# Mid-Century Designed Watches Montblanc's Heritage Monopusher Chronograph Nods to the 40s and 50s By Amy Duong | Published 2020-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-monopusher-chronograph References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/montblanc-salmon-heritage-monopusher-chronograph) & [montblanc](https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/collection/watches/montblanc-heritage.html?filter=1778035081) [Montblanc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-years-of-meisterstck) dives into its Minerva archives to creates its classic [Heritage Monopusher Chronograph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-genve) wristwatch. The latest design draws inspiration from the Minerva chronographs from the 40s and 50s. This influence informs the timepiece with mid-century designs which are highlighted specifically at the 3 and the 9 o'clock placement. The dial boasts a salmon-tonal finish with a contrasting grained and sunburst hue. It sits within a modern sized 42mm stainless steel case that is coated with a high polish to create a peaceful balance between a [dress watch and a sports watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-silver-edition). Additional details include the circular dots plated with rhodium in roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock, which all lumed together at the hour, minute, and second hands. Image Credit: Montblanc ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mid-century Watch Design:** An opportunity for luxury watch brands to draw inspiration from vintage designs and update them for modern appeal. - **Salmon-toned Dials:** An opening for luxury watchmakers to experiment with non-traditional dial colors. - **Monopusher Chronographs:** An area for watchmakers to focus on simplifying chronograph functions and streamline their designs. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watches:** High-end watch brands can utilize classic design elements with modern touches to create unique timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating vintage design influences can inspire accessories designers to create products with a nostalgic feel. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can explore the use of unique dial colors to create statement products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Dress Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-villeret-golden-hour.md) - [Colorful Retro Design Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-watch1.md) - [Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-chronograph.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Reinterpreted Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-monterey.md) - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Retro Rally-Ready Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-glashtte-timepiece.md) - [Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montoir-dive-watch.md)