Montblanc’s watchmaking expertise goes back to 1858, the year Minerva was founded in Villeret, Switzerland. Since its inception, the Manufacture has been renowned as one of Switzerland’s most revered specialists in chronometric functions for precise time measuring. Over the last decade, Montblanc has been exploring Minerva’s incredible heritage, finding inspiration in historical functions, mechanics and design codes.

Inspired by the famous Minerva chronographs from the 1930s, the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Unique Piece Only Watch 2017 continues this horological journey by capturing all the spirit of Montblanc’s past in a contemporary way. Paying tribute to the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Blue Limited Edition 100 which won the Grand Prix d’horlogerie of Geneva 2016 as the best Chronograph, this timepiece features the monopusher chronograph calibre MB M16.29, bearing red gold-coloured components, a distinct bronze case that has been combined for the first time within the Montblanc Collection with a vintage green dial and matching green alligator strap.

“Montblanc is pleased to contribute a timepiece to Only Watch to help further research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy and those those suffering from this illness all over the world,” shares Nicolas Baretzki, Montblanc CEO.