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mkt33 introduces the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time, a timepiece featuring an in-house developed complication for simultaneously displaying two time zones. This article highlights the watch's elegant design, practical functionality, and Montblanc's commitment to horological innovation.
Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time
This timepiece is equipped with a complication that was developed in-house by Montblanc, which enables it to simultaneously display a second zone time (local time) along with the time in its wearer’s home time zone. This feat is achieved with the aid of a second hour-hand that can be reset in hourly increments without affecting the position of the first hour-hand. The date display also corresponds to this local time hand. If the user does not need to display the second zone time, the second hour-hand can be set so that it completely covers its counterpart for the time in the home zone. The 24-hour display at "12 o’clock" shows the home time with a day and night indication.
All indicators are set exclusively thanks to the crown. For example, to set the time for a zone time that is six hours behind the current setting, the watch’s owner withdraws its crown to the first extracted position and then turns it to reposition the hour-hand six hours back to set the new local time. The crown conveys a palpable sensation each time it triggers the hour-hand to progress through a one-hour increment and toward the new zone time. Neither the minute-hand nor the second-hand is affected by this resetting: both continue to run uninterruptedly, thus preserving the exact time. After manual resetting has been accomplished, the user recloses the crown by pressing it inward to its original position. The new local time can now be read from the dial and the date corresponds with the new zone time. The other hour-hand remains unaffected by this and continues to show the home time. The 24-hour display at "12 o’clock" serves as a day/night display for the home time. The Manufacture module that Montblanc developed for the Dual Time mechanism consists of only 21 components. The overall height of the 41-mm-diameter case in stainless steel is an elegantly slim 9.9 mm. The bezel has a flat surface that’s alternately polished and satin-finished. The horns are rounded. Built from three parts, the bright silvery white dial is adorned with a sunburst pattern and bears eleven facetted applied indexes and a prominent numeral "12". The leather wristband is crafted at the Montblanc Pelletteria, the Maison’s own leather manufacture in Florence, Italy. The new and uncommonly flat triple folding clasp secures the strap.
Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time
Ident. 112540
Movement: Calibre MB 29.19 with Manufacture complication
Type of movement: Mechanical movement with automatic winding, second time zone and day/night display
Number of rubies: 34
Power reserve: Approx. 42 hours
Balance: Flat hoop
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring: Flat
Displays: Local time: central hours and minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, second time zone in the center and at 12 o’clock with 24-hour display and a day/night indication
Date: window at 3 o’clock
Special features: In-house-developed complication with rapid adjustment of the local time in hourly steps, date linked to local time with date change either forward or backward, home time, minutes and seconds continue to run during local-time adjustment
Habillage
Case: Polished stainless steel case, polished and satin-finished bezel
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed and antireflective sapphire crystal
Back: Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions: Diameter=41 mm; height=9.97 mm
Watertightness: 3 bar
Crown: Stainless steel with Montblanc emblem in raised relief
Dial: Silvery white dial with sunburst pattern, facetted indexes, Arabic numeral "12" as rhodium-plated appliqués, rhodium-plated sword-shaped hour-hand and minute-hand, blued steel hour-hand for the second time zone, the 24-hour and the day-night indicators, rhodium-plated small seconds, date shown in a window
Wristband: Black alligator-skin strap crafted at the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence with stainless steel triple folding clasp
Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500
Price 3’990 euros
The Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time, reference 112540, is a notable offering within Montblanc's Heritage Chronométrie collection, distinguished by its in-house developed dual time zone complication. This feature allows for the simultaneous display of a second time zone (local time) alongside the wearer's home time zone. The design prioritizes user-friendliness, enabling the local time hour hand to be reset in one-hour increments independently, without affecting the minute or second hands, thus preserving timekeeping accuracy. The date display is synchronized with the local time hand, enhancing legibility for travelers.
This timepiece is housed in a 41mm stainless steel case, featuring a sapphire crystal. The movement is an automatic caliber, offering a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. All time zone and date adjustments are managed exclusively through the crown, which provides tactile feedback with each hour increment. The dial includes a 24-hour sub-dial at 12 o'clock, indicating home time with a day/night display.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking a practical and well-executed travel watch with an in-house complication. Its design emphasizes functionality and clarity, making it suitable for frequent travelers or those who regularly track multiple time zones. The ability to conceal the second hour hand when not needed offers versatility, allowing the watch to present a cleaner, single time display.
Thanks a lot for sharing the news! A nice watch, but the design is so similar to JLC MC Hometime that Montblanc would have raised a few eyebrows even if they had admitted that they have been merely 'inspired' by it ( and indeed, there is no reference to JLC in the press release). Wonder how different its in-house manufacture complication is, not to mention the 500 hours vs. 1000 hours quality control process... Sorry for the unenthusiastic post, but I like Montblanc more when I read about their
The MB is thinner and also 3000+Euro less than the JLC price. JLC has the 1000 hours Master Control testing. MB is highlighting their 500 hour quality test as well. So which would you purchase? :-) That is really the question! Cheers, Mike
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