Yesterday, a fellow Purist emailed to ask me about my Montblanc Dual Carbon Sport Chronograph.  In 2011, after one year of ownership, I posted this review.

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I guess I should now post my three year review.

Since its initial purchase over three years ago, the MB Dual Carbon Sport is the only constant watch in my usual rotation. Even today, this chronograph gets worn at least twice a week.  Quite honestly, no other watch in my collection gets the same wear and tear.  The fact that it NEVER makes its way into the bank safe deposit box is a testament to this watch’s lasting style and usability.  The only thing that has been changed since its initial purchase in 2010 is a new strap and replacing the deployant for a regular tang buckle for comfort.

Functionally the watch still keeps accurate time.  Now it is running about +15 seconds a day so perhaps it is time for a servicing.  In my humble opinion, I expected worse.  For example during this past week alone, the MB Sport has been to the beach, exposed to salt water and sand for 8 hours AND it was also worn all day at an amusement park.  In the past, I would have worn a quartz watch but the MB Sport has proven itself…even for a mechanical chronograph.   

Most importantly the Dual Carbon Coating has held up and amazingly the watch still looks new after three years.  Don’t believe me?  Take a look.  I took photos of the lugs, the bezel, the edge close to the crystal, and the back.  These are the areas where I thought the coating would be the most susceptible to scratching, flaking, or damage.  These photos are not enhanced nor altered in any way except for cropping and compression to reduce loading time.  Pardon the dust…the coating is still a magnet for them as well as fingerprints! (photos taken earlier this month)

 If anyone wants photos of different views please ask.  I think this is the most important feature of this watch and so far it has exceed my expectations.  A homerun for Montblanc. 

Enjoy, Mike