The word glam has become indispensable to women worldwide and this is exactly the creative concept approached by Montblanc in the manufacturing of the new Montblanc Star Magie d’Etoiles Watch, whose design hints to femininity, extravagance and chic. The new watch was released during an event especially organized by the brand to celebrate the introduction of this watch on the market at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneva.

        Impressive indeed at this watch are the diamond adornments present on the case, bezel and dial that reflect a certain taste for extravagance and finesse from the part of the Montblanc’s designers. The beautifully crafted Montblanc Star Magie d’Etoiles Watch features a roundly-shaped case whose bezel is set in diamonds. The lugs that connect the case with the strap are also covered in diamonds, for a more seductive appeal. The case was manufactured from an expensive material, white gold and the fact that it makes use of diamond adornments adds more to its value, making the watch available in only 15 items. Although officially launched in January, this watch will only be distributed for sale starting with September 2010, so up until then, the interested ladies in buying it will have to figure out solutions to get their hands on this amazing timepiece.

        Compared to an item of jewelry, the new Montblanc Star Magie d’Etoiles Watch can provide both fashionable extravagance and subtle functionality. The bezel of the watch is set in 80 diamonds, while the lugs connecting the case with the strap are set in 20 diamonds. The value of this watch is inestimable to a woman sensitive to glamour, luxury and sophisticated taste.

        The mother-of-pearl dial offers this watch an air of purity and finesse and it is extremely legible and uncomplicated. The dial was manufactured with the help of state-of-the-art technologies which allow the perfect resistance of this material to cope with the diamonds adornments and all the other applied detailing present on the dial. Montblanc Star Magie d’Etoiles Watch’s dial features only an Arabic numeral marking the 12 o’clock position, a star-shaped decoration filled with diamonds at 6 o’clock and an open arch composed of 22 pearls.

        The inner working of the new Montblanc Star Magie d’Etoiles Watch is activated by a Swiss-made quartz caliber – MB 4810/103 movement that assures the hours and the minutes’ functions, needless to say that the mechanism provides great reliability.

        The white satin strap connected to the case matches perfectly the mother-of-pearl dial and adds a touch of subtle extravagance. With an impressive and effective design, the new Montblanc Star Magie d’Etoiles Watch will definitely break some hearts considering its limited edition of only 15 timepieces.

        One of the names with resonance in this industry of watch manufacturing, Montblanc cherishes values such as commitment to quality and technical performance, without neglecting in any way the aspect of appearance and image, deeply required by our society, and so every new timepiece released by the brand is designed to please the eye in the most exquisite manner. With amazing designs, the timepieces by Montblanc are in high demand on the market and the prestige of the brand adds to their fame and popularity.

        In the memory of Nicolas Rieussec, who invented the first chronograph back in 1822, Montblanc created a series of timepieces that pay tribute to this amazing discovery and technical breakthrough in watch manufacturing. The landmark timepiece presented by Montblanc was Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Watch, a watch that made history in the world of watch manufacturing and whose concept was redesigned this year with the instruction of the updated version called the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon Escapement Watch. The designers focused on creating an extremely resistant timepiece that would at the same time display one of the most exquisitely contradictory designs, one based on simplicity and refinement.

        The movement of the new Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon Escapement Watch was developed especially in Montblanc laboratories and is the result of years of technical expertise and know-how in watch manufacturing. The techniques used have assured the manufacturing of the MB R120 movement, decorated beautifully and visible through the transparent case back of the watch. Apart from assuring the utmost accuracy, the movement equipping this watch also makes use of the silicon escapement Montblanc patented technique that guarantees resistance even in case of an accidental fall.

        The clean design of the watch is like talking in favor of the seriousness of the mechanism and it comprises of a 43 mm in diameter case made from 18 K red gold. The case construction allows 30 m water resistance, without harming in any way the incorporated mechanism.

        The dial of the new Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon Escapement Watch provides all the necessary functions that a owner might want: traditional functions of hours, minutes and seconds, chronograph functions and a calendar display. Produced in only 25 items, the new Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon Escapement Watch comes accompanied by a black leather strap, fitted with a gold folding clasp.

        At one of the most representative events of the watch manufacturing industry, the SIHH 2010 event, Montblanc presented a timepiece that would assure its continuity as a renowned watch manufacturer interested in pioneering techniques, innovation and progress. Montblanc’s Villeret 1958 Collection was extended by the introduction of the new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch, a watch that can sustain many functions, while being extremely appealing in terms of design.

        The innovative concept proposed by the designers from Montblanc was the successful combination between a chronograph and a tourbillon into a single watch, making of this fine timekeeping instrument one of the most progressive and functional timepieces in the world of watch manufacturing. Apart from the tourbillon and the chronograph, this watch can also provide the function of showing the time on a second time-zone.

        What’s really interesting about the new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch is definitely captured in its design, especially in its dial. The black dial of the watch presents the main functions displayed quite neatly, given the fact that the tourbillon’s rotating cage is smaller in size than the balance. This technique has gained quite some fame for the Montblanc designers, being the first to create such a tourbillon. The tourbillon found its spot in the upper part of the dial, hinting to the position of the sun in relation to the other planets. The designers have played a little with the idea of a solar system and have managed to capture the essence of the picture in the displaying of the functions of this watch.

        The powerful mechanism assuring all these functions is defined as the Calibre 16.60 chronograph movement, being a movement able to provide amazing functionality for people who have high expectations from a watch. No matter the pretensions, we can assure you that this watch can offer almost anything, from a second time-zone, to a day/night function and from traditional functions of hour, second and minute to counters of the chronograph.

        Montblanc has decided to limit this edition of the new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch to only 8 pieces made of 18 carats red gold and to 8 pieces made of white gold, while just one exclusive timepiece will be produced in platinum. That one timepiece is sure to make a loyal customer or a Montblonc collector proud.

        The new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch is available on a black leather strap, fitted with a folding clasp made from the same material as the case.

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        Renowned for its outstanding watch collection TimeWalker, Montblanc introduces us to yet another dazzling watch included in this collection that has stirred up the world of the watch connoisseurs through the innovative nature of both its mechanism and design. Aiming at recreating a fresh and modern look, the designers from Montblanc came out with this artistic design for their new Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic, a timepiece that although approaches an innovative appearance hinting to the urban requirements of our society, it still maintains some of the design features present in most of the Montblanc watches.

        The Swiss watch manufacturer Montblanc presented its new Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic Watch as a fresh concept of the TimeWalker line, a concept emphasizing more on the exterior, the modern and the unconventional. By mixing black ceramics, with stainless steel and sapphire crystal, the designers managed to give birth to a watch that’s not only resistant, but also extremely appealing in terms of design.

        The design of the new Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic Watch involves a 43 mm in diameter case that provides enough space for the display of the functions on the dial. The black dial features Arabic numerals for each hour, three symmetrically placed sub-dials located in the lower part of the dial, giving the timing of the chronograph’s functions and a date window between four and five o’clock positions. The stainless steel hands provide a subtle and elegant appearance to the large dial and the logo of the brand, displayed under 12 o’clock, offers a touch of distinction that’s much appreciated by the owner of the watch.

        Although aimed at tackling questions of design, exterior and appearance, the new Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic Watch does not neglect its technical aspect, being equipped with a COSC certified automatic movement, just like the other watches included in this amazing collection. The movement of the watch was developed in the Montblanc ateliers and it represents a true statement of innovation and technical proficiency. The mechanism assures the main functions of hour, minute and second, the functions of the chronograph and also a date function, indispensable to any watch these days.

        The watch comes with a bracelet made of stainless steel and ceramic, giving a modern and very hip look to the whole design of the watch.

        Amongst the participating brands we can mention Montblanc, whose performance on the stage of watch manufacturing has been outstanding over the years, and this time it made no exception. The new timepiece revealed by Montblanc is called the Montblanc Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis Watch and was produced in the context of a project designed to encourage young professionals of the watch making industry to develop their own mechanism and design for a watch, all viewed as a sustainable project for the improvement and development of the watch manufacturing tradition.

        Behind the creative process of making the new Montblanc Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis Watch were two young watch makers whose driven passion for Haute Horology managed to give birth to this exquisite timepiece. The names of the two are Johnny Girardin and Franck Orny, who maintained the rigorous standards of technical performance, while adding a touch of modernity and innovation to the design of the watch. Based on the chronograph calibre MBM 16.29, the new Montblanc Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis Watch offers the possibility of providing the functions of either a chronograph, or a wrist watch.

        Regarding the design, we can say that they two designers have went for an unconventional shape of the case, being round in the upper part and a little but prolonged in the lower part. The case measures 47 mm in diameter and it’s crafted from 18 carats white gold. The black dial features a sub-dial located at the top of the case for the hours that use Roman numerals as hour markers and another sub-dial providing the function of showing the date, located at 6 o’clock.

        It takes just about 15 seconds for the new Montblanc Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis Watch to turn from a watch into a chronograph and the other way around, this technique being quite familiar to car constructors.

        The hands adorning the dial are made of stainless steel and are luminescent coated, and the other detailing viewed on the dial is on red, making a beautiful contrast with the silvery case, and black dial.

        The highly sophisticated mechanism of the Montblanc Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis Watch comprises 252 individual parts, and the counting goes up to 567 components.

        This new watch offered by Montblanc was distributed in a limited number of 28 pieces; it has 50 m water resistance and is available at 195,000 Euros.

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        The new comer of the Montblanc family in 2009 was presented as the new Montblanc Automatic Sport Chronograph DLC at the SIHH 2009 event, where the timepiece had a huge impact, being appreciated not only by specialized magazines dedicating their field of activity to watch manufacturing, but by renowned watch connoisseurs as well. The new watch displays sporty features of design that are characterized by masculinity and power, achieved by the black color of its case and strap.

        With a highly modern look, the new Montblanc Automatic Sport Chronograph DLC Watch has a 44 mm in diameter case, appropriate for active men engaging in dynamic activities. The case is crafted from stainless steel, but treated with DLC as to give that black, solid appearance. This technique of using carbon treatment is quite common in the watch making industry as it assures a better resistance in terms of case and mechanism protection, and a far more modern appeal in terms of design.

        Unlike most of the watches that used Diamond Like Carbon treatment, this watch is not completely black, the designers choosing to let the crown and the pushers in stainless steel, for the contrast. The unidirectional bezel of the new Montblanc Automatic Sport Chronograph DLC Watch has a tachymeter scale that provides reliability when in the water for divers. Given the fact that the designers wanted to create something more than ordinary, something extremely functional and reliable, they have constructed the case as to resist up to 200 meters of deep diving.

        Extremely legible, the dial makes use of luminescent coated hands, sub-dials for the chronograph’s counters and also a date window displayed discreetly at 3 o’clock. The function of the date can be easily adjusted with the help of the crown.

        Made for sports and diving activities, this amazing Montblanc Automatic Sport Chronograph DLC Watch is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement, a movement that was thoroughly elaborated by the Montblanc designers especially for this watch. The watch has also a 48 hours power reserve capacity.

        The black design of the case and dial could only be matched by a similar pattern of design when talking about the strap choice, so the new Montblanc Automatic Sport Chronograph DLC Watch comes accompanied by a black leather strap, fitted with a stainless steel clasp. The price for this unique timepiece can reach up to 3900 Euros, but having it on your wrist will soon prove out to be the best decision and acquisition ever.

        Inspired by Nicolas Rieussec, the new Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watch talks in favor of innovation and commitment to improvement, in favor of passionate watch makers that have managed to change the watch making tradition with their creative mechanisms and their pioneering approach to watch manufacturing techniques and it’s definitely a watch that’s worth our attention. The creator of the chronograph, Nicolas Rieussec, probably dreamt of a moment like this, a moment when substance meets design and they mingle into creating this exquisite timepiece, that’s both functional and extremely appealing.

        The Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watch has what it takes to be considered a landmark piece of horology, as it follows the strict standards of quality imposed by the Swiss watch making tradition and the innovative aesthetic features that compose its design only add to its appeal. The watch features a 42 mm in diameter case that is available on many material versions. The material versions imply the usage of either 18 k yellow, red or white gold, for the manufacturing of the case and a more extravagant and sophisticated version that implies platinum.

        The dial of this watch is very legible and it displays very neatly all the functions generated by the inner movement of the new Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watch. You can see the main dial indicating the hours, minute and seconds being displayed off-centered and featuring Arabic numerals as hour markers. Also there is a day function at the top of the dial, providing you accurate information regarding the days of the month. The lower part of the dial makes room for the display of the two chronograph’s sub-dials, one expressing seconds, while the other minutes.

        The bezel of the watch is equipped with a crown located traditionally at 3 o’clock, and with a pusher for adjusting the chronograph’s functions located strangely enough at 8 o’clock.

        The new Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watch makes use of a manual winding movement that is able to guarantee the reliability of all these functions and also, able of providing 72 hours of power reserve.
Just as popular as the person whose name it bears, the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watch is definitely a keeper from the Montblanc Collections of watches and a desirable object to adorn your wrist with.

        Quality and innovation, the main achievements of Montblanc have transformed the brand into a worldwide known one that has expanded the business and sells its products in more than 70 countries.

        Besides producing elegant and prestigious writing instruments, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and watches, Montblanc is known for the way in which it has decided over the years, to help those in need and, along with UNICEF, has managed to offer to many innocent children the right to a proper education, to literacy.

        Nowadays, Montblanc is a part of the Richemont group along with other important names such as: Cartier. Van Cleef & Arples, Chloe or Baume et Mercier.

        The name Montblanc comes from the peak of Mont Blanc and the “White Star” symbolizing the image of the peak seen from above and covered in snow has also become the image of the brand in 1913.

        The White Star is also engraved in the new Montblanc Star Chronometer watch making it easy to recognize. The logo has served as a symbol of elegance and luxury over the years and the new Montblanc Star Chronometer that has joined the collection is another proof of the immense devotement and respect of the company towards the customer.

        The eye-catching Montblanc Star Chronometer watch features a 41.5 diameter case entirely made of 18K rose gold. The dial of the beautiful timepiece features a guilloche pattern and Roman numerals made of the same material as the case and that is 18K rose gold.

        Montblanc also features a date display positioned at 6 o’clock, large dauphine hands, an alligator strap and a self-winding ETA caliber that offers a power reserve consisting of 42 hours.

        Even though Montblanc is the leader when it comes to astonishing writing instruments, the company felt the need to expend and decided that it was time to innovate also other markets. This decision had started the production of other accessories such as leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and watches and transformed Montblanc into a complete brand offering a diversified palette of products of the best quality that may exist.

        The name Montblanc comes from the peak of Mont Blanc and the “White Star” symbolizing the image of the peak seen from above and covered in snow has also become the image of the brand in 1913.

        Besides producing elegant and prestigious writing instruments, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and watches, Montblanc is known for the way in which it has decided over the years, to help those in need and, along with UNICEF, has managed to offer to many innocent children the right to a proper education, to literacy.

        Nowadays, Montblanc is a part of the Richemont group along with other important names such as: Cartier. Van Cleef & Arples, Chloe or Baume et Mercier.

        Besides the impressive writing instruments that have brought fame to the company, Montblanc can take pride also in the watch collection, and the new Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch can definitely prove that.

        The new Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator has a day/ night indicator and an exclusive, bold, hand-wound16-360 caliber movement that offers a power reserve higher than in most cases. In order to maintaint permanent control over the chronograph, the manufacturers have incorporated a column-wheel.

        Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator has a alligator leather strap and comes in three different versions: one, and the most precious one, made of platinum and with a price consisting of $146,000, 8 pieces made of 18K gold, having a price of $92,644 and 58 more pieces made of gold rose, version that has a considerably lower prince if comparing it with the platinum version, and that is $86,000.

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      The Montblanc Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch features a 47mm case crafted from 18k white gold, a beautiful dial adorned in a hand-guilloched style and fitted with chronograph hands in Pfinodal. The hand-stitched strap is made of alligator leather and it includes a gold buckle. A part from these basic characteristics, this Montblanc watch presents highly innovative features.

      The most striking of all are the regulator dial equipped with an hour circle positioned at 12 o’clock and a large minute hand found at the centre of the dial. The sub-dial also features a second time zone fitted with an extra hour hand thus being very useful to travelers. The local time is indicated by the hour hand made in skeleton style placed in the small circle at 12 o’clock. The home time is shown by the blued hour hand. The two hands are in the same position when the wearer of this Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch is in his home time zone. When he travels to another time zone, he can set the skeletonised hour hand to local time by using the button found at 10 o’clock. There is also a small day/ night indicator which displays the time at home.

      This Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch created by Montblanc features important functions such as a mono pusher mechanism and chronograph hand-finished movement equipped with a large seconds hand, a small minute counter positioned at 3 o’clock and also a basic column wheel with horizontal clutch and semi-instantaneous minute counter. Aside from this, the Montblanc watch features a quite sophisticated power reserve display. It is found in the lower half of the dial and it includes two hands which give the user important information about the left power reserve. When the tension is to low the upper hand remains immobile while the lower hand goes into the red area. If there is enough power left, the two hands are perfectly layered. This was created by using a mechanism which includes 19 individual parts. The timepiece is water resistant to 30 meters.

      As expected the Montblanc Villeret Grande Chronograph watch is available in limited edition. Montblanc has come up with three variations crafted from different materials: there is one single piece in platinum, 8 pieces made of 18k white gold and 58 pieces in rose gold. The winding crown of each timepiece bears the Montblanc emblem signifying that the highest level in European craftsmanship has been reached.

       The watch features a 44mm case crafted from stainless steel and a rather slim bezel. The large dial in adorned with a guilloche pattern due to which the light is reflected in different ways as the lines created either seem to run parallel or to intersect each other, depending on the angle from which you look at the dial. It also includes polished Roman numerals as hour markers, which, together with the brilliant polished finished case create a stylish contrast with black color of the dial.

       Apart from the central hour and minute hand which are sword-shaped, this Montblanc Star 4810 Chronograph Automatic watch also includes a 30-minute counter positioned at 12 o’clock, a 12-hour counter found at 6 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock. The chronograph hand which rotates above all this has a red point and bears the Montblanc emblem. There is a start/stop chronograph button placed at the 2’oclock position and a reset button at 4 o’clock. The date is displayed in a small window positioned at 6 o’clock, that is to say, the lower part of the 12-hour counter. The winding crown used either for the movement or to change the date is crafted from stainless steel. The dial of this time piece is protected by an anti-reflective convex sapphire glass. The black strap is made of alligator leather and it includes a triple-folding clasp.

       The Montblanc Star 4810 Chronograph Automatic watch has a self-winding mechanical movement, protected by a case made of stainless steel and fitted with sapphire glass on its back which unveils technical details such as perlage-finished bridges. The precision of the movement of this Montblanc watch was acknowledged by the COSC (Swiss official chronometer testing centre). The watch comes with a 46–hour power reserve provided by the Montblanc 4810/501 caliber and it is water resistant to 30 meters.

       Montblanc has created different variations for this Star 4810 Chronograph Automatic watch. The time piece is also available in stainless steel with a silver-colored dial and brown alligator leather strap, or with steel link bracelet. Other models include 18k rose gold, anthracite-colored dial and black alligator leather strap or even rose gold, silver-colored dial and brown alligator leather strap.

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