Montblanc presents a brand new series of GMT watches from its 1858 collection.

Where most GMT timepieces indicate the second time zone with an additional hand, the new Montblanc 1858 GMT model presents its GMT indication without hands that is very intuitive and highly legible.

This ingenious system indicates the second time zone with a red square that moves around the outside of the dial. This red square is positioned next to a fixed black or blue anodized aluminium bezel that shows the 24-hour clock so the user immediately knows if it is day or night in the second time zone too. The beauty of this system is that it also indicates the half-hours with a red rectangle for the half-hours and a full red square for the hours.

There is also a date at three o’clock and a central seconds hand indication, but the Montblanc 1858 GMT watch isn’t just about cool functions, it is also about good looks as this attractive everyday sports watch is made to impress. It comes in a 42 mm stainless steel case with a choice of a black or blue sunray dial, both of which are adorned with blue luminescent hands and indexes.

The Montblanc 1858 GMT watch now also comes with a tapered, interchangeable, stainless-steel bracelet with a fine adjustment system for precision fitting, which can be switched out for a black or blue rubber strap in seconds.

Another nice surprise is the titanium engraved case back showing the planet’s continents and oceans, along with the names of cities in each of the 24 time zones, offering a worldtime indication.

The engraving of the planet is achieved using an engraving technique that is rare on such a small scale. This complex process begins with the titanium being structured by laser to create the relief of the image. The texture and colour of the engraving are also achieved by laser, creating an authentic 3D rendering that provides depth and realism.

The case back can be customized to include the owner’s hometown in red and their local time zone. Another nice touch is that Central European Time, which is usually represented by Paris, has been changed to Villeret, Montblanc’s Swiss watchmaking headquarters.

Technical details

Model: Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatic Date

Movement
Calibre MB 24.33
Automatic movement, hour, minute, seconds, dual time indication
Number of Jewels: 25 jewels
Power Reserve: Approx. 42 hours
Balance: Flat hoop
Frequency: 28.800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring: Flat

Displays
Hour, minute and seconds from the centre, date at 3 o’clock
GMT function with 24h bezel and second time zone in red
Habillage

Case
Stainless steel, satinated and polished case
Round crystal sapphire colourless, multilayer, anti-reflective inside and outside
Anodized aluminium fixed knurled bezel
Diameter = 42mm; height = 11mm
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Polished & satiny-finished stainless steel fluted crown with Montblanc emblem
Satin-finished plain titanium case back with 3D laser colour engraving of the Northern hemisphere

Certification
Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500H

Versions

Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatique Date 42mm Black
References 129766 and 129615

Bezel
Black bezel-insert with white numerals, 24-hour scale

Dial
Sunray black dial with Montblanc logo, Swiss Made, Automatic, GMT inscription
Numerals Arabic indexes with Super-Luminova® with blue emission
GMT function without hands but with red aperture
Super-Luminova® with blue emission on silvered brass hour, minute and seconds hands

Strap
Ident 129766: Black interchangeable rubber strap with grey lining, Adjustable stainless steel strand double deployant buckle
Ident 129615: Adjustable and interchangeable stainless steel strap with stainless steel double deployant buckle

Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatique Date 42mm Blue
References 129617 & 129616

Bezel
Blue-bezel insert with white numerals, 24hour scale

Dial
Sunray blue dial with Montblanc logo, Swiss Made, Automatic, GMT inscription
Numerals Arabic indexes with Super- Luminova® with blue emission
GMT function without hands but with red aperture
Super-Luminova® with blue emission on silvered brass hour, minute and seconds hands

Wristband
Ident 129617: Blue interchangeable rubber strap with grey lining, Adjustable stainless steel strand double deployant buckle
Ident 129616: Adjustable and interchangeable stainless steel strap with stainless steel double deployant buckle

Montblanc 1858 GMT Automatique Date 42mm with personalized case back, Ident 129767

Case
Stainless steel, satinated and polished case
Bezel: Anodized aluminium fixed knurled bezel, Blue with white numerals, 24 hour scale
Round crystal sapphire colourless, multilayer, anti-reflective inside and outside
Satin-finished plain titanium case back with 3D laser colour engraving of the Northern hemisphere. The case back can be customized to include the owner’s hometown in red and their local time zone
Dimensions Diameter = 42mm; height = 11.2mm
Water resistance 10 bar (100 m)
Polished & Satin-Finished stainless steel fluted crown with Montblanc emblem

Dial
Sunray blue dial with Montblanc logo, Swiss Made, Automatic, GMT inscription
Numerals Arabic indexes with Super-Luminova® with blue emission
GMT function without hands but with red aperture
Super-Luminova® with blue emission on silvered brass hour, minute and seconds hands

Wristband
Adjustable and interchangeable stainless steel strap with stainless steel double deployant buckle