For SIHH 2018 Montblanc introduced the 1858 Collection (you can read more here). Part of that collection, the Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph combines a strong vintage aesthetic with a chronograph function. This model is available in a stainless steel or bronze case.

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The 42 mm case features both polished and satin finishing for utmost refinement and comes with a domed sapphire crystal glass box, highlighting the robustness and the vintage look of the watch. For the bronze model, the case back comes in titanium coated in bronze to avoid allergies. The case back has been engraved with the emblematic Mont Blanc mountain, a compass and two crossed ice pick-axes, as a nod to the spirit of mountain exploration.

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The bronze model has a smoked champagne-coloured dial with sunray finishing, providing an elegant backdrop for the bi-compax counters positioned at three and nine o'clock, which take their inspiration from Minerva's historic chronographs. The dial is completed with beige luminescent Arabic numerals and cathedral-shaped hands that are slightly domed and have been enhanced with SuperLumiNova.

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The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph is water resistant to 100 metres and is certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500. It comes on a choice of a high-quality, lined, black and grey “NATO” strap or a cognac-coloured aged calfskin strap with beige stitching.

Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph

Ident. 117835

Movement: Calibre MB 25.11

Type of movement: Mechanical movement with automatic winding, chronograph

Number of rubies: 27

Power reserve: Approx. 48 hours

Balance: Flat hoop

Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)

Hairspring: Flat

Displays: Hour and minutes from the centre, small seconds at 9 o’clock; Chronograph’s elapsed-second hand from the centre; 30-elapsed minute-counter at 3 o’clock

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Case: Stainless steel with slim curved horns featuring polished and satin finishing

Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire glass box with antireflective coating

Back: Stainless steel with “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” special engraving

Dimensions: Diameter = 42 mm; height = 14.55 mm

Watertightness: 10 bar (100 m)

Crown: Fluted stainless steel with Montblanc emblem in relief

Dial: Black with beige Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova, rhodium-coated luminescent cathedral-shaped hour-hand and minute-hand, white chronograph’s second-hand and white counter- hands, historical Montblanc emblem at 12 o’clock

Wristband: High-quality black & grey Nato strap with special stainless-steel pin buckle

Also available with a stainless-steel case, a black dial and a cognac-coloured aged calf leather strap (Ident. 117836) or with a bronze case, a smoked champagne dial and a cognac-coloured aged calf leather strap (Ident. 118223)

Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500

The price for the Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph is €3,990 for the Stainless Steel version and €4,690 for the Bronze version.

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For more visit Montblanc Online.

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