The Montblanc 1858 adventure continues. It started at the top of the mountains then moved from the summit to the forest, reached the icy caves and now we are taking it to the rocky desert of the UAE.
As any real adventure we went prepared with one goal in mind, complete the journey and celebrate the adventurous spirit of the 1858 collection.
1858 Black Geosphere Limited Edition – 42 mm
It comes in a 42 mm distressed stainless steel case combined with black and contrasting white design details. The timepiece features a manufacture world-time complication developed by the Montblanc watchmakers in Villeret: two domed globes, turning in opposite directions, that complete a full rotation in 24 hours. Both are surrounded by a scale with the 24 time zones, along with a day and night indication in contrasting colour.
This provides an instinctive way of appreciating the different time zones, aided by luminescent continents for increased visibility and performance at night. The timepiece is completed with a black calf leather strap with beige stitching.
1858 Geosphere Limited Edition 1858: rocky desert-coloured dial
The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere is one of the key icons of the Montblanc 1858 line with its two distinctive domed turning hemisphere globes and in-house worldtime complication. Inspired by the explorations of legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner, Montblanc unveils the new Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition 1858 that pays tribute to his five-week solo trek across the Gobi desert in 2004.
Reproducing the rocky terrain colour scheme, the timepiece harmoniously combines a satin-finished bronze case with a special engraving on the case back, a bi-directional shiny brown ceramic bezel, a smoked brown and beige lacquered dial, and a matching vintage-brown Sfumato calf strap.
1858 Black Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition – 42 mm
The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition 1858 watch comes with a bi-directional steel bezel that has been enhanced with shiny black ceramic and the four engraved luminescent cardinal points. The 42 mm stainless steel case features both polished and satin finishes and has been engraved with the Mont Blanc mountain, a compass, and two crossed ice pick-axes, as a nod to the Spirit of Mountain Exploration.
For legibility and design, the black dial contrasts with historical beige luminescent cathedral-shaped hands and beige luminescent Arabic numerals. The timepiece is completed with a black calf leather strap with beige stitching.
1858 Black Automatic Limited Edition – 40 mm
The Montblanc 1858 Automatic Limited Edition 1858 watch comes with a fixed steel bezel that has been enhanced with shiny black ceramic and the four engraved luminescent cardinal points. Housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case with slim curved horns decorated with polished and satin-finishing, the watch unveils a picture of the Mont Blanc mountain that has been engraved on the case back, along with a compass and two crossed ice pick-axes, which further reinforce the spirit of mountain exploration and the famous peak which inspired the founders of the Maison.
For legibility and design, the black dial contrasts with historical beige luminescent cathedral-shaped hands and luminescent beige Arabic numerals.
1858 Blue Geosphere – 42mm
It comes in a 42 mm titanium case combined with blue and contrasting icy white design details, finding inspiration in the colours of glaciers.
The timepiece features a manufacture world-time complication developed by the Montblanc watchmakers in Villeret: two domed globes, turning in opposite directions, that complete a full rotation in 24 hours. Both are surrounded by a scale with the 24 time zones, along with a day and night indication in contrasting colours.
Our adventure is coming to an end, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed shooting it and exploring the rocky side of the United Arab Emirates.
If you want more, here are some additional shots.
