Beyond the vintage aesthetics of Montblanc‘s new bronze 1858 Collection pieces, two related attributes shine: the visual warmth of the metal, both dressy and casual, and an understanding that with age these watches will acquire their own unique patina. Bronze has found success across a few watch brands of late, but Montblanc hit a sweet spot here with these three additions. The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph …
A confluence of many CH favorites: Australian industrial designer Marc Newson has designed a Montblanc rollerball pen set exclusively for the most acclaimed watch website HODINKEE. This is an heirloom quality writing implement, complete with a platinum-coated clip and an individual serial number. The pen’s polished black resin case exudes class and the device has been weighted for ideal grip and usage. This is a …
Inspiration strikes in many ways, but for an explorer at heart, there’s nothing quite like hearing the tales of early adventurers. This can certainly be said of the tales surrounding Vasco da Gama, who sailed from Lisbon in 1497 and found the first southern seaway to India. He also did so with the most rudimentary tools—guided primarily by the stars. While there’s nothing rudimentary about …
