Press Release
In founding the Minerva Institute two year ago, Montblanc was not merely concerned with ensuring the survival of the legendary manufacturer. The brand has also developed the Timewriter concept which supports projects by creative watchmakers with innovative ideas, of which the first concrete example is the TimeWriter 1-Metamorphosis.
TimeWriter 1-Metamorphosis
Designed by Johnny Girardin and Franck Orny, this watch changes face by means of an entirely original quick-change mechanism. Activating a slidepiece on the side of the teardrop-shape case entirely transforms the appearance of this timepiece displaying the hours, minutes, seconds and date into that of a complete chronograph. In the space of 15 seconds, four wings open on the lower part of the dial before disappearing beneath the central bar. Simultaneously, a similar sequence takes place with the two wings located on the regulator-type display at 12 o’clock.
The chronograph minute counter then appears, as if pulled up by a lift. This stunning visual effect will be savoured by just 28 devotees of fine watchmaking.
TimeWriter 1-Metamorphosis
Movement: mechanical hand-wound Calibre MB16.29, 55-hour power reserve
Case: white gold
Diameter: 47mm
Functions: in the classic version, hour counter, retrograde minutes, central seconds, date; in the chronograph version, centre seconds, 31-minute counter
Caseback: sapphire crystal
Strap: alligator strap
Water resistance: 30m
Limited edition: 28
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