Introducing: The Montblanc 1858 Pocket Watch Limited Edition 100 (Live Pics & Pricing)

January 15, 2018

As something of a flagship of the new 1858 collection, this pocket watch is meant to be a companion for an adventurer. The titanium case houses a blue stone dial with a 24-hour scale that is traced by one large red hand. Additionally, there is a monopusher chronnograph (powered by one of Montblanc's outstanding Minerva calibers) with a pulsation scale for taking critical measurements and a compass integrated into the hunter-style caseback. 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 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 100? Why This Watch Matters This is the second year Montblanc has created a non-wristwatch to helm its debuting product line. Last year we got the much-talked-about TimeWalker Rally Timer 100, and this feels like a natural follow up. Sure, it's not the most practical watch being shown at SIHH, but it is nicely executed and an interesting statement about how Montblanc sees the 1858 collection as a whole. Initial Thoughts If you showed me this watch on paper, I'd be completely disinterested. However, after seeing this thing in person during a preview back in the fall, I have to say I'm impressed. Would I want one? Probably not. But the stone dial is really beautiful up close and I'm always a fan of a good 'ole Minerva movement. Just look at it C how can you not get into that? The Basics Brand: MontblancModel: 1858 Pocket Watch Limited Edition 100Reference Number: 118485Diameter: 60mmThickness: 20.8mmCase Material: TitaniumDial Color: Blue Bumortierite stoneIndexes: Beige Super-LumiNova Arabic numerals and indexesLume: YesWater Resistance: 30 metersStrap/Bracelet: Brown sfumato aged calf arm strap and a brown sfumato aged calf cover and strap for hanging or in the hand The MB M16.24 is a killer chronograph movement however you slice it. The Movement Caliber: MB M16.24Functions: Monopusher chronograph, 24-hour displayDiameter: 38.4mmThickness: 6.3mmPower Reserve: 50 hoursWinding: ManualFrequency: 2.5 hz (18,000 vph)Jewels: 22Total Components: 252Additional Details: Plates and bridges are made of rhodium-plated German silver Pricing & Availability Price: 48,000 Limited Edition: 100 piecesFor more click here. The transparent caseback has a compass integrated into it. You can flip the caseback open to use the compass too. The caseback also features an integrated stand mechanism for showing the watch off on your desk. The monopusher chronograph is operated through the crown. The stone dial looks really stunning in person.