Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher 2023
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Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Secret Minerva Monopusher 2023

By amanico · Jul 15, 2025 · 26 replies
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Amanico's original post spotlights the Montblanc 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Aged Steel 2023, a reference that pushes the boundaries of traditional chronograph design. His detailed photographs and initial observations invite collectors to explore its unique features, particularly the innovative bezel-controlled chronograph and the dial-side presentation of the movement. This article delves into the community's reception and comparative insights regarding this distinctive timepiece.

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Unveiled in 2023, quite a cool version! 











And original with its two characteristic features: The movement on the dial side, and the bezel which replaces the chrono pusher. 

Best,

Nicolas

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Marc Obermann
Jul 15, 2025
That really is a stunning looking Montblanc Monopusher.

I saw how the bezel works the chrono in the video you posted in the other Minerva thread and I hate to say it but I think it's even better than the JLC Amvox solution. Marc

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als1678
Jul 16, 2025
One thing is to watch a video, the other to experience in person ....

The amvox vertically triggered chronographs are so much more precise and more enjoyable to operate. This one is thankfully a regular mono pusher and I agree with you - it is a cool looking one!

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Marc Obermann
Jul 16, 2025
I didn't mean any offence nor am I saying the JLC solution is bad either.

As I haven't used either I really couldn't say one way or the other which is actually more enjoyable to use or more precise either, but like with everything in life we don't all have to have the same opinions or preferences. I have always been a huge fan of the JLC Amvox Chronographs and still am and have said so in posts about them. I just thought when I saw the video from the MInerva manufacture of the chrono controlled through the bezel that it was a great way to control the chronograph is al

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amanico
Jul 16, 2025
No problem, my friend. I get your point. I played with the " bezel chrono " and it was not super pleasant, I have to say...

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als1678
Jul 17, 2025
Apologies if my response came along as confrontational, was certainly not my intention!

My only point was the same one Nico made - the bezel activation is not really pleasant. In theory it is a great system, and maybe they will refinr it over time, but for now I would take not just amvox but most regular chronographs over it, purely from operational perspective.

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amanico
Jul 17, 2025
That's it. But from a concept point of view, a great idea.

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