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MTF provides an insightful look into Montblanc's presence at SalonQP 2017, focusing on the "Behind the Wheel" exhibit. He highlights Montblanc's deep connection to motorsports and its rich chronograph heritage, inherited through Minerva. The post offers a detailed visual tour of Montblanc's innovative chronograph offerings, from historical Minerva pieces to modern TimeWalker collections.
Dear Montblanc forumners,
THANKS to Anita Borvankar and the Montblanc UK Team.
I was pleasantly surprised by Montblanc at SalonQP 2017 in London.
Three watch brands with German-speaking associations were featured at the 'Behind the Wheel' exhibit: Montblanc, Chopard and IWC.
This special exhibition explored the intrinsic relationship between the worlds of watchmaking and motoring.
Montblanc sponsors motorsports like the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Porsche
Montblanc Rally Timer
Porsche
Montblanc exhibit
MINERVA CHRONOGRAPHS
Minerva chronograph
While Montblanc may be relatively new in the chronograph game, they have both depth and breadth in the field.
Montblanc acquired renown chronograph maker Minerva and inherited the depth of knowledge of short time measurement since 1908.
They timed the 1936 Winter Olympics.
Their 360,000 vph calibre 42 could time within 1/100th seconds.
Minerva chronograph
MONTBLANC CHRONOGRAPHS
Montblanc Rieussec GMT Chronograph
Recently, Montblanc has taken the art and science further to produce stunning and innovative chronographs of their own, such as the Rieussec range, TimeWalker 1000th of a Second Chronograph and ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph.
Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronograph
The Montblanc 1000th of a Second instrument improves short timing resolution ten times better than even the great Minerva mechanisms.
Montblanc 1/1000ths second chronograph
Porsche
Abarth Roadster
TIMEWALKER COLLECTION
TimeWalker Automatic chronograph rose gold with ceramic bezel
While others may rave about the ceramic bezel on the new rose gold TimeWalker Automatic Chronograph, I prefer the utility of the Timewalker UTC chronograph with the added function of a GMT/2nd time zone.
TimeWalker UTC Chronograph
Truth be told, the all black design with red accents is what really gets to me!
TimeWalker UTC Chronograph
What do you think?
Are there other Montblanc chronographs, not shown, that you prefer?
Regards,
MTF
This version was featuring a chocolate brown dial color. Sadly, I didn't shoot it. Thanks for the pics. Fx
The brands at the Motoring & Watches exhibit had no manned booth at SalonQP anymore unlike previous years. There was no opportunity to take photographs outside the display cases. As it was just an educational display, the lighting was too harsh for good images despite digital dialling down on exposure levels.... The brown dial looked better than the poor photograph but I still prefer the black version with red accents. Not surprising as that my favourite colour scheme for PuristS chronograph
I did not see any of those on display at the Motoring exhibit but can understand why it may receive some votes! Regards, MTF
It was all sparse and lightweight, without any comforts or luxury. The cockpit had minimal padding and the switchgear only marked with sticky labels! MTF
Montblanc are certainly serious about the racing part of their heritage and about including it into their TimeWalker line.
The new Head of Watches at Montblanc must be a car guy because recently there have been many chronographs that look sporty with hi-tech materials and mechanisms. Imagine...1/1000th seconds resolution...amazing! Regards, MTF
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