Cal 19-9 CH, 42 mm big ( the movement ) and 46 mm big ( the case ). A giant, but an appealing one. Best, Nicolas

42 mm, housing the Cal 17-29 CH. 46 mm, with its 19-9 CH. Two monopusher Chronographs, which clearly and strongly inspired Montblanc in their recent releases, for our biggest pleasure. Best, Nicolas

A 46 mm case, for a 42 mm movement. Gigantic creatures. Credit photo: Bachmann. Best, Nicolas

This year, Montblanc revisited another jewel from the Minerva Patrimony, with the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow. Here is the original chronograph, issued in the very late Thirties. Credit picture: Christies. It was a giant chronograph for