Montblanc celebrates the third and final instalment in the collection that celebrates Jules Verne’s beloved literary adventure follows the hero’s return from Yokohama back to London.
Montblanc has released the third and final chapter in its acclaimed Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days collection, inspired by Jules Verne’s timeless literary adventure. This final instalment captures the dramatic conclusion of British gentleman Phileas Fogg’s epic journey, chronicling his return from Yokohama back to London.
Each writing instrument and accessory in the Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days collection pays tribute to Verne’s beloved novel and its iconic characters, Phileas Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout. The first edition narrated the journey from London to Bombay, followed by the second covering Bombay to Yokohama. The third and concluding edition details the 36-day voyage from Yokohama to London via the United States.
Design Rooted in Literary Legacy
This final edition comprises four exquisitely designed writing instruments. Each cap is adorned with a smoke-inspired motif, symbolising the trains that carried Fogg across North America, accompanied by an illustration of pressure valves typically found in locomotive engine rooms. A train locomotive cartouche decorates the cap, while rivets and chains engraved into the cone mirror the physical links between train carriages.
A red lacquered heart embellishes the clip of each edition—representing both Fogg’s love for Princess Aouda, whom he rescues and marries, and the pivotal wager that sparked his global journey. The nib features an engraved hot air balloon, referencing Verne’s earlier novel Five Weeks in a Balloon, along with the dates marking Fogg’s return trip.
On the cap top, the number “80” denotes the total duration of Fogg’s planned journey, while “36” highlights the length of this final leg from Yokohama to London.
The Four Exquisite Editions
- Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Resin Classique & LeGrand
Features a polished precious dark blue resin body with a milled smoke pattern and lasered train cartouche. Enhanced with ruthenium-coated fittings, it is available as a Fountain Pen (Au 585/14K gold nib), Rollerball, or Ballpoint. - Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Doué Classique Edition
Boasts a polished dark blue resin barrel with a ruthenium-coated cap showcasing the smoke pattern and pressure valves, complete with a lasered train cartouche. Offered as a Fountain Pen (Au 750/18K gold nib), Rollerball, or Ballpoint. - Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Solitaire LeGrand Edition
This edition is adorned with a ruthenium-coated cap and barrel featuring a dark blue lacquered smoke pattern and pressure valves. The train cartouche is lasered on the cap’s side. Available as a Fountain Pen (Au 750/18K gold nib), Rollerball, or Ballpoint. - Meisterstück Around The World in 80 Days Limited Edition 811
Named after the eight cities and eleven nations visited during Fogg’s journey, this exclusive edition showcases a black structured lacquer barrel emulating a locomotive’s cast structure, framed with two solid Au 750 gold rings and pressure valve inlays. The Ag 925 sterling silver cap features an etched smoke pattern and a solid gold cartouche depicting a mountainous train route. The Au 750/18K gold nib is adorned with card suits and a 1.5mm black spinel, representing the coal used in steam engines. The cap is crowned with Montblanc’s emblem in mother-of-pearl set in black onyx.
Matching Stationery and Accessories
A fine blue leather notebook with a map of Fogg’s American route and specially formulated blue ink—available in cartridges or bottles—complement the collection. Accessories include stainless steel cufflinks shaped like a hot air balloon, along with a stainless steel tie bar and money clip featuring a balloon design amid a cloud pattern.
With this final edition, Montblanc completes a remarkable tribute to one of literature’s most celebrated adventures, encapsulating the spirit of exploration and timeless craftsmanship.
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