Watches And Wonders 2024: True Beauty Is Revealed As Montblanc Presents The Minerva Monopusher Chronograph In A Case With Display Windows

For years, Montblanc has been releasing stunning timepieces that feature historic Minerva chronograph movements. These watches highlight the enduring beauty of Minerva's craftsmanship. Continuing this tradition at Watches and Wonders 2024, Montblanc presents the Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE100. This unique watch showcases its intricate mechanics through a captivating display. The movement is housed upside down within the case, and five sapphire windows on the case band provide a clear view of its inner workings.

Unveiling a Masterpiece

The Montblanc Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE100 isn't just a timepiece, it's an architectural marvel. Montblanc's designers have flipped the script, literally, by housing the hand-wound Caliber MB M17.26 movement upside down. But the magic lies in the five sapphire windows adorning the case band. These windows act as portals, allowing light to bathe the intricate mechanics within.

Forget skeletonized movements - here, you get the full, unobscured glory of all 291 components of the Montblanc Manufacture Caliber MB M17.26. The column wheel chronograph takes center stage, its design a testament to Minerva's 1912 patent. This technical marvel sits atop the movement, further accentuated by the contemporary blue hue adorning the German silver plates and bridges. This splash of color creates a captivating contrast and perfectly complements the blue sfumato calf leather strap.

Function meets form seamlessly

The 43mm stainless steel case boasts a sophisticated horizontal satin finish, framing a white gold fluted bezel inspired by a historic 1927 Minerva design. But tradition doesn't stop there. Keen observers will spot the signature Minerva arrow, a tribute to the Roman goddess, and the iconic "V"-shaped bridge, a nod to the majestic mountains visible from the Villeret workshops since their 1858 founding. Luminescent material coated hands offer essential timekeeping without visual clutter.

The Montblanc Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE100 is a fusion of heritage and innovation. It's a testament to Montblanc's dedication to preserving Minerva's legacy, presented in a captivating, contemporary package. The timepiece launched at Watches and Wonders 2024 is limited to 100 pieces.