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The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph combines a strong vintage aesthetic with a chronograph function. This model is available in a stainless steel or bronze case.
The 42 mm case features both polished and satin finish, with an almost tool like design reminiscent of 50s chronograph watches. The watch comes with a domed sapphire crystal glass box, which also alludes to vintage chronograph timepieces.
For the bronze model, the case back comes in titanium coated in bronze to avoid allergies. The case back has been engraved with the emblematic Mont Blanc mountain, a compass and two crossed ice pick-axes, as a nod to the spirit of mountain exploration.
The bronze model has a smoked champagne-coloured dial with sunray finishing, providing an elegant backdrop for the bi-compax counters positioned at three and nine o’clock, which take their inspiration from Minerva’s historic chronographs. The dial is completed with beige luminescent Arabic numerals and cathedral-shaped hands that are slightly domed and have been enhanced with SuperLumiNova®.
The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph is water resistant to 100 metres and is certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500. It comes on a choice of a high-quality, lined, black and grey “NATO” strap or a cognac-coloured aged calfskin strap with beige stitching.
Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph Specifications
Ident. 117835
Movement Calibre MB 25.11
Type of movement Mechanical movement with automatic winding, Chronograph
Number of rubies 27
Power reserve Approx. 48 hours
Balance Flat hoop
Frequency 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring Flat
Displays Hour and minutes from the centre, small seconds at 9 o’clock Chronograph’s elapsed-second hand from the centre 30-elapsed minute-counter at 3 o’clock
Case Stainless steel with slim curved horns featuring polished and satin finishing
Crystal Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire glass box with antireflective coating
Back Stainless steel with “Spirit of Mountain Exploration” special engraving
Dimensions Diameter = 42 mm; height = 14.55 mm
Watertightness 10 bar (100 m)
Crown Fluted stainless steel with Montblanc emblem in relief
Dial Black with beige Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova®, rhodium-coated luminescent cathedral-shaped hour-hand and minute-hand, white chronograph’s second-hand and white counter- hands, historical Montblanc emblem at 12 o’clock
Wristband High-quality black & grey Nato strap with special stainless steel pin buckle
Also available with a stainless steel case, a black dial and a cognac-coloured aged calf leather strap (Ident. 117836) or with a bronze case, a smoked champagne dial and a cognac-coloured aged calf leather strap (Ident. 118223)
Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500
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