Introducing: The Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 100 (Live Pics & Pricing)

January 15, 2018

It's no secret that Montblanc makes great chronographs and this is another example of the brand doing it right. The 40mm stainless steel case is fully brushed on top, giving it an understated presence on the wrist, and the smoked green dial is much more subtle than you might expect. The action on the monopusher chronograph is excellent C as you'd expect from the beautifully finished Minerva caliber inside C and the end result is a sports watch that has the pedigree of a true high-end dress chronograph. Why This Watch Matters Anyone who is interested in modern, high-end chronograph movements is certainly familiar with Minerva's calibers. All too often though, Montblanc has put these stellar movements into relatively large watches. This watch solves that problem and it's actually the smallest watch in the 1858 collection overall. That Montblanc would make a limited edition like this is also evidence that they both know what enthusiasts want (even if most consumers still prefer larger, less subtle watches) and are willing to give those enthusiasts something special to get excited about. The New 1858 Collection Be sure to check out the rest of the new 1858 collection too: 1858 Automatic 1858 Automatic Chronograph 1858 Geosphere 1858 Pocket Watch Limited Edition 100 Initial Thoughts I'm a big, big fan of this watch. Sure, green isn't usually my favorite color, and it's definitely not the obvious choice for this watch, but the execution here from top to bottom is outstanding. Montblanc has done a great job getting the details right, from the profile and finishes on the case to the subtle sunburst on the dial (which reminds me a bit of an old school guitar, in the best ways possible). To be able to get a steel chronograph of this quality at this price is a great thing indeed. The Basics Brand: MontblancModel: 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 100Reference Number: 117834Diameter: 40mmThickness: 12.15mmCase Material: Stainless steelDial Color: Smoked greenIndexes: Arabic numerals, tachymeter scaleLume: Beige Super-LumiNovaWater Resistance: 100mStrap/Bracelet: Green alligator The MB M13.21 is a true high-end chronograph movement. The Movement Caliber: MB M13.21Functions: Monopusher chronographDiameter: 29.5mmThickness: 6.4mmPower Reserve: 55 hoursWinding: ManualFrequency: 2.5 Hz (18,000 vph)Jewels: 22Additional Details: Plates and bridges are rhodium-plated German silver Pricing & Availability Price: 28,000Limited Edition: 100 piecesFor more click here. On the wrist, this watch really shines. It sits nice and low, feeling substantial without being heavy.