Montblanc has unveiled it new model-Heritage Chronométrie Twincounter Date at SIHH 2016. The new Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Collection Twincounter Date introduces a new date complication that has been completely developed and manufactured in-house by Montblanc’s master watchmakers. A conservatively sized stainless steel case measuring 40 mm by 9.85 mm should appeal to purists who typically prefer smaller watches. The case middle is polished with satin-finishing on the top of the lugs, and the bezel with a mixture of polished and satin finished surfaces. The caseback is clear, although no shots of the back have been provided at this time.Interestingly, in a departure from the typical black and white Montblanc emblem on the crown, this model has a stainless steel crown with a Montblanc emblem in raised relief, in steel. Personally, I like this change because it subtly communicates the more contemporary design language seen at Montblanc the past couple years. And I would not be surprised if it also helped them save on production costs, reflected in the relatively low retail price.Inside is MB caliber 24.23, which is automatic with 31 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve. The movement, and entire timepiece have been certified via the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500 that simulates rigorous real-life situations for a total of 500-hours, guaranteeing the timepiece’s high quality and precision.

One highlight of the watch is its silvery-white dial with sunburst pattern, facetted indexes, Arabic numerals “6 & 12” as red gold-plated applied numerals, red gold-plated sword hour and minute hands, blued date hand, and blued small second hand. The date by hand gives the watch a look similar to a dual-register chronograph, and it is also easier to set than a typical aperture date.

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