MONTBLANC 1858 The Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition - 100 pieces

#montblanc #minerva #watchesandwonders ‪@montblanc‬
The new MONTBLANC UNVEILED TIMEKEEPER MINERVA takes the fluted bezel from the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow and turns it into a chronograph function, marking the first time in Montblanc’s watchmaking repertoire it has been possible to activate a chronograph without having to push on something. The chronograph function is operated through the unidirectional rotating bezel (turning clockwise), avoiding any mishandling. One click will start the chronograph, the second will stop it, and the third will reset it. The bezel has 30 jumps/steps per whole turn, meaning that it can time 10 separate events in one complete turn. Montblanc is one of the rare watchmaking company to have developed such a system and has filed several patent applications for it.
The Montblanc Unveiled Timekeeper is being debuted with two limited editions. The first comes in a stainless steel case with an 18K white gold bezel, blue dial, and red accents. This model is limited to 100 pieces in reference to the 100-year anniversary of the Calibre 13.20. The second limited edition is housed in a Lime Gold case, features a dark green dial, and comes in a more exclusive limited edition.
Both timepieces come in a 42mm size with a dial design that is inspired by Minerva chronographs from between the 1940s and 1960s with their sunray finishing; luminescent hands, numerals, and indexes; elegant sub-dials; tachymetre scales (with a base of 1000m, 400m, and 200m); and colored accents for easy reading. Each model is fitted with a matching-colored interchangeable alligator leather strap.
Calibre MB M13.21
The Calibre MB M13.21 is the latest version of the historical Calibre 13.20 movement that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Calibre MB M13.21 is a hand-finished, manually wound movement with a 60-hour power reserve. The chronograph seconds are indicated with a contrasting colored chronograph seconds hand with the Minerva arrow as the counterweight, while a 30-minute chronograph counter is positioned at three o’clock, and a small seconds’ indication balances the dial at nine o’clock.
A case back that Pays Tribute to the Minerva Legacy
The Montblanc Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva is completed with a caseback that tells the complete story of Minerva, starting with the name of the collection and the date of birth of the Minerva Manufacture at six o’clock. On an inner ring, key dates from the Minerva chronograph story are separated by little stars from the original Minerva logo, with the Minerva arrow at 12 o’clock.
These key dates include:
1887 - Minerva brand and arrow symbol registered on July 30th, 1887.
1908 - Development of the first Manufacture chronograph movement (19/9CH) for pocket watches.
1912 - The Minerva V-shaped chronograph bridge is patented on April 10th.
1920 - Development of the Manufacture chronograph Calibre 13.20 for wristwatches.
1927 - Production of Minerva’s first fluted bezel and internal countdown rotating bezel.
1929 - Development of the Manufacture chronograph Calibre 17.29 (evolution of the Calibre 19/9CH)
1948 - Development of the Pythagore Manufacture Calibre 48 using the Golden Section ( = 1.618...).
2003 - Development of the Manufacture chronograph Calibres MB M13.21 and MB M16.29, respectively, inspired by the historical Calibres 13.20 and 17.29.
2023 - Launch of the chronograph function through the bezel.
Through the caseback, 165 years of watchmaking novelties are documented, right up to the present day with the introduction of Montblanc Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Editions. Their classic and elegant aesthetic holds within it one of the most fascinating chronograph novelties of watchmaking’s modern era, showing that the Montblanc chronograph story is only getting started.
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[@stevenskliros9608]

Beautiful movement 18000 semi-oscillations per hour is perfect

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yes, a good, old “big block” 😉

[@Drogba_x_11]

Hi Alex, love your work as always. Can you please do a full review of all the new Montblanc releases? Including the new Montblanc 1858 Automatic Date 0 Oxygen The 8000, and all the watches in the Zero Oxygen line. Much appreciated 😊

[@WatchAdvisor]

Once I get hands on them yes...

[@jonandresen1483]

It’s a beautiful watch and beautifully finished. Habring has a chronograph that is actuated via the crown, no pushers. The price is high, of course, but comparable watches from other haute horology brands often cost more but generally have more elegant cases.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The possibilities to design the case differently were limited... bezel = form follows function...

[@Nefville]

The best Montblanc's have the devils tail on the back. Those movements are incredible and that's a neat way to operate a chrono.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Therefore I would name these extraordinary and limited watches MINERVA ... Just my two cents... but it will never happen since Montblanc bought Minerva ...

[@jimenaruiz9265]

Really?? Devils tail? Its the Minerva arrow

[@Nefville]

​@@jimenaruiz9265 OMG REALLY???!?!?111 What, do you need to take your pill or something? I get the impression you spit your drink all over the place when you read that. For all I know that's where Minerva got it from, or not, either way don't care, it looks cool. Slow down and enjoy the hobby man.

[@mattjones7433]

What an absolute grail of a watch

[@WatchAdvisor]

That’s for sure a very, very particular watch…

[@kokkien77]

One of the most beautiful chrono movements like Longines 13ZN. Wish MB will produce more and make it more available, in smaller case too.

[@kaisangchan5393]

Agree, smaller case please...

[@WatchAdvisor]

“smaller case” ??? The chronograph functions are activated by the bezel… Sorry, but there are no miracles… if you understand…

[@AndrewARR-f9h]

The Minerva Mont Blanca must be one of the preowned buys around. Very under the radar and horologically impressive. To buy at full retail anyone would be insane. I agree with the previous comments - rebrand these watches ‘Minerva’ and then they could compete head on with Lange, AP and even Patek.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for sharing!

[@bigv9982]

This is for sure a special watch totally love it 😁👌👍

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and passion with us!

[@gelmibson883]

Cool bezel!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Unique!

[@elvisahmed]

Beautiful watch

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your passion with us!

[@peatfugu666]

Never interest in Montblanc watches before but green dial is very nice one.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Well then go and have a closer look... you might be surprised of the watches coming from Montblanc

[@petersampson5202]

DEAR ALEXANDER, HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE. WOW! WOW! WOW! 🙏 SINCERELY PETER

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks again!

[@petersampson5202]

@@WatchAdvisor YOU ARE VERY WELCOME ALEXANDER. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE MY FRIEND. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE AND A MIRACLE. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. 🙏 SINCERELY PETER

[@JorgeBordam1]

Just brand it Minerva instead of Montblanc and everyone will be buying.

[@WatchAdvisor]

True, but will definitely NOT happen... Minerva is part of Montblanc now...

[@kl-ly2xh]

did the interviewer ignore the artist ?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Which artist?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Once again my question: whom did I ignore?

[@kl-ly2xh]

@@WatchAdvisor at 1:33. The artist was behind you , but you ignored her . She could've probably explained her interpretation of the art piece better.

[@WatchAdvisor]

She came into the picture by coincidence and was never meant to appear in our video since it was not about an art installation … I was only quickly reflecting to our Watches and Wonders intro video… art is fine, but this is a watch channel… 😉

[@samon_kurowassan]

I like it 😊 but it's not for me

[@WatchAdvisor]

Majority of these watches will be bought by Minerva and/or chronograph collectors… it is a truly spectacular and yes, new piece of horology…

[@rezamotori5709]

46.000 euros!!!!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yep! That’s not a toy…

[@theoverlord1925]

Nice, but €45, 000 for a MontBlanc ? Really ? There must be a lot of people with money to waste out there if they are expecting to sell 100 of these at that price .

[@WatchAdvisor]

"MONEY TO WASTE"? Sarcasm? Arrogance? Hybris? How can you write something like this? Are you making the rules? Do you know how to price such a watch? Do you know how much Montblanc invested in the bezel technology? Do you know how much the Montblanc client is willing to pay? Questions, questions ...

[@jensfiehler4716]

@@WatchAdvisorHe does not know better. You have so much more insight. Why don‘t you explain instead of insulting him? We all would benefit.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@jensfiehler4716 I just don't like this kind of diction, there's too much negativity…

[@69fastfurious]

Beautiful watch for a lucky 🍀 collector not me off course 🥹

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion!