Star Legacy – A Symbol of Luxury Craftsmanship

Inspired by the Mont Blanc mountain that was the original inspiration behind the Maison’s creations, Montblanc unveils three new timepieces in a new Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule.

Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule, Automatic Date in stainless steel

Created in 1906, Montblanc was named after the famous Mont Blanc mountain which appealed to the brand’s founders as a symbol of luxury craftsmanship. The peak became a symbol for them to always strive for the greatest heights, and remains today, the brand’s inspiration.

The Montblanc Emblem

The Montblanc emblem was created in 1913, representing a bird’s eye view of the Mont Blanc mountain with its six glacier valleys. It was this emblem that inspired the very first Montblanc Star Legacy watch collection in 1997, and which in turn, has energized this new capsule today.

Three Key Models

There are three key limited-edition models in this new Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule

– an Automatic Date 39mm, a Moonphase 42mm, and a Chronograph 42mm. All of the models embrace the connection to the Mont Blanc with new glacier dials in dark blue. The dials are decorated with a layered ice design that was inspired by the Mer de Glace, the main glacier of the Mont Blanc mountain. The centre of the dial is created using a special stamp that reproduces this glacier texture and celebrates “The Blue Hour”, this shade of intense blue falling upon the glacier at dusk when the moon rises and the stars begin to shine.

Glacier Blue colour Dials

It was during this “Blue Hour” that Jacques Balmat became the first person to reach the summit of the Mont Blanc – at 18h23 on August 7th in 1786 – which also happens to be the number of these limited editions.

Balmat was not only fascinated by the mountain, but he was also seeking gold. It is for this reason that the dials of these new timepieces are adorned with rose-gold-coated indexes and hands, celebrating this adventurer but also providing an elegant contrast with the blue glacier colour.

Montblanc Star Legacy Design Codes

There are many design elements that come into play in the Montblanc Star Legacy Collections. Their form is inspired by Minerva pocket watches from the beginning of the 20th century with their pebble-shaped cases and domed sapphire crystals, front and back. They are also recognizable thanks to their onion crowns, with the Montblanc emblem on the crown and seconds hand, railway minute track, leaf-shaped hands, and filet sauté.

Automatic Date 39mm

The Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 39mm model comes in a stainless steel case with rose-gold-coated hands and Arabic numerals and this eye-catching dark blue glacier colour dial. The Montblanc emblem is present on the seconds hand and on the dial just above the date, allowing them to cross paths every minute.

Moonphase 42mm

The new Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42mm is a complication that displays the phases of the moon at six o’clock and overlaps the glacier pattern in the background. This new timepiece now features a larger opening, making it even more visible. It includes an elegant rose-gold-coated moon and stars and is surrounded by a round date indicator.

Chronograph 42mm

The new Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph 42mm comes with two counters at three and nine o’clock for an elegant look and important legibility. The glacier pattern can be perceived in the background, while the filet sauté has been replaced with an inner flange to bring volume to the dial. The time functions are displayed with rose-gold-coated, leaf-shaped hands, while the chronograph indications use rhodium-coated “baton” hands.

The Chronograph and Moonphase come on a choice of a blue alligator leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet, while the Automatic Date comes on a blue calfskin leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet.

When Balmat reached the summit on that historical evening, the colours of “The Blue Hour” would have stretched as far as his eyes could see. If ever a watch could bring a similar sense of joy and accomplishment to its owner, this could well be it!

Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 39mm Limited Edition – 1786 pieces Ident. 129628

Movement                                         Calibre MB 24.17

Type of movement                              Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism Number of jewels                                 26

Power reserve                                      Approx. 38 hours

Balance                                                  Flat hoop

Frequency                                             28,800 A/h (4 Hz)

Hairspring                                             Flat

Displays                                                 Hour, minute and seconds from the center

Date window at 6 o’clock

Habillage

Case                                                       Stainless steel polished case

Crystal                                                   Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating

Back                                                       Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal

Dimensions                                           Diameter = 39mm; height = 10.44mm

Water-resistance                                 5 bar (≃50m)

Crown                                                   Stainless steel polished crown with Montblanc Emblem

Dial                                                         Dark blue dial with glacier pattern and Montblanc emblem in the center, matt finish on the hour-circle and “Filet-Sauté” on the external part, rose gold-coated Arabic numerals, white railway minuterie, rose gold-coated leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, rose gold-coated “baton”-shaped seconds hand with Montblanc emblem on counterweight

Wristband*                                         Blue calf leather strap with alligator print and stainless steel pin

buckle

Limited Edition                                     1786 pieces

* Also available with a polished stainless steel bracelet with triple-folding clasp (ident. 129629)

Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition – 1786 pieces Ident. 129626

Movement                                         Calibre MB 25.13

Type of movement                              Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism,

chronograph

Number of jewels                              27

Power reserve                                      Approx. 56 hours

Balance                                                  Flat hoop

Frequency                                             28,800 A/h (4 Hz)

Hairspring                                             Flat

Displays                                                 Hour and minute from the center, small seconds at 9 o’clock

Date window at 6 o’clock

Chronograph’s seconds hand from the center, 30-minute counter at 3

o’clock

Habillage

Case                                                       Stainless steel polished case

Crystal                                                   Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating

Back                                                       Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal

Dimensions                                           Diameter = 42mm; height = 14.29mm

Water-resistance                                 5 bar (≃50m)

Crown                                                   Stainless steel polished crown with Montblanc Emblem

Dial                                                         Dark blue dial with glacier pattern and Montblanc emblem in the center, matt finish on the hour-circle and “Filet-Sauté” on the external part, azuré small seconds and 30-minute chronograph counters, rose gold-coated Arabic numerals, white railway minuterie, rose gold- coated leaf-shaped hour, minute and seconds hands, rhodium-coated “baton”-shaped chronograph hands with Montblanc emblem on counterweight of chronograph seconds hand

Wristband*                                         Blue Sfumato alligator leather strap with stainless steel triple-folding clasp

Limited Edition                                     1786 pieces

* Also available with a polished stainless steel bracelet with triple-folding clasp (ident. 129627)

Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42mm Limited Edition – 1786 pieces Ident. 129630

Movement                                         Calibre MB 24.31

Type of movement                              Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism,

moonphase

Number of jewels                              25

Power reserve                                      Approx. 50 hours

Balance                                                  Flat hoop

Frequency                                             28,800 A/h (4 Hz)

Hairspring                                             Flat

Displays                                                 Hour, minute and seconds hands from the center

Moonphase opening and date by hand at 6 o’clock

Habillage

Case                                                       Stainless steel polished case

Crystal                                                   Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating

Back                                                       Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal

Dimensions                                           Diameter = 42mm; height = 11.38mm

Water-resistance                                 5 bar (≃50m)

Crown                                                   Stainless steel polished crown with Montblanc Emblem

Dial                                                         Dark blue dial with glacier pattern and Montblanc emblem in the center, matt finish on the hour-circle and “Filet-Sauté” on the external part, rose gold-coated Arabic numerals, white railway minuterie, rose gold-coated moon and stars on blue background displayed behind azuré finishing at 6 o’clock, rose gold-coated leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, rose gold-coated “baton”-shaped seconds hand with Montblanc emblem on counterweight, blued steel date hand with rose gold-coated half-moon

Wristband*                                         Blue Sfumato alligator leather strap with stainless steel triple-folding clasp

Limited Edition                                     1786 pieces

* Also available with a polished stainless steel bracelet with triple-folding clasp (ident. 129631)

About Montblanc

Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in 1906. Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies and accessories. Reflecting upon its ongoing mission to create fine lifetime companions born from bold ideas and expertly crafted through the skills of the Maison’s artisans, the iconic Montblanc Emblem has become the ultimate seal of performance, quality and an expression of sophisticated style. As part of its on-going commitment to elevating and support those who strive to leave their mark, Montblanc continues to assert its encouragement of education programs around the world and initiatives that inspire people to express their full potential.

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