Walking into the Montblanc area at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie is like stepping outdoors, taking a stroll through luscious greenery and breathtaking mountain vistas. Against this backdrop, Montblanc introduced its latest watchmaking collections including TimeWalker, Star Legacy, Heritage and the new 1858 timepieces inspired by the legendary military-style Minerva watches from the 1920s and 1930s, complete with retro ‘onion’ crowns and stepped lugs.
Stepping into the lobby, celebrity guest were transported into the universe of the Montblanc 1858 product line, greeted by a breathtaking mountain face reflected in a lake below. Pairing khaki green and bronze, the new timepieces were on display in wood and glass cases – the Montblanc 1858 Automatic, Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph and Montblanc 1858 Geosphere.
Hugh Jackman makes time for Montblanc
“It is great to come back to SIHH, showcasing the brand’s evolution in the watchmaking sector” says Nicolas Baretzki, Montblanc CEO. “Exploring this environment is an opportunity for our visitors to experience the spirit of exploration that inspired 1858, a line built for explorers and anyone who dares to venture out into nature to find new perspectives.”
Celebrating the spirit of exploration
Attendees were presented with a timeline of the major milestones in the history of Minerva, founded by Charles-Ivan Robert in 1858 as a manufacturer of pocket watches. In addition to charting the evolution of classical watchmaking, the timeline illustrated key milestones in the spirit of mountain exploration as well as the spirit of racing, and the role Minerva played in both.
Bentley has expanded its long-running partnership with Naim by introducing a new flagship in-car system, Naim for Mulliner, across a dedicated Virtuoso Collection of models. Developed from the ultra-exclusive system first created for the Bentley Batur, the new collaboration now brings the same studio-grade listening experience to the Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Continental GTC and…
GX Superyachts says its first yacht, the 42-metre GX42, is on course for launch at the start of summer, as construction moves into its final phase. New build images show the yacht evolve from engineering project to floating luxury residence, with the lower-deck accommodation and engine room now all but complete, and the finishing work…
The right Father’s Day gift isn’t always about extravagance, it’s about the gesture. A well-chosen token that says: I know what you love. And yes, I noticed that your favourite aftershave ran out three months ago. But what will surprise and delight? In this guide, we’ve done the hard work for you, scouring the shelves,…
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Walking into the Montblanc area at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie is like stepping outdoors, taking a stroll through luscious greenery and breathtaking mountain vistas. Against this backdrop, Montblanc introduced its latest watchmaking collections including TimeWalker, Star Legacy, Heritage and the new 1858 timepieces inspired by the legendary military-style Minerva watches from the 1920s and 1930s, complete with retro ‘onion’ crowns and stepped lugs.
Stepping into the lobby, celebrity guest were transported into the universe of the Montblanc 1858 product line, greeted by a breathtaking mountain face reflected in a lake below. Pairing khaki green and bronze, the new timepieces were on display in wood and glass cases – the Montblanc 1858 Automatic, Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph and Montblanc 1858 Geosphere.
“It is great to come back to SIHH, showcasing the brand’s evolution in the watchmaking sector” says Nicolas Baretzki, Montblanc CEO. “Exploring this environment is an opportunity for our visitors to experience the spirit of exploration that inspired 1858, a line built for explorers and anyone who dares to venture out into nature to find new perspectives.”
Attendees were presented with a timeline of the major milestones in the history of Minerva, founded by Charles-Ivan Robert in 1858 as a manufacturer of pocket watches. In addition to charting the evolution of classical watchmaking, the timeline illustrated key milestones in the spirit of mountain exploration as well as the spirit of racing, and the role Minerva played in both.
Bentley and Naim bring concert clarity and Atmos audio immersion to Mulliner Virtuoso Collection
Bentley has expanded its long-running partnership with Naim by introducing a new flagship in-car system, Naim for Mulliner, across a dedicated Virtuoso Collection of models. Developed from the ultra-exclusive system first created for the Bentley Batur, the new collaboration now brings the same studio-grade listening experience to the Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Continental GTC and…
GX Superyachts GX42 debut enters final build phase ahead of Monaco Yacht Show launch
GX Superyachts says its first yacht, the 42-metre GX42, is on course for launch at the start of summer, as construction moves into its final phase. New build images show the yacht evolve from engineering project to floating luxury residence, with the lower-deck accommodation and engine room now all but complete, and the finishing work…
48 of the best luxury Father’s Day gifts: watches, booze, fashion, experiences and tech treats
The right Father’s Day gift isn’t always about extravagance, it’s about the gesture. A well-chosen token that says: I know what you love. And yes, I noticed that your favourite aftershave ran out three months ago. But what will surprise and delight? In this guide, we’ve done the hard work for you, scouring the shelves,…
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