Meet the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date Watch
Wednesday - 08 March 2023
The recently released Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date 39mm watch displays some nods to the Mont Blanc mountain from which the brand takes its name. Presented in a dark blue colour and housed in a strong stainless steel construction, the model is part of a trio of Montblanc watches released by the Swiss brand and showcases a layered dial effect that evokes the intricate formations and textures of a glacier.
The Star Legacy collection by Montblanc is an important range of timepieces because it links to the watchmaker’s Minerva heritage. Since 2007 the Minerva brand has been affiliated to Montblanc and the Villeret plant became the “Institut Minerva de recherches en Haute Horlogerie", perpetuating a foundation that is dedicated to fine watchmaking and enriching Montblanc’s horological expertise. The Montblanc Star Legacy watch collection is home to a line of wristwatches that embody the classic design codes of some of Minerva’s most refined and collectable timepieces. Each watch does this by using mechanical movements derived from the Minerva archives and by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Whichever Montblanc watch you choose from the Star Legacy collection, you’re promised a watch that is perfect for every occasion.
The Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date model takes inspiration from Minerva pocket watches of a bygone era. These 19th and 20th-century pocket watches were classic collectables, as are those recently launched by Montblanc just a few months ago. The automatic date watch sits beside a moon phase complication and a chronograph iteration, both of which feature the same captivating rich blue dial with elegant silvered finishes. This particular model is a tribute to the year in which the first person reached the summit of the majestic Mont Blanc mountain and is even limited to the year 1786, with an exclusive supply of just 1,786 pieces made.
Even more interesting are the small and subtle features of this limited edition Mont Blanc Star Legacy watch. The dial itself is characterised by a textural pattern achieved through several layered finishes that create a dial designed in tribute to the Mer de Glacé – the main glacier of the Mont Blanc mountain. This textural pattern seen across the surface of the central section of the dial is achieved using a special stamp.
Whilst the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date model measures a compact and very manageable 39mm diameter, the chronograph version released simultaneously measures a larger diameter of 42mm – a standard size for any chronograph. It features a bicompax dial with luxurious accents and is powered by a Sellita-based movement named the Calibre MB 25 13. On the other hand, the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Moon Phase watch, also released at the same time, measures the same 42mm and is adorned with luxurious rose golden accents that communicate a strong sense of luxury. In that same vein, the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date watch is crafted in stainless steel to accompany its two siblings and has also been adorned with the same golden tones.
With very few features on the dial of this model, however, this Star Legacy watch makes for one of the most popular dress watches for 2023. Its textured glacial-inspired dial is enriched with rose gold coloured Arabic numeral hour markers and slender central hands that taper to a fine point. For keeping on track of the days of the month, a date aperture resides at 6 o’clock, protected underneath a sapphire crystal glass front. This case cover not only promises a scratch-resistant surface that will shield the blue dial from any damage but it has also been treated with anti-reflective technology, enabling you to glance at the dial at any point during the day or night and be able to read the time clearly without any undesirable effects of sun glare.
As with all Montblanc watches, experts at the brand’s watchmaking facilities in Switzerland know how to pack these watches with reliable engines that can perform relentlessly, day and night. The Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date watch is powered by the Calibre MB 24.17, which provides a 38-hour power reserve and beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Based on the Sellita SW200-1, it has powered various watches from Montblanc’s catalogue, including models like the Heritage Spirit, the Montblanc Tradition, the Montblanc 4810 and the Montblanc Boheme.
To complete the elegant look of this Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date 39mm watch, a blue leather band that matches the unique hue of the display wraps comfortably around the wrist, securing with a fastening crafted from polished stainless steel.
Closing thoughts:
Overall, the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date watch is an incredibly stylish timepiece to add to your collection. Its polished pebble-shaped case is a stand-out feature that adds an unusual edge to the design, whilst the shade of its blue dial celebrates the “blue hour” - a point in the day at which an intense shade of blue falls upon the glacier at dusk when the moon rises and the stars begin to shine. At this exact time of day, Jacques Balmat completed his task of reaching the summit of Mont Blanc mountain in 1786 – a year that is represented in the limited number of pieces manufactured in this exquisite design by Montblanc.
If you’d like more information on the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule Automatic Date watch and would like to own one of the 1786 pieces available, call and speak to a member of our sales team at Jura Watches today on 01335 453453
