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A very interesting piece

 

Having had the pleasure of trying it (see here: http://www.watchprosite.com/montblanc/-span-style-color-gray--montblanc--span-sihh-2017-the-timewalker-for-purists--montblanc-s-timewalker-rally-timer/1006.1106853.8309113/0/ for some impressions) I can say it definitely wears smaller than the 50mm case size would suggest.

The dial design does follow vintage Minerva Rally Timers, too and having minutes instead of hours denoted at hour markers is fit for purpose.

While having it a bit smaller would be easier for wrist wear, the legibility would be compromised for the other applications and I guess a rotating case / support for table applications would be hard to engineer for a smaller case size.

And as this is unlikely to be the only watch in anyone's collection...

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SIHH 2017: Montblanc Time Walker Chronograph Rally Timer.

 
By: amanico : January 20th, 2017-10:15
Table Clock, Pocket Watch or Wrist Watch? With the Rally Timer, you have three watches in one. The Rally Timer pays an homage to the Minerva stop watches used during car races. In a modern way or style. Here, you have a 50 mm titanium case, which is 15, 2...  

Cool plan

 
By: Arie - Mr Orange : January 20th, 2017-15:23
Suits the car. Although a period correct Heuer would be even cooler. ...  

Conceptually I find it interesting.

 
By: willski : January 20th, 2017-14:03
But emotionally it doesn\'t do anything for me sadly. I don\'t find the dial particularly appealing, although I remain very, very fond of the Cal. 16.29. As you mention the lack of lugs is an interesting way to make the watch wearable, but the package to ... 

Thanks for your feedback, Willski. Enjoy your 1858 Tachymeter!

 
By: amanico : January 20th, 2017-14:11
I saw some other 13.21 and 16.29 which tempted me a lot, too... Especially the black enamel versions. Best, Nicolas

A very interesting piece

 
By: KMII : January 20th, 2017-22:05
Having had the pleasure of trying it (see here: for some impressions) I can say it definitely wears smaller than the 50mm case size would suggest. The dial design does follow vintage Minerva Rally Timers, too and having minutes instead of hours denoted a...