly Hills, will be offering magnificent watches across the luxury spectrum of iconic Montblanc collections, as well as unique limited series creations, intended especially for this area.

According to Jan-Patrick Schmitz, President & CEO of Montblanc North America, who was present at the ribbon cutting ceremony, opening of a larger retail store in Beverly Hills is a great honor for the universally acclaimed brand of Montblanc.

The Montblanc exclusive creations, to be put up for sale on a regular basis, embrace diamond-studded watches meant for both men and women, limited edition writing instruments, as well as handbags intended for ladies. Women can admire the Montblanc 4810 fine jewelry line, which reveals a range of gorgeous sapphire varieties and colored diamonds.

A key focal point of this venue will be the models from the unique Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858. They will undoubtedly provide a delight to the keenest timepiece collectors.

The Montblanc watches demonstrate the highest degree of excellence. Every single piece is individually hand-made in Montblanc's Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie located in Villeret, Switzerland.

The innovative Diva collection writing instrument, encouraged by actress Ingrid Bergman of "Casablanca" fame, will make its world original appearance in this grand store. This supremely graceful object will join the company of previously unveiled limited series writing instruments, devoted to such screen legends as Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.

The clients of the Montblanc Rodeo Drive boutique will be offered another exclusive opportunity to enjoy the unique products from of the Montblanc Haute Joaillerie Collection. These masterworks, including Eclat, En Vague Pave, and Lumiere, were exposed on the wrists of the world’s leading stars during different international red carpet events. Every item is notable for the proprietary Montblanc diamond, which features a special star-shaped cut, suggestive of the brand’s symbol.
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Montblanc has unveiled the Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch, a sophisticated new monopusher chronograph equipped with a hand-finished Montblanc movement, exclusive hand-wound 16-360 caliber offering a power reserve and a regulator hour complicated functions. The regulator sub-dial features an extra hour hand that can indicate time in a second time zone. There is also the day/night indicator.

The constructive and decorative characteristics of the movement reflect the best traditions of Haute Horlogerie. Montblanc master watchmakers have meticulously beveled and polished every part of the movement, including the bridges, chronograph levers and wheels in the winding mechanism. The in-house balance wheel operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour.
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The horological company Montblanc is inextricably associated with the world of art. This brand is experiencing a continuous intellectual development by means of communication in the true sense of this word.

Montblanc is involved in supporting many projects, realized in the fields of classical music, opera, contemporary painting, cinema, as well as photography. Its Cultural Foundation, whose activity dates back to 1992, annually bestows awards on famous Arts sponsors in 11 different countries, including certainly France.

Thus, it does not come as a surprise that the brand sponsors the DocksArt fair prize awarded to artistic masterpieces, standing out in such eclectic fields.

The international selection committee, appointed especially for this event, is composed of Paul Ardenne, art critic and French curator; Olivier Houg, Olivier Houg Galerie director, DocksArt fair art director; Marc Blondeau, modern and contemporary art expert; Helene Kelmachter, cultural attache of the French embassy in Japan and Ingrid Roosen, responsible for the cultural affairs at Montblanc.

On Monday, September 14th, at 12 am this very team will award a distinction to one of the artists, who are going to take part in the fair.

In October, the winner of the prize will appear for viewing session in the new brand’s store, located at 7 Rue de la Paix, in Paris.


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The Montblanc Star Chronometer watch has joined the renowned Star collection of most elegant watches. The luxurious 41.5mm 18K rose gold case of the watch features stepped lugs, and a large knurled crown bearing the Montblanc logo.

The silvered dial is embellished with an intricate guilloche pattern. The dial is completed with rose gold Roman hour markers, and large dauphine hands covered with luminous material; the semi-circular display at 6 o'clock shows the date via a red pointer. A dial flange has the minute scale accented by six luminous dots.

The Montblanc Star Chronometer is equipped with a self-winding ETA caliber, offering 42-hour power reserve. It goes on an alligator strap. read more

Montblanc has proudly announced that it has become one of the few retailers to carry the distribution of the 46664 bangle.

The company is pleased to have a chance to support African craftsmanship and arrange the bangles' selling on some of the most prestigious shopping streets of the world, including Montblanc boutiques located on Bond Street in London, Madison Avenue in New York and Champs-Elysees in Paris.

The 46664 bangles are produced while using precious metals of South Africa. They are finished by hand by gifted and experienced craftsmen, infected or affected by HIV or Aids.

The first 46664 bangle edition is crafted in platinum, 18K gold or silver, having been developed in two different sizes. All bangles bear an individual number and an engraving of Nelson Mandela's historic prison number he had when imprisoned on Robben Island.

The introduction of the first edition of the 46664 bangle coincided in time with Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations. All proceeds from the sale of the 46664 bangle will be donated to the Mandela Foundation and the 46664 charity, offering support to those suffering from Aids and HIV throughout Africa.
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