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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE High Seas Horology: Montblanc’s Régulateur NautiqueFebruary 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment  It was one of the most technologically intriguing timekeeping devices unveiled at the SIHH watch fair in January (and, quite probably, the largest) and it’s destined to become a conversation piece for sixteen happy yacht owners. We’re talking about Montblanc’s Régulateur Nautique Timepiece Set, a combination chronograph wristwatch/nautical clock set that pays homage to the tradition of … [Read more...] Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph GreyTechJanuary 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment  At SIHH Montblanc unveiled the limited edition TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech. The manufacture movement positions both the chronograph seconds and minute hands in the center of the dial to improve the 60-minute totalizer's legibility. When the flyback function is activated, both hands race back to their starting position and instantly start measuring another interval, giving rise to the … [Read more...] Time Writ LargeFebruary 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Table clocks paired with pocket and wrist watches have proven highly popular with watchmakers and collectors alike. Breguet's Sympathique sets are perhaps the most famous historical examples, and in modern times, a similar project started F.P. Journe along the path to creating his own brand. This year, Montblanc teams with esteemed clockmaker Erwin Sattler to create its own variation on this … [Read more...] Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly ChronographFebruary 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Introduced at SIHH, this new chronograph from Montblanc incorporates some interesting features. The movement uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, and both the chronograph seconds and minute hands are mounted in the center. There is also a flyback function, a date window at 9 o’clock, and a second time zone with 24-hour display at 12 o'clock. … [Read more...] Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly ChronographFebruary 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Introduced at SIHH, this new chronograph from Montblanc incorporates some interesting features. The movement uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, and both the chronograph seconds and minute hands are mounted in the center. There is also a flyback function, a date window at 9 o’clock, and a second time zone with 24-hour display at 12 o'clock. The Calibre MB LL100's vertical disk coupling … [Read more...] 30 Minutes with Lutz Bethge Montblanc’s CEO discusses the brand’s high-watchmaking ambitions.September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment  When Montblanc unveiled its Metamorphosis watch at the SIHH watch show in Geneva in January, many believed it would be years before the exotic new chronograph would be ready for market. After all, the watch, with its 567 components, seemed hopelessly complex. The prototype on display was kept behind glass: it didn’t work well enough for a live demonstration. … [Read more...] Montblanc is the Official Timekeeper of the 2010 Belmont StakesJune 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Montblanc has announced that it will serve as official timekeeper for the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred race on June 5, 2010 at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. At 1.5 miles, the Belmont Stakes is the longest and most demanding of the Triple Crown races. During the winner's circle presentation, Montblanc North America President and CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz will award a Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec … [Read more...] Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon EscapementApril 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Montblanc presents the chronograph in its seminal form and makes it state of the art with a silicon escapement. Nicolas Rieussec registered the world’s first chronograph for a patent on in 1822. That first "timewriter" is reflected here with disks that turn beneath motionless hands, as the chronograph's inventor intended. Rieussec sought the ultimate in accuracy and reliability, and this … [Read more...] Montblanc TimeWalker Dual Carbon ChronographMarch 5, 2010 By 1 Comment  Montblanc combines two of the hottest case materials - DLC and red gold - to create the TimeWalker Dual Carbon Chronograph. If you don't know, DLC stands for diamond-like carbon, and it produces an extremely corrosion-resistant coating with a hardness of 3,000 Vickers. By way of comparison, steel has a hardness of 230 Vickers. And Montblanc does not stop there. … [Read more...] SIHH: Montblanc Vintage ChronographeJanuary 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Montblanc adds a new member to the Collection Villeret 1858 family with a beautiful modern re-interpretation called simply the Vintage Chronographe. This classically elegant piece features a grand feu enamel dial and a hand-finished MBM caliber 16.29 column-wheel movement. The dial is created by heating a solid gold disk in a kiln to a temperature of about 800 degrees Celsius, fusing it to a … [Read more...] Montblanc Teams Up With the Breeders’ CupOctober 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Montblanc has become the exclusive promotional partner in the timing category for the 26th Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The company will present a Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec timepiece to the winning owner of the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic and Breeders’ Cup Classic in the Winners Circle. Considered thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious global event, this year’s Breeders’ Cup … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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