The Basics
The Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter reference 116243 is a limited edition of 100 pieces introduced in 2016 in anticipation of SIHH 2017. It features a bronze case with a bronze-colored titanium case back, and a champagne dial.
| Brand: | Montblanc |
| Family: | 1858 |
| Reference: | 116243 |
| Name: | 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Bronze |
| Produced: | 2016 |
| Limited: | Yes, 100 units |
Below is a detailed look at Montblanc’s model 116243 from 1858 watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Montblanc’s 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Bronze (116243) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph (2.5 Hz) to provide a 50-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The titanium, bronze case measures 44mm in diameter and roughly 13.15mm thick. The round case is paired with a champagne color dial with cathedrale-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a glass. Montblanc’s 1858 model 116243 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Titanium, Bronze |
| Glass: | |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 44mm |
| Height: | 13.15mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The 1858 116243 movement is a powered by caliber MB M16.29 made by Montblanc. The 22-jewel hand-wound movement is 38.4mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18000 semi-oscillations per hour or 2.5 Hz. This movement offers a 50-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Montblanc |
| Caliber: | MB M16.29 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 38.4mm |
| Jewels: | 22 |
| Reserve: | 50 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Column wheel, Monopoussoir |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Montblanc’s 1858 116243 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in Montblanc’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 100 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 27500
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Specifications:
- Brand: Montblanc
- Model: 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Bronze
- Reference Number: 116243
- Limited: Yes, 100 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Titanium, Bronze
- Glass:
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 44
- Thickness: 13.15
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Champagne
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Cathedrale-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Montblanc
- Caliber: MB M16.29
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 38.4mm
- Jewels: 22
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Frequency: 18000 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About Montblanc
Claus-Johannes Voss, Alfred Nehemias, and August Eberstein founded the company now known as Montblanc as a pen maker in Hamburg, Germany, in 1906. Today, as a member of the Richemont group, Montblanc produces a range of luxury goods under the leadership of CEO Jerome Lambert.
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