Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date: a new grey dial colour

Partner content

April 2023

Following the success of the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date launched in 2022 with its frozen dials, the Maison returns with a new dial in an elegant shade of grey.

Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date: a new grey dial colour

Español

Partner content

April 2023

Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date: a new grey dial colour

Following the success of the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date launched in 2022 with its frozen dials, the Maison returns with a new dial in an elegant shade of grey.

he new grey glacier pattern dial on the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date was inspired by the ice of one of the Mont Blanc’s largest glaciers – the Mer de Glace. In certain lights, the glacial ice appears grey as it reveals the mineral deposits that have been captured in its structure for millennia. This new Iced Sea edition comes in a 41 mm stainless steel case with a caseback featuring a 3D engraving of an iceberg and a black scuba diver exploring the glacial waters below.

The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date Editions are more than sports watches, they are diving instruments, in compliance with the ISO 6425 standard. In addition, each timepiece has undergone the Montblanc Laboratory Test to ensure that they are resistant to shocks, magnetism, temperature fluctuations and water ingress (approx. 30 bar) and that their clasps are reinforced for improved security.

The process of creating the glacier dials involves a special technique called gratté-boisé to give each dial the impression of genuine depth and luminosity. The caseback engravings are produced using a laser that structures the metal to create a 3D relief image that provides depth and realism thanks to a series of matte and shiny finishes, creating a fascinating contrast.

The timepieces also need to be legible in all conditions. For this, Montblanc has incorporated white Super-LumiNova® on the hands, indexes, and the dots at 12 o’clock on the bezel, which all glow in a luminescent shade of blue in low light, keeping with the glacial theme. The dials are further enhanced by uni-directional ceramic bezels with the first 15 minutes in a contrasting colour, which is an important distinction for diving watches.

The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea collection includes the addition of interchangeable stainless steel bracelets which can be quickly and easily switched for a black rubber strap – with stitching to match the dial colour.