Relying on Le Locle, MontBlanc opened its road to watchmaking in 1997. MontBlanc purchased Minerva located in Villeret in 2007. with the help of Le Locle and Minerva, MontBlanc has the wing at the back in the development of watch manufacturing. Many quest its future, but it launched excellent wristwatches in the decade and proved its determination and excellence. As for watchmaking, MontBlanc continues the excelsior spirit of pen manufacturing. MontBlanc Star collection has shown strong elegance and high technology since it came out, impressive deeply. In terms of materials, craftsmanship and functions, MontBlanc Star Roman Quantième Complet “Carpe Diem” Special Edition 113691 is a good choice on the wrist. It can match with suits in formal style or leisure style.
“Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero” in Latin was Horace’s motto, which means “Seize the day”. The past has become history, and what we can do is to seize the current. The Roman poet appealed to us to cherish every minute. To today, it’s meaningful. MontBlanc was inspired by the Latin warnings to create the Star Roman Quantième Complet “Carpe Diem” Special Edition. To seize every second, MontBlanc Star Roman Complication 113691 features month, day, date and moonphase. “Quantième” in French means calendar, and “Complet” means complete. From the name “MontBlanc Star Roman Quantième Complet “Carpe Diem””, we know the meaning the wristwatch wants to express. Many details echo to “Star” and the theme of seizing the day.
White Hexagonal Star
The mother-of-pearl hexagonal star on the side of the crown and the one on the moon-phase sub-dial at six O’clock highlight the outstanding heritage quality. The white hexagonal logo is the shape when MontBlanc is overlooked, symbolizing the highest mountain in the Europe and excellent quality and perfect craftsmanship of MontBlanc watch collection.
Moon Phase
Since antique time, to explore the moon has been an interesting goal for human beings. It’s not excessive that mankind’s science began with the exploration of the moon. In ancient era, people worried about the changes of the moon. Today, although it’s a modern society, the moon is still a mystery. So, a wristwatch with moon phase adds much joy to daily life. MontBlanc reminds us of valuing the time by the moon phase.
Elegant And Functional Dial
The white dial is clear at a glance at any angle throughout the domed sapphire. The rose gold-plated hand with a red moon leads us to get the date. Rose gold-coated leaf-shaped hands and the blue baton small-seconds hand spin on the elegant dial. On seeing the dial and smart color collocation, I can’t help to praise it. The core dial decorated with guilloche and rose gold-plated Roman hour markers tell long history and add brilliance to the entire dial.