Introducing: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere (Live Pics & Pricing)

January 15, 2018

Definitely the boldest watch in the new 1858 collection, the Geosphere combines a simple dual timezone display with a much more complex pair of worldtime displays. You have an extra 12-hour displays at nine o'clock for keeping track of another timezone and two hemispheres at 12 and six o'clock that show you the local times across the globe all at once. The bi-directional rotating bezel is graduated like a compass, adding to the watch's adventurous feel. There are two essential versions of the watch, a non-limited version in stainless steel and a limited edition in bronze. Why This Watch Matters While the Geosphere complication isn't entirely new for Montblanc (it appeared back in 2015 in the Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres Vasco da Gama, for example), this is the first time it's being utilized in a more consumer-friendly sports watch. It's also surely going to be a talking point that brings people into the new 1858 collection, bringing some extra attention to the less complex time-only and chronograph models. On its own though, this is an interesting tool watch that offers something genuinely new in the marketplace. The New 1858 Collection Be sure to check out the rest of the new 1858 collection too: 1858 Automatic 1858 Automatic Chronograph 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 100 1858 Pocket Watch Limited Edition 100 Initial Thoughts This is a watch you have to see in the metal to appreciate. From the spec sheet alone, I assumed it would be too big and too in-your-face for me. However, on the wrist (especially on the Bund-style strap option), it's extremely comfortable. The bronze limited edition has a real warmth to it that feels appropriate for a weekend hiking around the mountains. I could do without the little red dots on the hemisphere displays (which show the highest mountain peaks on each continent), but they're for sure not deal breakers overall. If you don't mind a busy watch dial, this is one you should definitely check out. The Basics Brand: MontblancModel: 1858 GeophereReference Number: 117840Diameter: 42mmThickness: 12.8mmCase Material: Stainless steel or bronze (limited edition)Bezel: Bi-directional with ceramic insertDial Color: BlackIndexes: Arabic numerals, dual hemisphere worldtime displaysLume: Beige Super-LumiNovaWater Resistance: 100mStrap/Bracelet: Brown sfumato calf leather Bund-style strap, Cognac aged calfskin strap, black NATO strap The stainless steel version of the 1858 Geosphere is not a limited edition, while the bronze version is limited to 1858 pieces. The Movement Caliber: MB 29.25Functions: Date, second time zone at nine o'clock, dual hemisphere worldtime displays at 12 and six o'clockPower Reserve: 42 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)Jewels: 26 Pricing & Availability Price: 5,190 in stainless steel, 5,890 in bronzeLimited Edition: The bronze-cased edition is limited to 1858 piecesFor more click here. The timezone displays at 12 and six o'clock have red dots showing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. On the wrist, the Geosphere looks great on the Bund-style strap. The closed caseback features an adventure-themed engraving.