Montblanc Pocket Watches & Table Clocks Collection

penfriend · 2024-01-31T09:29:26Z

Explore the rare Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum pocket watch, a 2016 limited edition of 110 units. Discover its unique design, functionality as a table clock, and collector insights.

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Penfriend's detailed look at the Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum pocket watch offers a rare glimpse into a unique horological offering. This article explores why this limited-edition piece, often repurposed as a table clock, continues to captivate collectors years after its release. Penfriend highlights its distinctive design and historical engravings, inviting readers to appreciate its singular place in Montblanc's modern history.

Something different for a presentation today. This is a 4810 Orbis Terrarum pocket watch by Montblanc. Many of you know and own the different iterations of the Montblanc world timer as a wristwatch (so do I as well), but this version is not seen very often.

110 units were produced in 2016 and sold rather quickly within a year. I was lucky to get one as well and have been using it since then - not as a pocket watch but as a table clock. It is made of a stainless steel block and measures 53mm, being quite heavy and thus also solid as a table clock. The dial is derived from the second version of the wristwatch, being very colorful with respect to the time zones. The caseback is engraved with a german ship that crossed the atlantic ocean 110 years ago between New York, Southhampton and Hamburg.

In my opinion this was a surprising offering at that time and since then there have been no further pocket watches by Montblanc. Should you ever come across one of those examples give it a look and feel!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Montblanc 4810 Orbis Terrarum pocket watch was a surprising and unique offering from the brand, with no subsequent pocket watches released since its 2016 debut.
Some collectors express a desire for Montblanc to produce more unique references like this pocket watch and the large timer, suggesting a shift in focus towards sports watches under current leadership.
The author notes that Montblanc was open to customization, such as changing hand colors, indicating a degree of bespoke service for this limited edition.
The limited production of 110 units makes this pocket watch a rare find, appearing infrequently on secondary markets like Chrono24 or at auctions.
A collector shared an image of a Montblanc timepiece with a custom strap, showcasing personal customization options.
Another collector shared a photo of a Montblanc clock, noting it was a gift, suggesting the brand's presence in various horological forms beyond wristwatches.

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AuHavrePro

Jan 31, 2024

Thank you kindly for the excellent images. Cheers, Filip

penfriend

Jan 31, 2024

Last time I saw one on c24 was probably two years ago. But as there are 110 pieces I guess it will show from time to time, maybe also on auctions. Good luck!

SALMANPK

Jan 31, 2024

I wonder if they made some of them in other languages S

penfriend

Jan 31, 2024

but one never knows ... on special request maybe. at first I asked for silver instead of copper hands and they would have done that but I finally declined as I started to like the copper hands of the pocket watch

TeutonicCarFan

Jan 31, 2024

I hope MB begins doing some more unique references... this pocket watch, the large timer, etc all come to mind. In addition I haven't heard of any big releases like your exo tourbillon either. Seems lecamp is focused on sports watches 🤷‍♂️

penfriend

Jan 31, 2024

so Lecamp will do what he can and not do what he can't even imagine ...

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