For this year’s SIHH, Montblanc has revisited the iconic 4810 Collection for the brand’s 110th anniversary (from the founding of Montblanc as a pen company, not the merger between Montblanc and Minerva). Named for the elevation of Mont Blanc (which is 4,810 meters high), the new additions feature three new movements: the caliber MB 29.21 ExoTourbillon Stop-Second, caliber MB LL100.1 TwinFly Chronograph, and the caliber MB 29.20 World Timer.
The first new release is the 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years Edition. The 42 mm white-gold case houses the caliber MB 29.24 automatic movement, which is powered by a micro-rotor for the first time. The ExoTourbillon still functions with a quick stop-seconds, which is indicated on the tourbillon cage by a red arrow. (For more information on the stop-seconds tourbillon see Jack’s fascinating article here.)
The dial of each piece from the from the Limited Edition 110 piece collection is hand-painted with a map of either the North America, Europe, or Asian continents. Each piece is technically unique as no two dials are exactly the same. The overall look is pretty impressive and is reminiscent of the good old days of pocket-watch enameling.
It is interesting that such an elaborate ExoTourbillon in the 4810 collection, which is usually reserved for chronographs. Pricing is TBD but check back for updated information and live pictures. You can visit the Montblanc website here.
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