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It started with the 1858, which – in an insanely busy year for Montblanc – dropped out of the big blue sky. We were excited. We were titillated. We were a little flummoxed to be honest. Thoroughly embracing the spirit of the?Manufacture Minerva that Montblanc acquired, it was almost a case of innovation overload. Almost. Because when we saw it in the metal, we better?understood the play, which seemed to be:1.Wrap Minerva into the brand story at an entry as well as elite price point.2. Give the elegant Heritage Chronometrie range a more rugged brother to cover all bases.3. Tap that evergreen classic military style.The model was well received and now there’s a whole collection?to choose from – at all price points – including this inky blue-dialled beauty, which proves that colour?can be just as versatile as black.?That's certainly how Felix felt when he met this dark horse – the Montblanc 1858 Manual Small Second
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