Your one-minute primer to the Montblanc 1858 Automatic Dual Time.

Since taking Minerva under its wings in 2007, Montblanc has benefitted from the storied manufacture’s archives, and here is a recent example. Inspired by Minerva military watches from the 1930s, it exudes plenty of vintage verve from its black dial to its cathedral-shaped hands. In keeping with this theme, its calfskin strap has been treated to give it an aged appearance, and its bezel and crown are made in a special bronze alloy that will develop a uniform patina over time. Its automatic movement, however, is thoroughly modern, featuring dual time and day/night indications.