For more than a century Montblanc has dazzled the world with writing instruments of the highest order. In the past two decades their precision timepieces have earned much acclaim. As a member of the Richemont luxury goods holding group, Montblanc’s sister companies include the likes of Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Vacheron Constantin SA.

Classic stylings are all the rage in this 1858 Dual Time by Montblanc. First, the rhodium-plated luminous cathedral-style hands will surely serve as a conversation piece—and they are easy to read in low light.

In addition, there is a convenient second time function that can be read via the skeletonized center hand. There is also a fun day / night indicator beneath the 12 o’clock position. Printed beige Arabic numerals have been crafted to appear aged.

The stainless steel case with fixed bronze bezel measures a healthy 44 mm in diameter, 12.4 mm in height, and rests upon a brown leather strap with a stainless steel tang buckle. Additional case features include scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a solid, engraved case back, a push / pull bronze winding crown, a fixed bronze bezel, and a 30 m / 3 atm water resistance.

As a self-winding automatic watch, this piece is driven by Montblanc’s MB 29.19 caliber, which delivers a 42-hour power reserve.

Standout features: Handy second GMT time zone; fun day / night indicator; attractive “aged” Arabic numerals; cathedral-style hands; unique leather strap; engraved case back; bronze winding crown and bezel.


Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: 116479
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Dimensions: 44 mm
• Case Height: 12.4 mm
• Movement: Self-winding automatic, 42-hour power reserve
• Caliber: Montblanc MB 29.19
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, small seconds, second GMT time, date, day / night indicator
• Dial: Black color
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Push / pull, bronze
• Water-resistance: 30 m / 3 atm
• Band: Brown leather strap
• Clasp: Stainless steel tang buckle
• Country of Origin: Switzerland
• Retail Value: $5,800.00
• Condition: Unworn, showroom condition
• Comments: Includes manufacturer's box, and instructions manual