GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Into the blue with the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second video review
Time+TideIt started with the 1858, which – in an insanely busy year for Montblanc – dropped out of the big blue sky. We were excited. We were titillated. We were a little flummoxed to be honest. Thoroughly embracing the spirit of the Manufacture Minerva that Montblanc acquired, it was almost a case of innovation overload. Almost. Because when we saw it in the metal, we better understood the play, which seemed to be:
1.Wrap Minerva into the brand story at an entry as well as elite price point.
2. Give the elegant Heritage Chronométrie range a more rugged brother to cover all bases.
3. Tap that evergreen classic military style.
The model was well received and now there’s a whole collection to choose from – at all price points – including this inky blue-dialled beauty, which proves that colour can be just as versatile as black. That’s certainly how Felix felt when he met this dark horse – the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second.
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Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second Australian Pricing
The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second, with blue dial on leather, $5120