The global extent of the British Empire and
it's leading role as a naval and economic power in the 18th
and 19th centuries was due primarily to the invention of
a man who today is almost forgotten - John Harrison. His
ingenious nautical invention - the chronometer - made a
seemingly impossible task possible: the exact determination
of position and distances on the high seas. It was thanks
to this safe method of navigation that the empire's fleet
was able to set sail for new continents and increase the
renown, wealth and worldwide influence of the British Crown.
The Special Theme Edition Hommage a JOhn Harrison
recalls the era of expansion into new worlds. The partly
transparent barrel is encased in a delicate 750 solid gold
map of the world composed of the continents and lines of
longitude and latitude. Through this skeleton structure,
the worlds oceans shimmer in transparent blue precious resin.
A small diamond marks the position of the Mont Blanc massif.
An engraved portrait of the inventor decorates the handmade
18-carat gold nib of this unique writing instrument, whose
cap bears the Montblanc star in mother-of-pearl
John Harrison's
work brought Britain naval supremacy by developing the chronometer
and a method to determine longitude at sea. Scientists denied
him recognition, doubting the invention could be the work
of a man from his humble background.
This edition is dedicated to him as a belated tribute. A
world map with latitude and longitude lines graces the transparent
barrel, which reveals the precision piston mechanism inside.
The Mont Blanc massif is marked by a precious stone, a mother-of-pearl
Montblanc star adorns the top of the cap and the hand-crafted
18-carat gold nib bears Harrison's portrait.
If you want a Montblanc, you want the best. But
if you shop from an unauthorized source, you could end up with a
fake Montblanc, a stolen Montblanc, or product that has been
tampered with. And, if not getting a genuine Montblanc isn’t bad
enough, there’s something else you won’t get - the Montblanc Service
warranty.
To avoid this, always look for the Montblanc
Authorized Retailer logo proudly on display. And be sure to check
for the serial number on the clip. After all, if you’re paying for a
Montblanc, you should get a Montblanc.
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