The second installment of Montblanc’s homage to Jules Verne’s great literary adventure retraces its hero’s epic journey from Bombay to Yokohama
Around the World in 80 Days returns as a special edition Meisterstück writing instrument collection and accessories assortment celebrating the wonder of a classic adventure novel that has captured the imagination of many generations. The bestselling novel tells the story of British gentleman Phileas Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout’s extraordinary trip around the world in just 80 days, in their fearless attempt to win a bet. Both adventurers race against time aboard steamers, trains, and even elephants to complete this epic challenge. Inspired by the spirit of travel and adventure, the second edition of the Montblanc Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days collection starts where the last edition left off – the journey from Bombay to Yokohama – and includes a new limited edition of 811 pieces elaborating on the key design elements of the collection with premium materials and fine hand craftsmanship.
Reflecting their passage through India, China, and their arrival in Japan, the writing instruments feature designs reminiscent of these cultures, including Indian paisley, Chinese Qing Emperor’s 5 coins, and a Japanese traditional wave pattern. The cartouche that adorns the cap depicts the majestic elephant Kiouni that carries the adventurers through the jungle. Other details include the number ‘80’ on the cap top, which marks the full journey from start to finish, while the number ‘25’ on the back of the cap marks the days it took to travel from Bombay to Yokohama.
A reference to the card game that set the adventure in motion, the clip is embellished with a red lacquered diamond card suit, and the cone is engraved with the card suits symbolizing Mr. Fogg‘s wager and a pattern inspired by Princess Aouda‘s jewelry, the princess he falls in love with. The burnt wood effect on the Solitaire Edition and Limited Edition represents the princess being saved from a fire ritual by Mr Fogg. The hot air balloon engraving on the nib is an homage to the author Jules Verne and his first ever adventure novel Five Weeks in a Balloon, and ‘20/10’ and ‘14/11’ engraved alongside it marks Mr Fogg’s departure from Bombay on the 20th of October and from Yokohama on 14th of November.
The Montblanc Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days collection includes:
Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Resin LeGrand & Classique with a cap and barrel made of anthracite-colored precious resin with the elephant cartouche laser-engraved on the cap. The precious resin is enhanced with gold-coated fittings and the nib is crafted from Au585 gold. Available as a fountain pen, a rollerball, or a ballpoint.
Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Doué Classique with a metal barrel covered in a degraded anthracite lacquer and a gold-coated cap engraved with Indian, Chinese, and Japanese good luck patterns and the elephant cartouche. Available as a fountain pen with an Au750 gold nib, a rollerball, or a ballpoint.
Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Solitaire LeGrand displays a cap and barrel made of wood with a burnt color effect and engraved with the Indian, Chinese, and Japanese good luck patterns. The cap is embellished with a gold-coated cartouche. Available as a fountain pen with an Au750 gold nib, a rollerball, or a ballpoint.
Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Limited Edition 811 with a cap made of Ag925 sterling silver with a vintage finish and engraved Indian, Chinese, and Japanese good luck pattern, featuring a solid Au750 gold-casted elephant in the jungle cartouche. Made of ebony wood with an engraved pattern, the barrel is decorated with an Au750 solid gold inlay inspired by the five coins of the Qing Dynasty. The Ag925 Sterling silver clip is set with a red lacquered diamond card suit, while the solid Au750 gold nib, engraved with a Princess Aouda-inspired jewelry design is set with 1.5mm ruby. A mother-of-pearl Montblanc emblem crowns the writing instrument.
A stationery set to accompany the writing edition includes an anthracite-colored leather notebook with an intricate expression of the elephant in the jungle on its cover, as well as a special ink color in Anthracite available in cartridges or ink bottles.
For men’s accessories, the Meisterstück Tribute to the Book Around the World in 80 Days Club & Diamond Cufflinks in stainless steel and mother-of-pearl with the card suit design, and the Meisterstück Bracelet Tribute to the Book Around the World in 80 Days Ace of Club & Diamond in steel and green or yellow leather complete the accessories assortment.
About Montblanc
Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in 1906. Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies and accessories. Reflecting upon its ongoing mission to create fine lifetime companions born from bold ideas and expertly crafted through the skills of the Maison’s artisans, the iconic Montblanc Emblem has become the ultimate seal of performance, quality and an expression of sophisticated style. As part of its on-going commitment to elevating and support those who strive to leave their mark, Montblanc continues to assert its encouragement of education programs around the world and initiatives that inspire people to express their full potential.
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