Inspired by the explorer Vasco da Gama
Inspired by the explorer Vasco da Gama and by Minerva’s legacy of chronometric innovation, the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Collection unites the heritage of fine Swiss watchmaking with the quest for utmost precision – a quest as significant to Montblanc today as it was to Vasco da Gama more than 500 years ago. As part of the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Collection, Montblanc presents limited editions in tribute to Vasco da Gama and introduces new movements developed in house distinguished by precision and perfection.
Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph Vasco da Gama Limited Edition 60
Vasco da Gama’s quest for new frontiers changed the course of history. In homage to this extraordinary spirit of discovery, Montblanc is introducing a very special timepiece in a magnificently decorated limited edition.
The Greek prefix “exo” refers to the innovative tourbillon, whose balance wheel is outside the cage. Isolated from the disturbing inertia of the cage, the balance oscillates with greater isochronism. The precision and functionality of the Manufacture Calibre MB R230 have been rigorously tested in the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500.
Overlooking the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph Vasco da Gama at 6 o’clock is a dial depicting the night sky of the Southern hemisphere studded with stars – as a reference to Vasco da Gama’s celestial navigation. Its gleaming darkness is made of Aventurine, a translucent quartz with a shimmering effect called “aventurescence”. A diamond in the shape of the Montblanc emblem sparkles at 12 o’clock.
The edition is strictly limited to 60 pieces – referring to the 60-man crew of the São Gabriel. The São Gabriel is depicted in a unique drawing along with the seafarer’s signature on the sapphire crystal back of the 18 K white gold case.
Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Annuel Vasco da Gama Limited Edition 238
Montblanc honours the great explorer Vasco da Gama and his first journey to India with the com-plex and highly functional calendar complication of the Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Annuel in two limited editions.
Crafted in the tradition of fine Swiss watchmaking with subdials for the date, day of the week and month as well as central time indication, it is the unique moonphase at 6 o’clock that first catches the eye of the beholder. To display the phases of the moon, the blue-lacquered constellation holds an aperture for a golden turning disc below featuring the moon in the night sky.
The edition made of 18 K red gold is limited to 238 pieces – for the height of Cape Point, the peak overlooking the Cape of Good Hope, an important step on Vasco da Gama’s journey. The stainless steel edition is limited to 316 pieces – for the number of days it took Vasco da Gama’s fleet to travel from Portugal to India. The case back of both editions is decorated with the explorer’s signature and his flagship – the São Gabriel.
Featuring the same spectacular moonphase, the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet in stainless steel displays the full calendar with a date by hand and windows for the day of the week and the month.