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November 2, 2015
Montblanc's Limited Edition Unveiled in Hong Kong | MONTBLANC
MONTBLANC
Montblanc Limited Editions Announced in Hong Kong (1)
In January 2014, Montblanc unveiled the "Villeret" collection, inheriting the technology of the esteemed Minerva manufacture under its wing, alongside the "Heritage Spirit" collection, which shares the same character but is more accessible. In January 2015, Montblanc further introduced new complex timepieces in the Villeret line and an entirely new collection called "Heritage Chronométrie," dramatically enhancing its popular classic-taste watches. Additionally, new versions of the Villeret and Heritage Spirit models, along with new Heritage Spirit models, were announced in Hong Kong. All are captivating and absolute must-have timepieces for enthusiasts of classic-style wristwatches.
Text by SHIBUYA Yasuhito
Limited New Version of an Exquisite Triple Time Zone Model
One of Montblanc's major product themes this year is an homage to Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India at the end of the 15th century, opening the door to the Age of Discovery and world trade. Several new timepieces bearing the name of this great figure were announced in Geneva in January. This particular model is a limited version of an ultra-complex watch featuring a tourbillon and triple time zone mechanism, also unveiled in Geneva.
It features a unique triple time zone mechanism: the local time is displayed by the main hour and minute hands, a second time zone by the compass-shaped hands at the 6 o'clock position, and the current time in 24 cities across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is indicated by two hemispherical indicators on the left and right of the dial. This is a luxurious complication watch for world travelers, truly befitting the name of Vasco da Gama.
Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Night Sky Geosphere
Case | White gold
Diameter | 47mm
Thickness | 15.38mm
Movement | Manual winding (Cal. MB 68.40)
Vibrations | 18,000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve | Approx. 48 hours
Water resistance | 3 bar
Functions | Tourbillon, Triple time zone
Limited edition | 18 pieces
Release | 2016
Price | €275,000 (price in Japanese yen not yet determined)
WATCHES & WONDERS 2015 NEW MODEL
Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire
Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time Vasco da Gama Limited Edition 238
Inquiries
Montblanc Contact Center
0120-39-4810
http://www.montblanc.com/
MONTBLANC
Montblanc Limited Editions Announced in Hong Kong (2)
The Popular Perpetual Calendar Model, Now in a Highly Anticipated Skeleton Version
Unveiled in Geneva in January 2014, the perpetual calendar model quickly became a global bestseller, praised for its perfect design balance, timeless classic aesthetic, and reasonable price, earning it the title of "a complication for everyday wear."
A year and a half later, the highly anticipated skeleton version, allowing a view of its intricate mechanism—akin to a mechanical representation of cosmic laws—from both the front and back of the case, has finally been announced in Hong Kong.
Beneath the sapphire crystal, the four subdials displaying the month, leap year, date, day, and moon phase are supported by a transparent dial made of sapphire crystal. However, to accentuate the gold bar indices and subdials, smoked gray sapphire was chosen over colorless transparency.
Furthermore, details like the circular guilloché pattern beneath the moon phase display, allowing for immediate identification of the current month, showcase masterful design. The watch's wearable size, with a case diameter of 39mm and a thickness of 10.24mm, is another key feature. The price for this perpetual calendar skeleton is astonishing.
Heritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar Sapphire
Case | Red gold
Diameter | 39mm
Thickness | 10.24mm
Movement | Automatic winding (Cal. MB 29.15)
Vibrations | 28,800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve | Approx. 48 hours
Water resistance | 3 bar
Functions | Perpetual calendar & Moon phase display
Release | Autumn 2015
Price | ¥2,692,000 (excluding tax)
WATCHES & WONDERS 2015 NEW MODEL
Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Night Sky GeosphereHeritage Chronométrie Dual Time Vasco da Gama Limited Edition 238Inquiries
Montblanc Contact Center
0120-39-4810
http://www.montblanc.com/
MONTBLANC
Montblanc Limited Editions Announced in Hong Kong (3)
New Version of the Dual Time Model Bearing the Name of Vasco da Gama
The new "Heritage Chronométrie" collection, unveiled at SIHH in January 2015, featured a case design inspired by the "Pythagore" introduced by the esteemed Minerva in 1950, which was particularly striking.
Among the new collection's offerings, the "Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time" with its dual time zone mechanism, already available in Japan since August, was highly praised by watch connoisseurs.
It is equipped with a blue hour hand for the second time zone, which can be hidden beneath the regular red gold hour hand when not needed. It also features an hour jump mechanism that allows the hour hand to be moved in one-hour increments, making it very user-friendly. At WATCHES & WONDERS, this limited special model, named after Vasco da Gama, was unveiled.
While the functions are the same as the model announced in January, this limited edition features a Southern Hemisphere night sky with the Southern Cross on the day/night indicator synchronized with the home time at 12 o'clock, and a small yet three-dimensional world map depicted in a deep, beautiful blue like the sea on the small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
Furthermore, the sapphire of the see-through case back is adorned with an image of the São Gabriel, the flagship of the fleet led by Vasco da Gama.
Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time Vasco da Gama Limited Edition 238
Case | Stainless steel with satin-finished red gold bezel
Diameter | 41mm
Thickness | 9.9mm
Movement | Automatic winding (Cal. MB 29.19)
Vibrations | 28,800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve | Approx. 42 hours
Water resistance | 3 bar
Functions | Dual time display, Day/night indicator, Small seconds, Date display
Limited edition | 238 pieces
Release | 2016
Price | Undetermined
WATCHES & WONDERS 2015 NEW MODEL
Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Night Sky GeosphereHeritage Spirit Perpetual Calendar SapphireInquiries
Montblanc Contact Center
0120-39-4810
http://www.montblanc.com/