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There was a plethora of reasonably priced watches to discover at Watches and Wonders 2022. And here Sabine Zwettler highlights five below $5,000 that caught her eye from Oris, TAG Heuer, Montblanc, Tudor, and Baume & Mercier.
Hodinkee
And in exciting brand ambassador news, the maison has tapped mountaineer Nims Purja.
Quill & Pad
The new Montblanc Patron of Art Homage to Victoria & Albert limited edition pen collection comprises two 4810 and two 888 editions, with one honoring Victoria and the other Albert within each edition. The LE100 and the LE8 editions each honor the royal couple together as one pen. Nancy Olson explains what makes them so special.
Quill & Pad
Diver’s watches rank among the most popular timepieces, which is not surprising considering that they combine cutting-edge features with bold, sporty looks. At Watches and Wonders 2022 Montblanc joined the ranks of sports watch manfacturers with a refreshing take on the diver’s watch called the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date.
Hodinkee
One for diving, one for flying.
Hodinkee
Montblanc just hit us with an UNO Reverse Card – and we're not even mad.
Revolution
Montblanc’s 1858 GMT Automatic Date and Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher presents the full spectrum from contemporary to a twist to the classic.
Revolution
At home on land, air or sea, Montblanc’s latest are ready for adventure.
Quill & Pad
When contemplating German pen making, if your mind immediately turns to such brands as Pelikan, Lamy, Montblanc, Faber-Castell, and other storied companies, it’s time to add Otto Hutt to the list. Nancy Olson takes a look at the brand's design c and and design 08 writing instruments, which set a new course for the traditional German pen maker.
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Montblanc’s earliest history is in pen making, and each of the lifestyle products that followed – watches, jewelry, leather, fragrance, and more – in some way acknowledges the foundational writing instrument. The new Meisterstück leather collection is no exception, paying very evident respect to the pen whose name it shares as Nancy Olson relates.
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A fountain pen’s nib is the source of its magic. Yes, there are many beautiful pens out there but without a great nib a pretty pen is just a pretty pen. A good pen point can transform an ordinary writing experience into a memorable melding of mind and hand. Montblanc’s new Meisterstück Calligraphy Solitaire Burgundy Lacquer is a desirable pen by any measure, not the least of which is contributed to by its 18-karat gold flexible nib.
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Having been the first – and still the only – watchmaker to use liquid to display the time, HYT went bust last year, having struggled for several years after its 2012 debut. But now the brand is making a comeback with Davide Cerrato at the helm. The inaugural watch of the reborn HYT is the Hastroid Green Nebula that is dressed in brand’s familiar livery of lime green and black. Best known for being the design chief at first Tudor and then Montblanc, Mr Cerrato has applied his brand of Italian aesthetics to HYT, preserving its signature style while streamlining and downsizing the watches. Still large, but slightly thinner and definitely sleeker, the Hastroid continues the familiar formula found on most previous HYT watches – hours are indicated by a retrograde fluid indicator within a glass tube, while two large bellows are responsible for pumping the fluid indicator back and forth. Initial thoughts I was sceptical when I first heard that HYT was back from the dead, but knowing that Mr Cerrato is leading the charge certainly increases the odds of success. He did a stellar job shaping the visual identities of both Tudor and Montblanc – both of which still have the same house style today – and has certainly refined the HYT wristwatch while retaining its familiar feel. The Having seen a resin mockup of the Hastroid, I can attest to the fact that the watch is more compact and slightly more wearable than a first-generation HYT. At the same time, Mr Cerrato has given...
Deployant
We review the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Origins Limited Edition 100, a military inspired bronze cased monopusher with vintage styling.
Revolution
Watch Division Director Laurent Lecamp and President South East Asia & Australia at Montblanc, Matthieu Dupont on the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Pink Dial Unique Piece for #ThePinkDialProject and why the brand decided to donate to the charity auction.
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Air, land, or sea – these watchmakers have you covered.
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A return to form.
Revolution
Introducing the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition
Revolution
Revolution gets up-close with the finer points of the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Origins Limited Edition 100, launched at Watches & Wonders 2021
Deployant
Review of the new Montblanc 1858 Worltime Geosphere. Previously in a variation of metals, this latest edition is now available in rose gold.
Deployant
For the first time, the Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph is presented in precious metal - limited to 18 pieces only.
Deployant
The Montblanc Heritage Pythagore Small Second Limited Edition 148, Montblanc takes the best vintage cues from Minerva’s rich past and iterates it for the present. Two models in 18 K rose or white gold with different coloured dials make up the collection.
Quill & Pad
The new Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon and Star Legacy Metamorphosis are both watches that might convince anyone that Montblanc makes only high-end mega creations. They are standout pieces from a brand normally known for more accessible luxury in the watch world. But these timepieces are incredible examples of high horology and worth further inspection.
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I’m not sure it’s possible to experience a Spike Lee film without being changed in some profound way. Lee loves writing with a pen, and Montblanc's new fountain pen in his honor is crafted in classic black resin with a sleek cap and decorated with Lee’s signature eyeglasses. Purple, the artist’s favorite color, also figures prominently.
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Laurent Lecamp is presiding over a period of innovation for the storied brand.
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An excellent vintage-inspired QP with an attractive, burnt caramel dial.
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Wingardium Leviosa tourbillon, anyone?
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Montblanc's alpine adventure watch suits up in desert fatigues.
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The brand debuts a funky green gold alloy in the 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 18
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A manually wound throwback some 90 years in the making.
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Our latest collaboration with Montblanc not only features one of the greatest chronograph movements on the market, but also includes a once in a lifetime trip to Villeret with the HODINKEE Team.
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