Montblanc

Montblanc Timewalker Twinfly Chronograph Review by Michael Ting © February 2012 At SIHH 2011, Montblanc unveiled the TwinFly chronograph. This was the first substantive change to the Timewalker model line since its introduction in 2003. Previously Montbla...  

a croc deployant strap to keep the twins in place without too much lateral movement- on some of the third party sites you may be able to buy ones that are fluid proof or even a Panerai OEM strap will do the trick. Congratulations on your "acquisition"!

At this point I think I need a croc straight jacket Best, MIke

Thanx for a great review of a watch that I already like a lot. The new TimeWalker TwinFly GreyTech that was launched this year, is also a lovely timepiece with the same magnificent movement. I'm quite impressed by the movement, caliber MB LL100, and the p... 

and you are doing a great job for MB at SIHH too. I will go out on a limb and perhaps get into a bit of hot water for the following comments but afterall this is the PuristS I agree that the caliber LL100 is an incredible achievement for Montblanc. Howeve... 

The in-house movements are of course created for multiple reasons. First the cat that Swatch/ETA plans to stop delivery. Secondly because this gives the more control over production and they're not depending on a third party. And of course also the name/f... 

I also like a lot this version, maybe one of the top watches of SIHH: Thanks a lot for the in-depth review! Fx...  

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There are truly marketing geniuses at Montblanc! Best, MIke

better too. Perhaps this is because I have too many all black watches already Thanks for the photo, Mike

I like both coated version, however slightly prefer the GreyTech that was released this year.

The TimeWalker Twinfly (this one or the grey one) is a good product at a more accessible price point. Plus I very much prefer this design to the Rieussec. Thanks Mike. - SJX

If I had to choose, I would pick the Rieussec. But either way that is good for MB... Attention to the brand is paramount. If MB can continue to create new successful watch models, the more collectors will be willing to investigate the brand and hopefully ... 

Too bad its a limited edition. Regards, Richard.

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First things first; and I have to congratulate you upon your twins more than anything. An interesting watch! A little surprised to read and see that much force is required to actuate the chronograph buttons. It seems that the vertical clutch examples I've... 

strength to activate the monopusher Rieussec chronograph which also uses a column wheel and vertical clutch. I suspect that this was just something not quick calibrated right with the sample that was loaned to me. Best, Mike

. . . the contrast of surface finish when compared with the other DLC treated cases and buckles you've reviewed in the past. All of them (to the best of my memory) had shiny, lustrous surfaces, which I took as an inherent quality of the material. Apparent... 

is because of a different finish of the surface below the DLC coating. If a watch is polished and afterward coated, it becomes shiny. No matter if it's stainless steel or titanium. However polishing titanium is rather difficult, so titanium is usually pol... 

There are actually 2 "polishing" steps during the coating processes. The first after carbon hardens the steel, followed by additional polishing before the final DLC coating Best, Mike...  

This means the case is polished, partly by hand, before the hardness treatment. Afterwards, and before the coating, it is cleaned by means of machine and more important chemical. This is to make sure the coating will "stick"

see Frank's explanation below. You are right, I've been doing a lot of reviews on coated watches...I never noticed! Probably because I am incredibly rough with my watches that MB sends me the ones that are most "Ting-proof" Best, Mike

It looks like a very interesting watch, and the regular edition stainless steel's $7,500 retail price seems to be a good price for what you get IMO. Regarding the GMT function, it's a shame that you can't read the GMT all the time since the regular time h...