The Richemont’s Group’s acquisition of Minerva — and its care beneath the Montblanc brand — means that each year, we’re presented with a smattering of truly striking haute horlogerie amongst Montblanc’s more utilitarian (though certainly compelling) fare. This year, the 1858 “The Unveiled” Minerva Monopusher Chronograph has gotten a serious upgrade in the form of sapphire apertures added to its 43mm stainless steel housing. This, when combined with the sapphire crystal dial, allows for a view of the magnificent, hand-wound Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M17.26 ticking away within. This movement, though similar to the previous edition’s Calibre MB M16.26, has been flipped upside down in order to display the chronograph action via the dial.
Diameter: 43 mm
Movement: Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M17.26 hand-wound
Water Resistance: 30m
Montblanc: $39,500
