Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph A Modern Take On Vintage Military Watches From The ...

The coolest watches coming out of Montblanc right now are the contemporary vintage models of the 1858 collection Minerva specialized in chronograph movements for both pocket watches and wristwatches in the early 1900s, and was in high demand as an official timer for sporting events Montblanc acquired the workshop in 2006, including its significant archives and its inventory of elite, hand crafted movements and traditional machinery, all of which complement Montblanc's growing assortment of high-precision chronographs.

The Montblanc-made 1858 collection celebrates the Minerva legacy, and the Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 100 is the latest complication in the series The movement is inspired by the original Minerva caliber 17.29, developed in the 1930s, with original details, including the signature Minerva arrow and the V-shaped chronograph bridge The modern, complex rattrapante complication was developed by Montblanc engineers.

The central chronograph seconds hand is red gold, and the split-seconds hand is white. . Source