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Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver
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Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver

Montblanc adds a cool new grey dial variant to their chilled-out Iced Sea dive watch The unique dial texture is inspired by the Mer de…
Ryan Reynolds vs Hugh Jackman: Which superhero does watches better?
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Ryan Reynolds vs Hugh Jackman: Which superhero does watches better?

Any Marvel fan, like me, had a fantastic week upon hearing the news that not only is Deadpool 3 on the way, but that Hugh…
Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress
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Watches by movement: 5 watches powered with an SW200 from divers to dress

As far as ubiquitous movements go, the SW200 and its variants is one to make your eyes light up when you see it on a…
Watches & Wonders 2021 is cancelled, so here are our affordable favourites from last year (sob)
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Watches & Wonders 2021 is cancelled, so here are our affordable favourites from last year (sob)

Editor’s note: The news out of Geneva overnight is that Watches & Wonders 2021 (formerly SIHH) is cancelled, unsurprisingly citing the “current health crisis and…
The three most common answers to why the hell you’d wear a watch in lockdown?
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The three most common answers to why the hell you’d wear a watch in lockdown?

For many of you reading, COVID-19 is the virus that will. Not. Go. Away. At first, for most, it was a bit of a quirky…
3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them
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3 of the best beads-of-rice bracelets on the market and the differences between them

The beads-of-rice bracelet, a bracelet design only a few years ago lost to the winds of time — a memory of stretched-out and rattly bracelets on…
VIDEO: Don’t take Montblanc seriously as a watch brand? You might want to check out two of the 2020 models
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VIDEO: Don’t take Montblanc seriously as a watch brand? You might want to check out two of the 2020 models

Montblanc have been building their watch credentials over the last few years under the steady hand of Davide Cerrato, the Managing Director of Watches since…
10 watches from Montblanc’s 2020 collection that suggest they are reaching the top of the mountain
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10 watches from Montblanc’s 2020 collection that suggest they are reaching the top of the mountain

When Richemont acquired Minerva to pair with Montblanc to fast-track legitimacy for their watchmaking division, some scoffed at the audacity. Taking a respected, historical watchmaker…
Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases
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Our 4 picks from the new IWC, Breitling, Bell & Ross and Montblanc 2020 releases

When it rains it drips. And in April 2020, at a time when we need it most – our kingdom for some new watches to…
Why you need a Perpetual Calendar watch on your wrist, today of all days
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Why you need a Perpetual Calendar watch on your wrist, today of all days

The perpetual calendar watch is among the most useful complicated watches, as well as one of the most mechanically sophisticated – and it truly comes…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 18: Montblanc Heritage with a sleek salmon dial
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 18: Montblanc Heritage with a sleek salmon dial

Montblanc’s Heritage Collection draws inspiration heavily from the watchmaker Minerva and the timepieces they produced in the ’40s and ’50s. And there’s a very good…
Top 6 watches of the 2020 Golden Globes
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Top 6 watches of the 2020 Golden Globes

The first major awards ceremony in 2020 for film and television, the 77th Annual Golden Globes, was held yesterday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly…
Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019
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Coming off third best: 4 great bronze watches from 2019

One of the most polarising materials to make a return to prominence in watchmaking over the last couple of years has been bronze. Why does…
6 of the best fashion watch brands that are serious watchmakers
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6 of the best fashion watch brands that are serious watchmakers

For lovers of Haute Horlogerie, the term “fashion watch” is often akin to a cuss word. But one doesn’t have to dig very far into…
Revisiting the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum UNICEF Limited Edition
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Revisiting the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum UNICEF Limited Edition

Editor’s note: A recent discussion in the office has brought up the rather interesting question: “What is the best watch for international travel?” LOTS of…
VIDEO: 3 watches that prove Montblanc’s Heritage collection is looking to the future 
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VIDEO: 3 watches that prove Montblanc’s Heritage collection is looking to the future 

Ever since Davide Cerrato took the helm at Montblanc’s watch department, it’s as if the turbo-booster was suddenly turned on. The watches, which were solid…
From stylish to rugged – 5 Montblanc watches that cover every base
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From stylish to rugged – 5 Montblanc watches that cover every base

Editor’s note: The watches of Montblanc have been getting better and better over the last few years. Newer, cleaner designs and a streamlined product, along…
Sports Luxury – 5 watches that deliver on both fronts
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Sports Luxury – 5 watches that deliver on both fronts

Editor’s note: We’re deep in the age of premium athleisure, so it makes sense that this patrician approach to utility is extending to our wrists.…
Another look at the Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph
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Another look at the Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph

Editor’s note: In the last few years Montblanc has made quite the pivot away from the dressier end of the watch spectrum, to some sportier,…
You might have missed these 6 excellent new watches – these are the sleeper hits of 2019
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You might have missed these 6 excellent new watches – these are the sleeper hits of 2019

A lot of new watches are released every year. Big brands will often release 100 or more new unique variants (and fair enough, different dial/strap/material,…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc Heritage Automatic 
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc Heritage Automatic 

Normally in these hands-on reviews I leave the sticky question of the price until the end. But this time around I’m putting it front and…
Why a man of style loves the Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time
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Why a man of style loves the Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time

Editor’s note: This is a throwback to the time we chatted to one of the best-looking blokes in Melbourne about his (then) new Montblanc 1858…
Everything you need, nothing you don’t – the best two-handed watches of 2018
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Everything you need, nothing you don’t – the best two-handed watches of 2018

There comes a time in the journey of every watch collector when the pursuit of the most complicated watch loses its shine, as you start…
3 of Australia’s finest … watch brand ambassadors
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3 of Australia’s finest … watch brand ambassadors

In case you haven’t watched our videos and heard our brutal mangling of Swiss brand names with broad Australian accents, you might not realise that…
The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018
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The most interesting watch bracelets of 2018

Thanks to their central function in the time-telling process, watch dials often get a significant amount of coverage in the horological media. But this often…
Old is the new black, 8 of the best heritage watches of 2018
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Old is the new black, 8 of the best heritage watches of 2018

While orange might be the new black, another obvious trend in the contemporary watch market is the lean towards heritage styling. This has been a…
VIDEO: The 2019 Montblanc 1858 releases go back to nature 
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VIDEO: The 2019 Montblanc 1858 releases go back to nature 

When Montblanc’s 1858 collection burst onto the scene back in 2015 it heralded a bold new direction for the brand, adding a no-nonsense, outdoorsy sensibility…
Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph
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Heritage perfection, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph

Editor’s note: To paraphrase Sandra’s excellent review of the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph — the brand nailed it. Case, movement, dial and all the details are…
4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc
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4 bronze watches you may have missed from $700 to $7000, including Zelos, Bell & Ross and Montblanc

The use of bronze as a case material in watchmaking has surpassed trend to establish itself as a mainstay. Certain bronzed, beautiful models have achieved…
Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel
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Have Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, will travel

Editor’s note: Last Baselworld (2018, not 2019), I decided to mix things up a little and leave my normal bunch of plain and simple three-handers…
Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere
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Montblanc have their sights set on adventure with the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere

Editor’s note: I’m on a bit of a travel watch trip at the moment. And, to my mind, they fall into two distinct camps: high-flyers…
Going green never looked so good – 7 of the best green watches that prove it
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Going green never looked so good – 7 of the best green watches that prove it

Editor’s note: One of the easiest ways to freshen up a watch is to change the dial colour. Few colours are fresher than green, and…
VIDEO: 5 outstanding Montblanc watches from SIHH 2019
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VIDEO: 5 outstanding Montblanc watches from SIHH 2019

Since Davide Cerrato took the gig as Montblanc’s top watch guy, the brand’s timepiece offerings have been steadily ramping up, becoming more focused and more…
HANDS-ON: Salmon stunner, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph
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HANDS-ON: Salmon stunner, the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph

When Montblanc gave us a privileged preview of its new Heritage collection in Miami back in October, our gut told us that they had a…
HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2
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HANDS-ON: Peak performance with the very smart Montblanc Summit 2

I’m flying off to Geneva tomorrow, for the watchstravaganza that is SIHH. And on my wrist, as I step onto the plane, will be Montblanc’s…
INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
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INTRODUCING: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph

At SIHH 2019 in January, Montblanc will launch two new versions of the Nicolas Rieussec chronograph that it introduced last January: one in tone-on-tone of…
INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart – the Montblanc Summit 2 
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INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart – the Montblanc Summit 2 

One thing you can be sure of with smart/connected watches is the regular (if not annual) upgrade. It’s true for all the big players in…
EVENT: Montblanc opens new-look boutique, their 7th in Australia
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EVENT: Montblanc opens new-look boutique, their 7th in Australia

Last week, Montblanc officially opened their seventh Australian boutique, at Chadstone in Melbourne – Australia’s largest high-end shopping precinct. And I must say that Montblanc…
EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts
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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 sports luxury watches that deliver on both fronts

Editor’s note: The watch industry is, in general, pretty big on segmentation. According to them, we should be wearing something different for every different activity…
EDITOR’S PICK: There’s a new Montblanc panda in(the)-house
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EDITOR’S PICK: There’s a new Montblanc panda in(the)-house

Editor’s note: There are certain designs in watchmaking that never fail to hit all the right notes. And a panda dial is one of those…
MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland
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MY WEEKEND WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic in the wilds of Queensland

A little over a week ago I found myself paying more attention than usual to the pre-flight safety spiel. Perhaps due to the fact that…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph for the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph for the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Let me level with you. There’s an official tie-in between this watch and the oh-so-English Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the world’s leading events…
LIST: 7 military-inspired watches that are destined for victory
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LIST: 7 military-inspired watches that are destined for victory

In the world of vintage watch collection, ‘issued’ watches — timepieces that were supplied to military personnel — typically command a pretty penny, and brands…
LIST: 3 cork-poppingly excellent new champagne dials
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LIST: 3 cork-poppingly excellent new champagne dials

Not to get too metaphysical with you on a Saturday morning, but does three watches count as a list? Honestly, I’m not sure, and the…
VIDEO: 5 of the best independent watches from SIHH 2018
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VIDEO: 5 of the best independent watches from SIHH 2018

If you know a little bit about how the world of watches works, you’ll likely know that it’s a space dominated by a few big…
WATCHSPOTTING: 11 watches worn at the 2018 Oscars, feat. Montblanc, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Apple and Rolex
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WATCHSPOTTING: 11 watches worn at the 2018 Oscars, feat. Montblanc, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Apple and Rolex

It’s that time of year again where Tinseltown rolls out the red carpet for an evening of self-congratulatory grip-and-grinning, closing out the award season run…
LIST: Andrew’s top 5 watches from SIHH 2018, including Panerai, IWC and JLC
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LIST: Andrew’s top 5 watches from SIHH 2018, including Panerai, IWC and JLC

This was my 12th consecutive watch fair, so you’d think I’d be used to it by now. But once again, the pace of our unforgiving…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph

According to Montblanc’s Head of Watches, Davide Cerrato, the 1858 collection — the star of their SIHH 2018 lineup — is a “very important second sports…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 1858 Automatic

In 2016, Montblanc announced a new line, the 1858, a vintage-inspired sports collection. This year, under the keen direction of Montblanc’s Head of Watches Davide Cerrato,…
HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel
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HANDS-ON: The green-dialled Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph LE … in steel

As SIHH kicks off, I’m prepared to bet – yes, even on the opening day – that this chronograph will emerge as one of the…
LIST: The 10 best heritage reissues of 2017
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LIST: The 10 best heritage reissues of 2017

Ah, the heritage reissue. AKA vintage-inspired or revival watchmaking. Whatever you call it, it’s clear that this trend is here to stay, with vintage-inspired designs…
HANDS-ON: Starry-eyed for the Montblanc Bohème Day & Night
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HANDS-ON: Starry-eyed for the Montblanc Bohème Day & Night

The petite Montblanc Bohème Day & Night isn’t exactly bohemian, nor are any of Montblanc’s timepieces really, but as much as this watch has all…
INTRODUCING: A racy traveller – the Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC
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INTRODUCING: A racy traveller – the Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC

In recent years, we’ve witnessed Montblanc – who acquired Minerva back in 2006 – embrace the storied bygone days of its Villeret movement manufacturer. They’ve…
MY WEEK WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph
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MY WEEK WITH: The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph

A few weeks ago I had the distinct honour and pleasure of spending some time with Montblanc (and 50 or so other watch journalists) in…
INTRODUCING: Sporty but simple – the Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic
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INTRODUCING: Sporty but simple – the Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic

Soon after the introduction of the motor car came the introduction of motorsports. Our inherently competitive nature driving us in our search for speed and…
MY WATCH STORY: Sam’s Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time
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MY WATCH STORY: Sam’s Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time

Editor’s Note: We don’t want to blow Sam’s cover, because My Watch Story subjects are guaranteed a high degree of anonymity. But let’s just say,…
EVENT: The ‘re-tooled’ Montblanc TimeWalker gets the most Australian launch imaginable
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EVENT: The ‘re-tooled’ Montblanc TimeWalker gets the most Australian launch imaginable

Last week, with Sydney turning on weather that thawed the cold, cold hearts of all Melbourne people present, Montblanc hosted a lunch at Quay Restaurant…
VIDEO: From analogue to digital – Montblanc’s Augmented Paper
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VIDEO: From analogue to digital – Montblanc’s Augmented Paper

Yes, I know — this isn’t a watch. So what are we doing talking about it? Well, when we met with Montblanc to talk about…
VIDEO: Smart and stylish – the Montblanc Summit
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VIDEO: Smart and stylish – the Montblanc Summit

When smartwatches burst onto wrists in a big way with the Apple Watch and its Android powered competitors, the response from the Swiss hegemony lacked…
WHO TO FOLLOW: @LindaZinha
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @LindaZinha

Today we catch up with the enigmatic Swiss penguin (hey, it’s what her profile says) with a love for complicated watches and a top notch…
HANDS-ON: The complementary tones of the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze
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HANDS-ON: The complementary tones of the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze

Way back in January, one of the watches we were most excited to see at the SIHH was Montblanc’s high-end, Minerva-powered 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in…
VIDEO: Montblanc’s Orbis Terrarum UNICEF limited edition
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VIDEO: Montblanc’s Orbis Terrarum UNICEF limited edition

When they’re done right, limited edition watches are great. They offer some exclusivity, membership to a special club, and that feeling of being part of…
VIDEO: The Montblanc Orbis Terrarum UNICEF limited edition
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VIDEO: The Montblanc Orbis Terrarum UNICEF limited edition

When they’re done right, limited edition watches are great. They offer some exclusivity, membership to a special club, and that feeling of being part of…
LIST: Improve your daily carry with 4 objects from Montblanc’s latest UNICEF collection
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LIST: Improve your daily carry with 4 objects from Montblanc’s latest UNICEF collection

Over the years we’ve noticed that a love of finely wrought watches often results in a halo effect on the ecosystem of small objects and…
LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now
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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now

There are few things more frustrating than seeing pictures of an incredible watch, reading the news and reviews of just how great it is, only…
EVENT: Passing on the gift of writing – Montblanc launches UNICEF collection in Australia, surrounded by incredible art
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EVENT: Passing on the gift of writing – Montblanc launches UNICEF collection in Australia, surrounded by incredible art

The entrance to the venue for last Friday’s Australian launch of Montblanc’s UNICEF collection was unassuming: commuters and shoppers on Melbourne’s busy Chapel street walked…
EVENT: Passing on the gift of writing – Montblanc launches UNICEF collection in Australia, surrounded by incredible art
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EVENT: Passing on the gift of writing – Montblanc launches UNICEF collection in Australia, surrounded by incredible art

The entrance to the venue for last Friday’s Australian launch of Montblanc’s UNICEF collection was unassuming: commuters and shoppers on Melbourne’s busy Chapel street walked…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th May, 2017 – the e-commerce edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 12th May, 2017 – the e-commerce edition

One of the biggest trends in watches isn’t colour, shape or size, but rather something more prosaic and far more important – finding new ways…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN – 28th April, 2017
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN – 28th April, 2017

We’re calling it. Winter is here. We’ve broken out the light knits and switched the office AC from ‘cool’ to ‘heat’. One thing that’s not…
BREAKING: This is the latest Swiss Smart Watch – the Montblanc Summit
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BREAKING: This is the latest Swiss Smart Watch – the Montblanc Summit

Meet the latest surprise entrant in the luxury Swiss smart watch sector – the Montblanc Summit. Yes, you read that right, Montblanc. Outgoing CEO Jérôme…
LIST: 5 of the best watches from the 2017 Oscars, including an incredible $1.7 million Greubel Forsey
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LIST: 5 of the best watches from the 2017 Oscars, including an incredible $1.7 million Greubel Forsey

This, friends, is the big one. Sure, we’ve kept half an eye on the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards, the BAFTAs and the rest. But…
VIDEO: Montblanc 2017 collection overview and our verdict on the new Timewalker
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VIDEO: Montblanc 2017 collection overview and our verdict on the new Timewalker

Over the past few years we’ve come to depend on Montblanc for their faultless heritage-inspired reissues and ‘real world’ pricing structure, so imagine the surprise…
HANDS-ON: A little bit of bronze goes a long way – the Montblanc 1858 Automatic
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HANDS-ON: A little bit of bronze goes a long way – the Montblanc 1858 Automatic

This year sees Montblanc introduce bronze into its watch collections for the very first time – and we have to say they’ve done it in an…
LIST: The 6 defining moments of SIHH 2017* (AKA the Friday Wind Down) *Product does not contain doom or gloom
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LIST: The 6 defining moments of SIHH 2017* (AKA the Friday Wind Down) *Product does not contain doom or gloom

SIHH 2017 is a wrap. It’s done. After months of anticipation and speculation (along with regret for us Aussies leaving behind summer for subzero temperatures) the…
LIST: 5 watches that caught our eye on Day One of SIHH 2017 and what they represent
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LIST: 5 watches that caught our eye on Day One of SIHH 2017 and what they represent

The first day of any overseas watch fair is pretty much a blur of lights and (occasionally ticking) sounds for Felix and me. Don’t blame…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Montblanc channels the spirit of racing with the Timewalker Chronograph Automatic
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Montblanc channels the spirit of racing with the Timewalker Chronograph Automatic

Walking into Montblanc’s revamped SIHH booth, it didn’t take long to work out what the overarching theme of 2017 would be. If the deconstructed racing…
INTRODUCING: Montblanc pioneers refined patina with the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze
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INTRODUCING: Montblanc pioneers refined patina with the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze

At this stage in the game, bronze watches aren’t anything new; Panerai, Oris and Tudor have all played a role in pushing the patina-friendly metal…
WATCHSPOTTING: The 5 hottest wrists of the Golden Globes 2017 – feat. Jonah Hill and Richard Mille
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WATCHSPOTTING: The 5 hottest wrists of the Golden Globes 2017 – feat. Jonah Hill and Richard Mille

While we mortals take our time recovering from NYE, happy to simply roll our eyes at returning to work in clothes that are a little…
LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $4000 to $5000 (and a bit more)
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LIST: The 9 best watches of 2016 – $4000 to $5000 (and a bit more)

Time for the final leg of our tour of the best ‘affordable’ watches of 2016. We’re now at the upper end, at that fun little…
LIST: The 11 best watches of 2016 – $2000 to $3000
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LIST: The 11 best watches of 2016 – $2000 to $3000

For our third instalment we’re entering a slightly different echelon of watches. Some buyers will just dive right into their first watch at this price bracket,…
LIST: 4 pens that are considerably mightier than the sword
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LIST: 4 pens that are considerably mightier than the sword

We often wax lyrical about our love affair with Montblanc’s watches, but we’ve also got a soft spot for their famous writing instruments. We were lucky enough…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 11 – The Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 11 – The Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum

The Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum is a classic worldtime complication, with an outer dial dominated by an inner ring of key global cities and an outer…
ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 4 – The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second
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ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 4 – The Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second

Today we peel back the hypothetical door on our digital advent calendar (though we’re giving away some real stuff too FYI) to reveal the deep blue…
IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated
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IN-DEPTH: The Heritage Chronométrie Annual Calendar Chronograph proves that the secret to Montblanc’s success is complicated

The story in a second: Montblanc’s 2016 Heritage Chronométrie highlight is a complicated number, packed with value. Jerome Lambert descended, whirlwind-like, on Montblanc in 2013.…
LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG
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LIST: The 15 winning watches of the 2016 GPHG

In the early hours of the Australian morning, the watch industry was celebrating its night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 4th November, 2016 – the British edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 4th November, 2016 – the British edition

Today’s wind down is a little bittersweet. Sweet because it’s an absolutely gorgeous day here in Melbourne, bitter because we have more than a light…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: See the world in colour with Montblanc’s 4810 Orbis Terrarum

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/157997150″] When I was in high school we had to buy an atlas/geography textbook from a publisher called Heinemann. Don’t ask me why I…
HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 4810 Twinfly Chronograph 110 Years Edition – a dressy traveller that can do it all
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HANDS-ON: The Montblanc 4810 Twinfly Chronograph 110 Years Edition – a dressy traveller that can do it all

It’s a milestone year for the 4810, as the popular collection celebrates its tenth birthday. To commemorate the big 1-0 Montblanc has released a swathe of…
VIDEO: The Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert’s impossible ‘blind’ challenge, Part 2
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VIDEO: The Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert’s impossible ‘blind’ challenge, Part 2

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/182655477″] When we left off the Blindside Challenge, where we ask a key brand leader to i.d their watches by touch alone, Montblanc CEO…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 9th September, 2016
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 9th September, 2016

I’d like to start this week’s Wind Down by asking you all to stop what you’re doing and give a big round of applause to…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Into the blue with the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second video review
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Into the blue with the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second video review

It started with the 1858, which – in an insanely busy year for Montblanc – dropped out of the big blue sky. We were excited.…
HANDS-ON: Montblanc’s quiet achiever – the 4810 Day-Date
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HANDS-ON: Montblanc’s quiet achiever – the 4810 Day-Date

Confession time. When it comes to Montblanc, we’re so easily dazzled by its top-tier timepieces – perpetual calendars, world timers, tourbillons – that’s it’s easy to…
HANDS-ON: A bold new look – the Montblanc TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph
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HANDS-ON: A bold new look – the Montblanc TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph

Over the past few years we’ve grown to expect a certain style of timepiece to come out of Montblanc’s watch department – traditionally inspired designs, with a…
EDITOR’S PICK: Montblanc offer the complete package with the Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet
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EDITOR’S PICK: Montblanc offer the complete package with the Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet

Editor’s Note: If you like classic style with a complicated twist, then you should know Montblanc’s Heritage Chronométrie collection. It offers some of the best-value…
IN-DEPTH: The Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II Limited Edition
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IN-DEPTH: The Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II Limited Edition

The story in a second: This version of Montblanc’s distinctive Nicolas Rieussec collection has a nighttime party trick that’s worth staying up for. A nineteenth-century…
NEWS: 7 things that are heavier than (and the same weight as) the Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept watch
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NEWS: 7 things that are heavier than (and the same weight as) the Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept watch

Over the past few years, Montblanc has been delivering the hits with unerring regularity, part of an impressive brand refresh that’s made everyone sit up…