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Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Limited Edition 58

The Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Limited Edition 58 demonstrates perfectly the mastery of a classic and traditional artisanal aesthetic while pushing the boundaries of fine watchmaking.

The new patented Suspended ExoTourbillon complication was developed entirely in-house by the master watchmakers at the Montblanc Manufacture in Villeret and required three years of development. The “Exo” is derived from the Greek for external or outside and refers to the large balance wheel with screws, which is positioned outside of the tourbillon’s rotating cage.

The idea of the Montblanc engineers when developing the innovative, patented Suspended ExoTourbillon was to create a one-minute tourbillon that would be more visible, further revealing its beauty. This particular patented construction of the Suspended ExoTourbillon allowed the watchmakers at the Montblanc Manufacture in Villeret to have a large and impressive balance wheel and eliminate the need to increase the size of the movement or the case. The massive balance wheel is raised 3.2 mm higher than the dial and appears to be floating above it. This new suspended position has been made possible thanks to a new tourbillon bridge with only one stainless steel arm which is curved and mirrors the domed hour circle at 12 o’clock. It creates a three-dimensional look and a new fine watchmaking aesthetic. Due to its asymmetric construction, the alignment of the ExoTourbillon bridge, with its solitary arm, represents a horological challenge and demands the utmost skill and dexterity to complete. The complexity of the patented ExoTourbillon comes from the dimensions of the long axis that need to be extremely precise, along with the complication construction itself, which requires that the balance’s axis must be perfectly perpendicular to the movement. A difference in positioning at the base of the bridge by just 5 microns (0.005 mm) can result in a deviation of 0.05 mm at the end of it, that is to say a gap multiplied by 10.

In terms of performance, this innovative, patented mechanical architecture of the ExoTourbillon saves more energy than a conventional tourbillon as the cage is smaller in size and free of the weight of the balance wheel. The weight of the tourbillon cage has been reduced, which means it weighs less than a conventional tourbillon. It is also balanced by two gold pillars to equilibrate the cage. The fact that the balance is positioned outside of the rotating cage also means that it isn’t affected by the inertia of the cage, therefore improving precision. Another key feature of the ExoTourbillon is the speed of its rotations. The cage completes one full rotation per minute thus able to also indicate the seconds, while also inviting users to admire the beauty of the tourbillon’s movement.

The large balance wheel, beating at the traditional frequency of 18’000 oscillations per hour, has a diameter of 14.5 mm. This plays an important role in the performance of the timepiece thanks to its impressive 18 screws — two of which can be adjusted, and 16 of which are fixed — further improving precision and following the purest fine watchmaking tradition.

Following pure horological tradition, the Manufacture movement calibre MB M16.68 is entirely decorated in the Montblanc Manufacture in Villeret with hand-crafted finishings such as Côtes de Genève stripes, inner angles, circular graining, beveling and a mirror-polished pawl with the hand-finished Minerva arrow.

Inspired by the three-dimensional bridge construction, the round shape of the case, with its domed sapphire crystal on the front, has been built around the movement, contributing perfectly to the overall design. Entirely polished, the 44.8 mm case comes in 18K red gold and features a sapphire crystal on the case back which reveals the beauty of the hand-finished manually wound movement calibre MB M16.68. It also provides a totally transparent view of the Exo Tourbillon from the front to the back.

The sophisticated three-dimensional dial of the Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Limited Edition 58 is constructed in eight different parts that have been decorated entirely by hand using traditional watchmaking techniques. The base is in 18K gold and has been highlighted with a hand-made guilloché pattern in places, and a sandblasted decoration in others, with polished steps framing the different finishing techniques. A refined guilloché pattern completes the aesthetic. A silvery-white dome at 12 o’clock, with an azuré decoration in the centre, houses the hours and minutes counter, mirroring the three-dimensional effect of the outstanding Suspended Exo Tourbillon at six o’clock. Other details include 18K red gold hands to display the hours and minutes and a small second indication with a blue arrow on the Exo Tourbillon itself.

In addition, a small plaque with the timepiece’s limited edition number has been applied to the dial that balances the Exo Tourbillon’s bridge construction.

This exclusive Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon is limited to 58 pieces, paying tribute to the year the Montblanc Manufacture was founded in Villeret in 1858. The timepiece comes fitted with a black alligator leather strap supplied by the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy and is equipped with a triple folding clasp with security pushers. 

A limited Edition of 28 is also available with a case set with 54 baguette diamonds of 2.35 cts.

Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph

The Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph displays the aesthetic design codes directly rooted in the history of classical fine watchmaking and the Minerva history combined with a practical chronograph function.

The pure silvery-white dial contains balanced proportions between the aesthetic elements and the timekeeping functions. It features redesigned black Arabic numerals, classic blued leafshaped hands, a refined filet sauté guilloché and a unique railway minute track that encircles the dial and counters, completing the design and paying tribute to the elegance of historical Minerva timepieces.

Equipped with the automatic movement calibre MB 25.02, the Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph indicates the hours, minutes, seconds and date as well as the chronograph’s indications with central hand and counters.

The timepiece comes in a rounded 42 mm stainless steel case with curved horns and steps on the side, an onion-shaped crown with the Montblanc emblem, and a curved finish on the side of the case itself, giving a refined pebble effect.

The timepiece is completed with a new blue Sfumato alligator leather strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy. The Sfumato effect is an additional operation realised on the strap, giving it a compelling finish.

To complete the offer, the Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph is also available with slate grey dial and grey Sfumato alligator leather strap.

Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date

The Star Legacy Date Automatic is the purest timepiece of the collection for the gentleman with self-confidence and maturity, whether at work or leisure. It displays all the iconic design elements of the line, including a refined dial featuring the Montblanc iconic exploding star guilloché pattern, leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, redesigned Arabic numerals reminiscence of the historical Minerva pocket watches, a filet sauté guilloché, a unique railway minute track and a second hand with the Montblanc emblem at its tip. Featuring all the Star DNA details in one watch is a particularly difficult task as the timepiece must always be pure and elegant.

Equipped with the automatic movement Calibre MB 24.01, the Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date features the hours, minutes and seconds in the centre and a date in an aperture at six o’clock.

The timepiece comes in a 39 mm or 42 mm size – with a choice of stainless steel, steel and gold, or 18K gold cases. The stainless steel and the steel-gold versions feature silvery-white dials, and one slate grey dial animation on 39 mm while the full 18k red gold versions come with an ivory dial.

The stainless steel models are available with a black or blue or grey sfumato leather strap coming from the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy with a matching stainless steel pin buckle. They also come on a comfortable metal bracelet. To complete the offer, the Star Legacy Automatic Date is also available in 18K red gold in 39 mm or in steel and gold in 39 or 42 mm with a brown alligator strap.

Montblanc Star Legacy Full Calendar

The Montblanc Star Legacy Full Calendar first catches the eye with its aesthetic design codes that indicate the hours, minutes, seconds combined with day, date, month and moonphase in the simplest and most elegant of ways. The date is indicated by a hand which culminates in a little red crescent that sweeps along a wreath of thirty-one digits around the dial's periphery. The day of the week and the month appear in apertures, while the lower half of the dial is reserved for the moonphase display.

The design codes of this practical timepiece are directly rooted in the spirit of fine watchmaking and draw upon the 160 years of Minerva heritage.

All the codes of the Star Legacy collection are present, including Arabic numerals, blue leafshaped hands, the iconic Montblanc exploding star guilloché pattern, unique railway minuterie track and filet sauté guilloché.

The dial comes in a silvery-white colour which matches perfectly with the brand-new blue Sfumato alligator leather strap that comes from the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence and provides utmost refinement.

The Montlanc Star Legacy Full Calendar comes in a 42 mm stainless steel case and is equipped with the automatic calibre MB 29.12.

Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase

Classic fine watchmaking, timeless design and an ode to the moon come together in the Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase with its pure lines for the gentleman who wants to express his own personal style. Since the beginning of time, people in every culture have felt emotionally connected to the night’s brightest celestial body – the moon. The Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase features a refined moonphase complication, which is highly appreciated by watch aficionados for its utility, technical prowess and beauty. The lunar cycle lasts 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 3 seconds. The function will then show the current phase of the moon in the lunar cycle, indicating if it is a new, full, half or quarter moon, as well as highlighting the illuminated portion of the moon, as it would be seen from Earth. Displayed in an aperture at six o’clock, the moonphase combined with a date brings elegant and refined proportions to the dial. Respecting the Star Legacy design codes, the timepiece features elegant leaf-shaped hands, an exploding iconic Montblanc star guilloché pattern on a silvery-white dial or on a new slate grey dial, onion-shaped crown, unique railway minute track, filet sauté and redesigned Arabic numerals reminiscence of the historical Minerva pocket watches.

Equipped with the automatic movement Calibre MB 29.14, the Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase indicates the hours and minutes in the centre surrounded by a traditional railway track for utmost precision.

The Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase is housed in a 42 mm round stainless steel case, with refined curved horns with distinctive facets, and comes depending on the version with a black, blue or grey sfumato alligator leather strap coming from by the Montblanc Pelletteria in Florence, Italy. This elegant slim design fits perfectly beneath a shirt for ease of wear and access for those looking for refinement. There is also an option for a shiny metal bracelet that has been developed for utmost comfort.

To complete the offer, the Star Legacy Moonphase is also available in a steel and gold version and with a black or brown alligator strap.

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