Collection Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days

The origin of Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days

The Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days collection brings to life the famous story from the novel by Jules Verne published in 1872. Jules Verne is a famous French writer renowned for his adventure novels that evoke the scientific advancements of the 19th century.

This novel takes us on a journey with the English gentleman Phileas Fogg and his faithful French servant Jean Passepartout around the world. The details of this collection recount Phileas Fogg's crazy bet to travel the world in 80 days thanks to the transportation revolution of the 19th century. More specifically, it traces the first part of his journey. This extraordinary adventure begins in London on October 2, 1872.

Exceptional writing instruments

The writing instruments from the Montblanc Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days collection are entirely made of precious resin and blue lacquer to represent the first part of the journey where the two adventurers crossed the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Suez Canal. A cartridge containing a steamboat and waves is meticulously engraved on the cap. The clip features the ace of spades to remind us of the main character's love for the game of Whist. The top of the cap is engraved with the duration of the journey, which is 80 days, including 18 from London to Bombay.

The 18 K gold nibs are handcrafted with a hot air balloon delicately inscribed, along with the start and end dates of the adventure.

The Montblanc Meisterstück Around The World In 80 Days Limited Edition 811 pays tribute to Jules Verne's novel by embodying Phileas Fogg's adventure between Bombay and Yokohama. This piece of craftsmanship combines black ebony wood, 18 K gold, and solid 925 silver. The body illustrates a key scene from the journey, while the cap and nib feature refined details such as pieces from the Qing dynasty and an elephant ride. Elegant, symbolic, and luxurious, it combines narrative design with noble materials.