Introducing The Montblanc x Collective Horology 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph

As the market does not only live off the ordinary, we are sometimes surprised by new developments that illuminate our passion and it is in this context that Montblanc, in partnership with Collective Horology, has just released a 33-piece exclusive edition for the US market of the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph, the ‘Blue Arrow’ P.05.

For those who are not very familiar with Collective Horology, it is a Californian watch dealer mainly specialising in independent brands and in the production of special editions with several high-end watchmaking brands. And it is in this context that this latest collaboration with Montblanc appears to produce something very special and exclusive.

The idea for the new chronograph is inspired by a rare Minerva stopwatch with a white dial acquired by members of the Collective from Eric Wind, an American specialized vintage watch dealer.

This timepiece, which is a new variant of the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph, has its main charm on its dial, featuring a retro colour palette, substantiated by a white background, two counters painted in faded yellow and a Telemeter and Tachymeter scales in bright blue matching the ‘Blue Arrow’. The dial is completed with black Arabic numerals combined with the centre pencil hands filled with luminescent material and the minute track, a blue chronograph centre seconds and the Montblanc and Collective Horology logos at 12 and 6 o’clock respectively.

The watch comes dressed in a 42mm stainless steel case with an 18k white gold fluted bezel that operates the ‘Blue Arrow’ positioned on the periphery of the dial that can be used for different measurements, sapphire crystal on both sides, carved crown at three o’clock with the 6-pointed star that serves as the watch brand’s logo, horizontal mono-pusher at 2 o’clock that operates the chronograph and 30m water resistance.

And if the main act of the show takes place on the dial, the second one happens on the back, which reveals the In-house manual movement Caliber M13.21 which is based on the M13.20 from 1923, whose impressive decoration with gold engravements and wheels combined with violet jewels and the brushed silver bridges prove to be a real treat for the eyes. Operating 18,000 Vph and offering up to 60 hours of power reserve.

Finally, the chronograph is attached to a black textile strap and can be purchased exclusively at Collective Horology for the price of USD 34,500 which is expected to be delivered in December 2023.

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General Specifications:

Brand: Montblanc

Model: 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph “Blue Arrow” P.05 for Collective Horology

Dial: White

Case Material: Stainless steel with 18K white gold bezel

Case Dimensions: 42 mm diameter, 12.50 mm thickness, 51.50 mm lug-to-lug

Crystal: Sapphire glass

Case Back: Sapphire glass

Water Resistance: 30 Meters

Strap: Black textile strap

Calibre: MB M13.21

Dimensions: 29.50 mm diameter

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph

Winding: Manual

Frequency: 18,000 Vph

Power Reserve: 60 Hours

Price: USD 34,500

Availability: Exclusively for the US market and estimated to be delivered on December 2023

Limited Edition: Yes, 33 pieces