The Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar Leather Watchband was introduced in 2014 with the Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar collection. It was inspired by their Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen and celebrating the 90-year anniversary since their first writing utensil was created. The reference number is 110715 and comes with the name meisterstück is German for “masterpiece”.
The Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar has a 39 mm stainless steel case and a black leather watchband with a tang clasp and a 22 lug width. It is powered by an automatic movement Montblanc Calibre MB 29.15 with a 42-hour power reserve. This caliber is based upon Sellita SW300-1, containing 25 Jewels, bitting at 28800 vph. It has a perpetual calendar feature with a moon phase, leap year, month, date, day, hour, and minute hands. It is water-resistant up to 30 meters, or 100 ft. It has a see-through caseback with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on both sides.
The hour markers and hands are in rose Dauphine-style gold which looks superb on the white silver-colored dial. This model can still be found in the market for around $6,000.
In 2015, Montblanc made the Heritage “Masterpiece” available in pink gold with a black alligator watch strap or stainless steel with a black leather watchband. Montblanc created its first watch collection only in 1997. This newest collection was produced in the Montblanc manufacture and holds a 500-hour quality certificate. However, there has been some speculation whether each new watch undergoes the same rigorous testing as the first one did.
What makes the Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar watch distinct from its competitors is that despite its multiple functions, beautiful design, and quality craftsmanship, the price is under $13,000.
It is a stunning timepiece and would definitely fall under the “dress watch” category. We wouldn’t recommend this piece to be used at the beach, pool, or in a shower despite its minimal “waterproofness” designation. Since its testing is in question, we would recommend just using the watch for dress-up occasions – for work with a suit, to a dinner party, or out in the town.
It lacks only one component – the second hand. However, the balance of the 4 inner dials is exquisite. it allows the face and each of the 12-hour markers to be completely visible and not cut in half as it is done on many other timepieces to fit oversized dials. Even though the dials are smaller and fit inside the hour markers, they can’t be considered small, and are certainly highly legible.
The Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar is not currently available on the Montblanc website. The only perpetual calendar watch available there is the above design for the Montblanc Star Legacy Full Calendar. It has two models either with Arabic numerals or Roman numerals around the dial. This has quite a different look to the Heritage and does feature a second-hand. The hands are also in blue rather than in rose gold. Yet, the timepiece is still powered by the same MB 29.12 caliber with 42 hours of power reserve as the Heritage.
Rubber B has released a tremendous array of unique bands for all timepieces. The Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar and the Montblanc Star Legacy Full Calendar each have a 22 lug width band which can be easily replaced with any of the Rubber B 22mm lug width replacement bands.
Rubber B has developed multiple lines of replacement bands that can be used with either of these fine timepieces on our site here. Rubber B originally came out with its leather bands with rubber back called the Structure Series. However, since then they’ve developed a Vegan-friendly Swimskin series that looks and feels like real leather but is pure 100% vulcanized rubber. These bands can look identical to the black leather band that comes with either of the Montblanc timepieces.
Rubber B also came out with a NATO-inspired Rubber Cuff series and the B2 Series straps which allow you to custom design your band with multiple patterns, colors, stitching, and clasp options. You can engrave something unique into each band or even upload your own colorful design which can be painted on your band for a truly unique brand experience.