Million Air Fall 2024

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MONTBLANC 1858 UNVEILED MINERVA MONOPUSHER CHRONOGRAPH Montblanc’s new 1858 Minerva Unveiled Monopusher Chronograph features fi ve case-side apertures in transparent crystal for viewing of the exceptional hand- fi nished manually wound movement. The new 291-part caliber MB M17.26 has been created in-house with an architectural eye to allow for light and dimension. In fact, the functions of the caliber have been fl ipped over so that they can be enjoyed from the front (dial-less) side. To bring the chronograph functions to the forefront, the watchmakers have built the movement on pillars, so the wearer can view its beauty not just from the front and sapphire caseback but also from the fi ve apertures. Just

100 pieces will be made. $39,500, montblanc.com

CORUM GOLDEN

BRIDGE CLASSIC SERPENT

Thanks to the incredibly innovative Golden Bridge in-line movement — meaning the entire caliber is in a single vertical lineup — Corum has a lot of room in its Golden Bridge watches to create elaborate and inspiring motifs. Such is the case with the new Golden Bridge Classic Serpent one-of-a-kind watch. Crafted in 18K 5N rose gold, the tonneau-shaped watch with crown at 6 o’clock features an artfully hand-carved gold serpent that winds its way around the movement from top to bottom of the dial. Surrounding it is a green fl oral leaf pattern that is airbrushed and miniature hand-painted, like a veritable Garden of Eden. The watch is powered by the hand-wound CO 113 movement with bridges and plates made of 18K gold. The watch is fi nished with a green alligator leather strap. It’s truly one of a kind. $280,000, corum-watches.com