Category Archives: Montblanc

Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim: Stop and Go! (Part II)

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The self-winding Calibre MB 29.20 found in Montblanc’s 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim is only 4.5mm thick which means it is one of the slimmest automatic tourbillons around. Its tourbillon bridge is in steel. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie.

In part I of our article on Montblanc’s 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim, we explained the quick stop-second feature which allows one to halt the movement, set time to the precise second and restart it manually via the crown. In addition, the brand claims that its ExoTourbillon outperforms standard tourbillon constructions. This is because the weight of the tourbillon cage is disconnected … More →

Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim: Stop and Go! (Part I)

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Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim. Launched in 2016, it houses Montblanc’s Manufacture Calibre MB 29.20 automatic movement featuring the quick stop-second function and 50 hours of power reserve when fully wound. Priced at SGD48,100 / EUR34,500. This is one of the most reasonably-priced Swiss-made tourbillons. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie.

The ExoTourbillon Slim utilises Montblanc’s patented ExoTourbillon with the add-on of a quick stop-second feature. With the quick stop-second function, one can halt the movement, set time to the precise second and restart it manually via the crown. This quick stop-second mechanism uses a “whip” to stop the large screw balance. Optimal geometry and kinematics were analysed to find the … More →

Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept: Super Dan, Super Light

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The Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept, introduced in 2016 and dedicated to professional badminton player, Lin Dan, weighs 14.88 grams. This TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept is considered as one of the lightest mechanical watches in the world. The middle case is made of the mix between Innovative, Technical Revolutionary Resin and Kevlar/carbon. Innovative, Technical Revolutionary Resin or ITR2 is a composite material charged with carbon nanotubes and it is eight times lighter than steel and four times lighter than titanium. The use of such materials marks a world premiere in case-making. Photo: © Montblanc.

What are the common denominators between the Yonex Voltric 8 Lin Dan Exclusive (VT8LD) badminton racket, the Yonex Lin Dan SHB 40 edition shoes and Montblanc’s TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept watch? Firstly, all three are linked to the perhaps one of the greatest singles players in badminton history, Lin Dan. Nicknamed “Super Dan” in 2004 by Peter Gade, a professional … More →

Montblanc Star Classique Singapore Special Edition: Lion City

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Montblanc Star Classique Singapore Special Edition “Lion City” in red gold features a mother-of-pearl dial. The Montblanc Star Classique Singapore Special Edition is priced at SGD14,200. Part of the sales proceeds will be donated to the Pathlight School, the first autism-focused school in Singapore. Photos: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy

One Montblanc special edition for 2015 is the Star Classique Singapore timepiece, a commemorative special edition for the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence (1965 to 2015). The key feature is the lion head symbol found on the mother-of-pearl dial of the Star Classique Singapore. This stylised lion head is a national symbol of Singapore and represents courage, strength and excellence. … More →

Montblanc Metamorphosis II: The Transformer in Action

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Montblanc’s Metamorphosis II, introduced in 2014, shown in the classic position displaying the hour, minutes, seconds and date. This is a regulator-style layout with the hour sub-dial at 12 o’clock, the calendar date display at 6 o’clock and with a central continuous sweep seconds hand. Take note of the minute display counter, which is over a 210-degree arc beginning from 8 o’clock and ending at 4 o’clock. The retrograde minute hand begins it “tour of duty” every hour at “”00” minutes (8 o’clock position) and ends at “60” minutes (4 o’clock position) before “jumping” back or returning to “00” minutes to begin its next hourly shift. Observe the vertical “line” which can be seen on the hour sub-dial and date display. The “curtains” open and close at this vertical line in the “morphing” process. Limited to 18 pieces. Priced at EUR270,000 / SGD404,800. Price correct as at the time of writing. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. Watches&Wonders 2014

The transformation process of Montblanc’s Metamorphosis II, launched in September 2014 at the Watches&Wonders exhibition in Hong Kong, is a sight to behold. If you had just gawked at the price, do note that there are good reasons for this. Obviously, this is not an ordinary wristwatch so do look beyond its face value, literally. As its name implies, this … More →