Montblanc

Montblanc is a German luxury company focused on pens, watches, jewellery and leather items. Montblanc was founded in 1906 (named Simplo Filler Pen) with the introductory product offered in 1909 under the name Rouge et Noir in 1909. One year later the first pen named Montblanc emerged. Montblanc’s Meisterstück brand (Masterpiece) first appeared in 1924, for the premium fountain pen versions.

One of Montblanc most recognized visual items is the white six-pointed star with rounded edges (stands for the Mont Blanc mountain snowcap from above, where “4810,” in Montblanc’s product refers to the height of the Mont Blanc mountain). In 1977 Dunhill bought Montblanc and expanded the brand to a large selection of luxury goods. Nowadays Montblanc is owned by Richemont (Piaget, IWC, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin). Notable Montblanc watch models include the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec, Montblanc Star, Montblanc Star Classique, Montblanc Star 4810, Montblanc Timewalker, Montblanc Flyback, Montblanc Meisterstueck.

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Faces of Nature: Five Watches with Dials Inspired by the Natural World

Watch dials have undeniably gotten more colorful in recent years, but even beyond expanding the palette of tones and textures, some watchmakers have turned to the flora and fauna of the natural world for inspiration. Here are five watches that bring organic and environmental motifs to the wrist. CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE CADENCE 8HF Chopard’s Alpine...

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Jan 3, 2022 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: The G-SHOCK Women’s GMS2100PG1A4 Pairs Classic Tough Aesthetics with Rose-Gold Elegance

Since its introduction, the GMS2100 series has paired G-SHOCK’s signature tough aesthetic with a suave, minimalist style. Geared for women’s wear, each watch within the series opts for a distinctive octagonal shape recalling some of G-SHOCK’s most iconic silhouettes, their design derived from the classic GM2100. Yet where the GM2100 is larger and more prominent on the wrist,...

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Jan 7, 2022 by WatchTime

2021, The Watch Year in Review: 10 Captivating Chronographs

By almost any standard, the luxury watch world enjoyed a successful year in 2021 despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic consequences — with high-profile retailers reopening and expanding, new auction records set, some large-scale industry events (like our own WatchTime New York) returning, and of course, a host of...

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Dec 26, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Black Friday Special: 26 Ladies’ Watches for the Holidays

Women today have more options than ever when it comes to choosing their favorite watch. These new models designed for women have a sparkle and appeal all their own and are a perfect holiday gift. BELL & ROSSThe new Bell & Ross BR 05 Diamonds brings a shimmering look to the modern architectural lines of...

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Nov 26, 2021 by Dara Hinshaw

Sponsored: Artem Sailcloth Straps Offers Unmatched Comfort and Superior Versatility, Including in Latest “Loop-Less” Design

Earlier this year, Australia-Based Artem made its debut on WatchTime, introducing to our readers its trendsetting, next generation of sailcloth straps. Ever since, the brand and its impressive range of straps have only grown in popularity, trending on forums and garnering increasing attention for its traditional pin-and-buckle options as well as its more contemporary deployant-clasp...

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Jan 1, 2022 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Zooming in: 7 Watch Movements in Extreme Close-Up

Finely finished watch movements come to life under magnification. The seven shown here were certainly ready for their close-ups.

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Nov 18, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

PORTFOLIO

Transitional Solutions: Six Watches with Gradient Dials

All of a sudden, they’re everywhere — watches with colorful gradient dials that transition from a pale hue in the center to a dark one at the periphery. In this excerpt from our upcoming WatchTime Design Issue 2020, on sale October 29, we offer you some highlights.

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Nov 8, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

One of a Kind: Six Watches Made From Proprietary Gold Alloys

What’s even more exclusive than yellow, white or rose gold? A gold alloy that’s only available from a single brand. Here are watches made of uniquegold alloys. Lime Gold (Montblanc)Montblanc relies on its own gold color, which has a green shimmer and is therefore named “Lime Gold.” It debuted this year in the 1858 Split...

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Nov 6, 2021 by Ruediger Bucher

When in Rome: Five Watches with Roman Numeral Dials

Roman numerals are mostly reserved these days for movie sequels and Super Bowls, but they can still add a hint of elegant classicism to a watch dial, as in the five timepieces we showcase here. BLANCPAIN VILLERET ULTRAPLATE Blancpain’s Villeret series, named for the Swiss village where the manufacture was founded in 1735, is distinguished...

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Oct 26, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: Montblanc Heritage Pythagore Small Second LE 148

Montblanc returns to WatchTime New York later this week, showcasing its newest and most exclusive timepieces at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22 to 24. Topping off a year of interesting releases, including the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition, bronze-cased 1858 Geosphere LE, and 1858 Split-Second Chronograph LE 18, the brand will feature...

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Oct 19, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

History Written in Time: Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition

It was 200 years ago this week, on September 1, 1821, when French watchmaker Nicolas Rieussec attended a horse race at the Champs-de-Mars Arrondissement de la Seine in Paris intending to test his newest invention. The device, a chronometer clock with two rotating counters and a fixed nib that inscribed black ink marks on them...

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Sep 2, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: ShopWorn Sets a New Standard for Seasonal Luxury

The popular retail site ShopWorn has quickly become the go-to resource for watches, jewelry and accessories from A-list brands like Breitling, Carl F. Bucherer, Hamilton, and others. Here’s a look at 10 timepieces you won’t want to miss. Status watches stand apart among luxury brands in at least one crucial element for consumers: They’re not...

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Jun 21, 2021 by WatchTime

Father’s Day 2021: A Luxury Gift Guide for the Discerning Gentleman

Father’s Day is upon us, and as always we at WatchTime hope we’ve provided ample choices over the year for those wishing to gift a timepiece to the fathers, grandfathers, and other important men in their circle. For those who may be looking for something else, we offer these curated, high-end offerings from our friends...

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Jun 17, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Montblanc Introduces Summit Lite Smartwatch With New Active-Lifestyle Apps

Montblanc dipped its toe into the luxury-smartwatch pool as early as 2015 with its first “e-strap” accessory (I review the strap and the watch it came with here) and plunged in fully with the launch of the first Summit models in 2017. Last year, Montblanc upped the high-tech ante with the Summit 2+, the first...

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Apr 25, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Montblanc Blends Sand Tones with Bronze in 1858 Geosphere LE 1858, Inspired by a Reinhold Messner Desert Trek

Since its launch in early 2018, the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere has held a central spot in the brand’s vintage-influenced 1858 collection, and also served as a de-facto flagship for some of its most innovative designs and concepts. This week at Watches & Wonders, Montblanc unveils the latest Geosphere with a distinctive design inspired by adventure...

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Apr 8, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Green with Gold: Montblanc Introduces the 1858 Split-Second Chronograph Limited-Edition 18

Montblanc in recent years has garnered significant attention for its historically inspired collections. From the Heritage GMT and Pulsograph, to its vast 1858 collection, the brand has staked out its place in the market by channeling the vintage designs of historical Swiss maison Minerva, which Montblanc and its parent company Richemont acquired in 2006. This...

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Mar 19, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Progress Through Technology: 10 Tourbillon Watches with High-Tech Designs

Audi’s "progress through technology" motto also applies to the importance of the tourbillon for watch design, because this eye-catching complication greatly enhances a timepiece’s visual appeal. From our Special Design Issue, here are 10 highly technical tourbillon watches.

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Mar 12, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

Introducing the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Origins LE100

Throughout 2020, Montblanc launched new releases from all of its various watch collections in rapid-fire fashion — from a limited-edition Heritage Pulsograph and an expansion of its Star Legacy line to an updated smartwatch and a growing blue focus in its 1858 collection, among many others. Heading into the new year, the brand needed a...

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Mar 4, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Essence of Emerald: 15 Green-Dial Watches On Sale Now

It doesn’t get any greener in today’s watch world. Or does it? There have never been as many green watches as there are today, and in this feature we explore the emergence of the trend and showcase 15 currently available emerald-hued timepieces. Although blue has been the most prominent trendy color for watches for the...

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Jan 18, 2021 by Ruediger Bucher

WatchTime’s Holiday Gift Guide for the Watch-Collecting Renaissance Man

The holidays are close, and while a new watch or two (or three or four) might be on the minds and lists of many WatchTime readers, most of us are also interested in other accessories of the good life outside of watches proper. Over the course of the year, we have come across a number...

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Dec 21, 2020 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Mountain Guide: Reviewing the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere

In January 2018, Montblanc set out to conquer new peaks: the revamped 1858 collection not only celebrates the spirit of mountain exploration, but also the 160th anniversary of Minerva. We take a closer look at one of the collection’s highlights, the 1858 Geosphere with a new world-time complication. Montblanc’s Most Essential Watch Collection The 1906-founded...

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Nov 19, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

Montblanc Partners with Mountaineer Reinhold Messner for New 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition

Montblanc’s 1858 timepieces, which take inspiration from early pocketwatches made by legendary Swiss chronograph maker Minerva, are conceived as luxurious tool watches for mountain exploration. (Montblanc, which absorbed Minerva back in 2009, does take its name from a famous mountain, after all.) For its latest limited edition, the company teamed with one of the world’s...

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Oct 23, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

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