Day 5: Jura Watches Christmas Countdown & the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic
Friday - 16 December 2022
Number 5 on our Christmas Countdown Luxury Watches Advent Calendar 2022 showcase is the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch in a classic black and steel colourway. It’s the perfect all-around gift idea for him this Christmas 2022 – a durable, quality timepiece that offers impressive water-resistant qualities that will serve on a practical level whether your loved one collects dive watches or just loves to wear one for its sheer durability and robustness.
The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch is classed by the brand as its first sports dive watch, despite the much earlier tantalum watch with a staggering water-resistant capability of 1,906 metres. Its inspired pattern upon the dial gives the wearer the sense of gazing into the depths of a crisp glacier. Let’s take a look at the new Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea watch and why it makes such a great Christmas gift for him this Christmas 2022.
A unique dial pattern that evokes the cracks and fissures of a real-life glacier
The new Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch sets itself apart from other dive watches on the market thanks to its glacial patterned dial achieved through an almost forgotten technique called gratte boise. With this technique, a wooden tool is used to scratch the surface of the dial. Upon closer inspection, this textural pattern looks like small dots with indexes and numerals that are perfectly straight, not to mention legible and easy to reference at a glance.
How does the new Montblanc 1858 Automatic Date watch wear on the wrist?
The new Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch wears incredibly well on the wrist, measuring a diameter of 41mm and offering an impressive water resistance of 300 meters. On the back of the case there is an attractive alpine engraving upon the surface of the steel and behind this surface beats an incredibly reliable engine. The MB 24.17 is a self-winding movement that is based on the architecture of the Sellita SW200. It performs at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers a power reserve of 38 hours.
A review of the features of the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch
Adhering to ISO standards, the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea watch is integrated with 300-metre water resistance and features a domed sapphire crystal glass top with scratch-resistant and anti-reflective properties. The surface of the glass protects the dial from damage caused by dust, debris, scratching, light, heat and moisture. The crown on the side of the case at 3 o’clock is crafted in matching stainless steel and boasts the Montblanc emblem in relief.
A black bezel surrounds the black textured dial of the Montblanc Iced Sea watch from the 1858 collection. The display has been equipped with baton indexes and Arabic numerals at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock. These hour markers match the central hour and minute hands of the watch and have been treated with Super-LumiNova for assisted timekeeping in the dark. The date window is located at 3 o’clock and is dressed in white for enhanced readability. The model's black bezel is filled with ceramic and features a dive scale of 60 minutes.
The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch is a great Christmas gift idea for 2022. Its robust steel case with ample water resistance is great for travel and recreational activities on the beach, swimming, snorkelling, water sports or sessions at the gym. Its steel interchangeable bracelet is great for doubling up as a dressier companion at night, whilst a rubber band option gives the wearer plenty of choices when it comes to changing the look of the watch whenever desired.
Why dive watches are so collectable
You don’t have to be a Montblanc enthusiast to own the new 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch. In fact, you don’t even need to be a bona fide dive watch collector. Since the earliest dive watches from the likes of Rolex (and its hardy Oyster Steel case used in the design of the Submariner) and iconic dive watches from Omega, Panerai, Blancpain and Doxa, the design of the classic dive watch never tires and is widely utilised on the wrists of outdoor-goers, adventurers and explorers for its unmatched qualities in weather resistance, shock resistance and water resistance. The unidirectional rotating bezel on a dive watch can always be used for dryland tasks as well as for measuring elapsed time underwater, whilst a legible dial comes in handy for cave exploration, wearing the watch during the night or for sports. So, whether your loved one owns a dive watch or not, the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea watch in black and steel is an all-around daily beater for wearing every day of the week.
The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch comes fitted on a stainless steel bracelet that is interchangeable meaning that it can be swapped out for a more comfortable black rubber band for a classic yet casual look when paired with weekend attire. The stainless steel bracelet features a folding clasp engraved with the recognisable Montblanc lettering and the watch comes displayed inside a genuine branded presentation box for completing the ultimate gifting experience.
If you’d like more information on the watch, you can check it out in more detail here or call and speak to a member of our sales team today on 01335 453453
