Since the acquisition of the venerable, historically significant Minerva manufacture by parent company Richemont in 2006, Montblanc has been embracing that Swiss watchmaker?s rich history in its ongoing mission to move beyond its renowned role as a purveyor of fine writing instruments and stake its claim among the top-tier maisons of high watchmaking.
At SIHH 2019 in January, Montblanc will unveil the latest iteration of its Star Legacy collection, which the brand describes as inspired by ?the spirit of classical watchmaking,? enlivening the latest models with historical details echoing those of early Minerva pocketwatches and wristwatches, and adding some contemporary flair as well. Here is a preview.
Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date
Three new models in the Star Legacy collection feature stainless steel cases and dials with vintage-inspired Roman hour numerals in black. The dials? blued hands are designed to harmonize with the blue sfumato leather straps, which are made at Montblanc?s own pellleteria in Florence, Italy. Two complications are offered among the three new watches: an automatic with a date indication, in a small round window at 6 o?clock, available in two case sizes, 39-mm and 42-mm diameter; and a full calendar, with a pointer-style date display and a moon-phase at 6 o?clock, in a 42-mm case.
Montblanc Star Legacy Full Calendar

The other new Star Legacy timepieces hail from Montblanc?s Nicolas Rieussec family of luxury chronographs, named for th...