Montblanc introduces its distressed steel finish into the Iced Sea Collection and removes all the oxygen from inside the case.

Following the success of the Montblanc Iced Sea Bronze-tone Edition launched in 2024, Montblanc introduces another new look into the collection with a rugged distressed steel case. This finish has a deliberately aged and weathered appearance that is achieved by treating the stainless steel case with a black coating. The process involves manually washing the steel before brushing it with quartzite, a hard granular rock from a stone quarry at the Mont-Blanc Massif. Thanks to this treatment, each timepiece develops its own patina and unique appearance. The distressed steel case is paired with a bezel featuring black ceramic inserts. The bezel has been treated with a two- step laser process at the first 15 minutes in order to lower it and give it a different texture. As a result, the white minutes at this part appear more highlighted in comparison to the rest of the bezel, where the minute inserts come in a light grey colour and lie flat with the bezel.

Glacier Dials

The Montblanc Iced Sea Automatic Date 41mm in distressed steel comes with a grey sfumato glacier pattern dial that replicates the colour and texture of ice. It is created using a special technique called gratté-boisé at the base, giving the dial the impression of genuine depth and luminosity. This time-consuming process takes four times longer than a standard dial to complete and requires over 30 separate steps. The result captures the texture of glacial ice with its interlocking network of crystals that have been frozen in time for millennia. The grey dial also features a sfumato effect which is created using an old Italian technique where the tones and colours gradually merge into each other, producing softened outlines and hazy forms.

Zero Oxygen Technology

New for this year, the Montblanc Iced Sea Automatic Date will now feature Montblanc’s 0 Oxygen technology that provides several benefits for explorers who need their timekeeping equipment to work in some of the harshest environments. Zero Oxygen inside the case not only eliminates fogging, which can occur with drastic temperature changes, but also prevents oxidization. Without oxygen, all the components last longer and will provide continued precision over time. Each timepiece comes with a certificate as proof of this special, yet invisible, technology and guarantees the successful sealing without oxygen.

Existing Montblanc Iced Sea Owners

Montblanc’s 0 Oxygen technology will now be integrated into all new Montblanc Iced Sea models starting in April 2025. Owners of previous Montblanc Iced Sea editions will be able to arrange a 0 Oxygen upgrade either by sending their watch directly to a Richemont center, or by returning the watch to a Montblanc boutique, both of which will take care of the necessary follow-up via a Richemont platform.

More information available at Montblanc.com

Key Iced Sea Highlights

As with previous editions, this new model is certified as a diver’s watches with the ISO standard 6425. It comes with white luminescent hands, indexes and a dot at 12 o’clock on the bezel and features Montblanc’s Iced Sea logo on the dial. A 3D engraving on the case back features a scuba diver and an iceberg. This engraving was created by structuring the metal to generate both matte and polished finishes, bringing contrast and life to the image.

Ready for Action

The Montblanc Iced Sea Automatic Date 41mm in distressed steel is powered by Montblanc’s MB 24. 17 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve and indicates the hours, minutes, seconds, and date at three o’clock. It is fitted with an interchangeable black rubber strap with a taper and fine adjustment system.

For optimal performance in a sporty environment, each timepiece has undergone the Montblanc Laboratory Test to ensure shock, magnetic, temperature, and water resistance (approx. 30 bar) and that their fasteners are reinforced for enhanced security.

Montblanc Iced Sea Automatic Date 0 Oxygen

Ident. 134017

Movement Calibre                MB 24.17/SW200

Type of movement                 Automatic movement

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 centre

                                            Date at 3 o’clock

Habillage

Case                                     Distressed stainless steel without oxygen with curved horns featuring polished and satin finishing

Bezel                                    Stainless steel unidirectional rotatable bezel with black ceramic insert lowered by laser from 0-15 minutes

                                            Super-LumiNova® with blue emission on the dot

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

Back                                     Distressed steel case back with 3D engraving of an iceberg and diver

Dimensions                           Diameter = 41 mm; height = 12.9 mm

Water-resistance                   Approx. 30 bar (approx. 300m)

Crown                                   Screwed and fluted in distressed steel with Montblanc emblem in relief

Dial                                       Grey sfumato glacier pattern dial with white luminescent rhodium- coated Arabic numerals and indexes; white luminescent rhodium- coated hour and minute hands; ruthenium-coated seconds hand; Montblanc Iced Sea logo at 6 o’clock

Wristband                             Black interchangeable rubber strap with taper and black-coated stainless steel and carbon double-folding clasp with fine adjustment system

 Limited Edition                      No

Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test

Super-LumiNova® is a registered trademark which is not owned by Montblanc.

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. To spread the message of Inspire Writing, MONTBLANC HAUS opened its doors in 2022, welcoming visitors from all over the world to discover and rediscover the power of putting pen to paper. 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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