Montblanc at SalonQP 2017: Behind the Wheel

MTF provides an insightful look into Montblanc's presence at SalonQP 2017, focusing on the "Behind the Wheel" exhibit. He highlights Montblanc's deep connection to motorsports and its rich chronograph heritage, inherited through Minerva. The post offers a detailed visual tour of Montblanc's innovative chronograph offerings, from historical Minerva pieces to modern TimeWalker collections.

Dear Montblanc forumners,

THANKS to Anita Borvankar and the Montblanc UK Team.

I was pleasantly surprised by Montblanc at SalonQP 2017 in London.
Three watch brands with German-speaking associations were featured at the 'Behind the Wheel' exhibit: Montblanc, Chopard and IWC.

This special exhibition explored the intrinsic relationship between the worlds of watchmaking and motoring.

Montblanc sponsors motorsports like the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Porsche

Montblanc Rally Timer

Porsche

Montblanc exhibit

MINERVA CHRONOGRAPHS

Minerva chronograph

While Montblanc may be relatively new in the chronograph game, they have both depth and breadth in the field.

Montblanc acquired renown chronograph maker Minerva and inherited the depth of knowledge of short time measurement since 1908.

They timed the 1936 Winter Olympics.

Their 360,000 vph calibre 42 could time within 1/100th seconds.

Minerva chronograph

MONTBLANC CHRONOGRAPHS

Montblanc Rieussec GMT Chronograph

Recently, Montblanc has taken the art and science further to produce stunning and innovative chronographs of their own, such as the Rieussec range, TimeWalker 1000th of a Second Chronograph and ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph.

Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronograph

The Montblanc 1000th of a Second instrument improves short timing resolution ten times better than even the great Minerva mechanisms.

Montblanc 1/1000ths second chronograph

Porsche

Abarth Roadster

TIMEWALKER COLLECTION

TimeWalker Automatic chronograph rose gold with ceramic bezel

While others may rave about the ceramic bezel on the new rose gold TimeWalker Automatic Chronograph, I prefer the utility of the Timewalker UTC chronograph with the added function of a GMT/2nd time zone.

TimeWalker UTC Chronograph

Truth be told, the all black design with red accents is what really gets to me!

TimeWalker UTC Chronograph

What do you think?

Are there other Montblanc chronographs, not shown, that you prefer?

Regards,

MTF