MONTBLANC PLAYS IT COOL
When Montblanc decided to focus on its 1858 range of watches this year, it needed a hook to hang it on, a story that explains the collection’s existence, its reason for being. We had seen 1858 watches from the brand before, but they were less refined, standalone pieces not positioned to become a pillar of the maison. But the new collection is sleek and purposeful, the watches are set in a world of outdoor adventure, from the halcyon days of the gentleman mountaineer to the idyll of wilderness glamping – always, of course, with the style and elegance of a Montblanc man or woman.
The collection is inspired by Minerva pocket watches and chronographs from the 1920s and 1930s, reinterpreting the spirit for contemporary wearers. Models range from a simple Automatic, to an Automatic Chronograph, a worldtimer Geosphere, a limited-edition Monopusher Chronograph and Pocket Watches. Materials such as brass and vintage-style straps that age and patinate over time are combined with practical complications and ultra-legible dials suitable for all light and weather conditions.
And these watches are tough. Elegant
