Monblanc 1858 The Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE 88

MB131155

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Monblanc 1858 The Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE 88

Brand  : Montblanc
Collection  : Montblanc 1858
Model  : Monblanc 1858 The Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE 88
Reference  : MB131155
Complement : Steel - Black Dial - Bracelet Alligator Leather
On sale : 2023

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  • Brand  : Montblanc
    Collection  : Montblanc 1858
    Model  : Monblanc 1858 The Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE 88
    Reference  : MB131155
    Complement : Steel - Black Dial - Bracelet Alligator Leather
    On sale : 2023
    List Price : 40 300 €
    Diameter : 43 mm
    Thickness : 14.18 mm
    Styles : Vintage
    Types : Hand-winding
    Calibre : MB M16.26
    Calibre distinction : Côtes de Genève
    Hairspring with Philips curve
    Complication : 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
    Case material : Steel
    Case peculiarity : Satinated and polished finishing
    Bezel 18K white gold fixed fluted bezel
    Satinated and polished
    Fluted black-coated stainless steel crown with Montblanc emblem in relief
    Pusher Monopusher chronograph integrated into the crown
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 30 meters
    Dial : Skeleton
    Dial color : Black
    Display : White luminescent ruthenium-coated hour and minute hands
    Rhodium-coated seconds hand
    Rhodium-coated chronograph minute hand with white arrow
    White chronograph seconds hand
    Historical Montblanc logo
    Indexes : Arabic numerals
    Glass : Domed
    Sapphire
    Antireflective coating
    Curved
    Scratch-resistant
    Strap material : Leather
    Strap color : Black
    Strap clasp : Triple folding buckle
    + More characteristics :
    Movement
    Movement Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.26
    Type of movement Manufacture hand-finished manually wound movement
    Monopusher Chronograph
    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 = 37.50mm; height = 7.05mm
    Number of components 273
    Number of rubies 26 jewels
    Power Reserve Approx. 50 hours
    Balance Balance with screws, diameter = 14.50mm
    Frequency 18 000 A/h (2,5Hz)
    Plate Rhodium-plated German silver with circular graining on both sides, hand-chamfered edges
    Bridges Rhodium-plated German silver bridges with Geneva Stripes, circular graining on both sides, hand-chamfered edges
    Going-train Gold-plated, circular grained, chamfered, diamond hubs on both sides

    Case
    Distressed steel with satinated and polished finishing

    Dial
    Skeleton dial with white luminescent ruthenium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes

    Strap / Buckles
    Black nubuck alligator leather strap with black-coated stainless steel triple-folding clasp with fine adjustment system
    Limited Edition : 88 pieces

    Super-Luminova® is a registered trademark which is not owned by Montblanc

DESCRIPTION

  • Distressed Steel Creates a New Look for The Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph

    The Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph gets a contemporary look in a limited edition of 88 pieces in distressed steel

    A New Limited Edition

    Following the release of two limited editions of the Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph in 2022 in Lime Gold (limited edition of 18 pieces) and stainless steel (limited to 58 pieces), Montblanc is unveiling a new limited edition in distressed steel, giving this model a more contemporary look.

    This distressed steel finish is achieved by treating the 43mm stainless steel case with a black coating. The material is then manually washed and brushed with quartzite from the Mont-Blanc and limestones from the “V”-shaped mountain opposite the Villeret Manufacture, called La Combe Grède, bringing the mountain and the valley together. This interesting treatment gives each timepiece its very own individual patina and appearance.

    This new version comes with a white gold fluted bezel inspired by Minerva’s first fluted bezel that dates back to 1927, adding a new level of finesse to the model. It is fitted with a black nubuck alligator strap with a distressed steel triple-folding clasp, and includes a caseback featuring an engraving of the historic Minerva Manufacture.

    A Closer Look at the Monopusher Chronograph

    The Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition features a historic hand-wound Minerva MB M16.29 movement with all its meticulous hand-finishing. This mesmerizing movement 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 historic chronograph movement is on full display on the dial side of the watch. 

    This is one of the first times in Minerva’s 165-year history that a timepiece features the movement on the dial, making it an object of desire for watch lovers who wish to admire the movement without altering their timepiece.

    Turning a movement over sounds simple, but it is a technical feat as the direction of the hands also has to be reversed. The MB M16.29 calibre was one of the only movements in Montblanc’s archive of chronographs where this could be achieved. Reversing the direction of the dial hands  required the addition of 21 components, making this more than an aesthetic feature, but a truly technical one too. 

    And just for fun, the Maison has turned the last digit of the reference number upside down to represent this change, so MB M16.29 becomes MB M16.26.

    When the Movement Becomes the Dial

    Looking through the sapphire crystal into the depths of the movement, the viewer can immediately perceive the detailed level of finishing on the sanded German silver movement and the beauty of the bridges and plates that have been coated with anthracite ruthenium to match the tone of the case. A keen eye will also detect the Maison’s unique snailed diamantage coquille motif and the thorough polishing, which includes the inner angles of the components, a feat in itself.

    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. 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 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.

    This Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition unveils the secret of the Maison’s watchmaking past in a timepiece that is contemporary for today’s watch lovers. 

     

  • Distressed Steel Creates a New Look for The Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph

    The Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph gets a contemporary look in a limited edition of 88 pieces in distressed steel

    A New Limited Edition

    Following the release of two limited editions of the Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph in 2022 in Lime Gold (limited edition of 18 pieces) and stainless steel (limited to 58 pieces), Montblanc is unveiling a new limited edition in distressed steel, giving this model a more contemporary look.

    This distressed steel finish is achieved by treating the 43mm stainless steel case with a black coating. The material is then manually washed and brushed with quartzite from the Mont-Blanc and limestones from the “V”-shaped mountain opposite the Villeret Manufacture, called La Combe Grède, bringing the mountain and the valley together. This interesting treatment gives each timepiece its very own individual patina and appearance.

    This new version comes with a white gold fluted bezel inspired by Minerva’s first fluted bezel that dates back to 1927, adding a new level of finesse to the model. It is fitted with a black nubuck alligator strap with a distressed steel triple-folding clasp, and includes a caseback featuring an engraving of the historic Minerva Manufacture.

    A Closer Look at the Monopusher Chronograph

    The Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition features a historic hand-wound Minerva MB M16.29 movement with all its meticulous hand-finishing. This mesmerizing movement 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 historic chronograph movement is on full display on the dial side of the watch. 

    This is one of the first times in Minerva’s 165-year history that a timepiece features the movement on the dial, making it an object of desire for watch lovers who wish to admire the movement without altering their timepiece.

    Turning a movement over sounds simple, but it is a technical feat as the direction of the hands also has to be reversed. The MB M16.29 calibre was one of the only movements in Montblanc’s archive of chronographs where this could be achieved. Reversing the direction of the dial hands  required the addition of 21 components, making this more than an aesthetic feature, but a truly technical one too. 

    And just for fun, the Maison has turned the last digit of the reference number upside down to represent this change, so MB M16.29 becomes MB M16.26.

    When the Movement Becomes the Dial

    Looking through the sapphire crystal into the depths of the movement, the viewer can immediately perceive the detailed level of finishing on the sanded German silver movement and the beauty of the bridges and plates that have been coated with anthracite ruthenium to match the tone of the case. A keen eye will also detect the Maison’s unique snailed diamantage coquille motif and the thorough polishing, which includes the inner angles of the components, a feat in itself.

    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. 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 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.

    This Montblanc Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition unveils the secret of the Maison’s watchmaking past in a timepiece that is contemporary for today’s watch lovers. 

     

  • Brand  : Montblanc
    Collection  : Montblanc 1858
    Model  : Monblanc 1858 The Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE 88
    Reference  : MB131155
    Complement : Steel - Black Dial - Bracelet Alligator Leather
    On sale : 2023
    List Price : 40 300 €
    Diameter : 43 mm
    Thickness : 14.18 mm
    Styles : Vintage
    Types : Hand-winding
    Calibre : MB M16.26
    Calibre distinction : Côtes de Genève
    Hairspring with Philips curve
    Complication : 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
    Case material : Steel
    Case peculiarity : Satinated and polished finishing
    Bezel 18K white gold fixed fluted bezel
    Satinated and polished
    Fluted black-coated stainless steel crown with Montblanc emblem in relief
    Pusher Monopusher chronograph integrated into the crown
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 30 meters
    Dial : Skeleton
    Dial color : Black
    Display : White luminescent ruthenium-coated hour and minute hands
    Rhodium-coated seconds hand
    Rhodium-coated chronograph minute hand with white arrow
    White chronograph seconds hand
    Historical Montblanc logo
    Indexes : Arabic numerals
    Glass : Domed
    Sapphire
    Antireflective coating
    Curved
    Scratch-resistant
    Strap material : Leather
    Strap color : Black
    Strap clasp : Triple folding buckle
    More characteristics :
    Movement
    Movement Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.26
    Type of movement Manufacture hand-finished manually wound movement
    Monopusher Chronograph
    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 = 37.50mm; height = 7.05mm
    Number of components 273
    Number of rubies 26 jewels
    Power Reserve Approx. 50 hours
    Balance Balance with screws, diameter = 14.50mm
    Frequency 18 000 A/h (2,5Hz)
    Plate Rhodium-plated German silver with circular graining on both sides, hand-chamfered edges
    Bridges Rhodium-plated German silver bridges with Geneva Stripes, circular graining on both sides, hand-chamfered edges
    Going-train Gold-plated, circular grained, chamfered, diamond hubs on both sides

    Case
    Distressed steel with satinated and polished finishing

    Dial
    Skeleton dial with white luminescent ruthenium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes

    Strap / Buckles
    Black nubuck alligator leather strap with black-coated stainless steel triple-folding clasp with fine adjustment system
    Limited Edition : 88 pieces

    Super-Luminova® is a registered trademark which is not owned by Montblanc