Presenting a milestone in the success story of Montblanc watch making: At the renowned SIHH in Geneva, the MB R100, the first Montblanc calibre manufactured in their own workshops, was presented. This timepiece paid tribute to one of the most innovative spirits in watch making: Nicolas Rieussec, the inventor of the chronograph.

At the same time, the fourth standard line within the portfolio of writing instruments had been implemented with the “Etoile” Collection.