Mitch K
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Interesting technology. Firstly what is the power reserve of the chronograph function? Is the power shared by both the time function and the chronograph function or are there separate barrel?
The TAG Mikrograph and the Mikrotimer both have separate power supplies. The Mikrograph has a routine 46 ish power reserve for the time function and about 90 minutes for the 1/100 chronograph. Whereas it is interesting that it seems that Montblanc seems to divide the 100th of seconds into tenths the Mikrotimer is purer in that it's chronograph vibrates at 3.6 million vps and is truly counting the thousandths. Of course the chronograph in the Mikrotimer has a power reserve of about 3 1/2 minutes but it is a concept watch.
On a side note the Zenith 21 with its separate 1/100 chronograph has a chronograph power reserve of about 55 minutes.
TimeWalker 1000th of a Second Chronograph: On second thoughts.....
Now that the chaos of the watch trade shows are over and we've had time to digest the new watches offered, here are some second thoughts. One spectacular offer from Montblanc is the TimeWalker 1000th of a Second Chronograph , a monopusher chronograph equi...
My theory based from my observation. Interestingly, there is another brand which does something similar. And, another brand that missed that opportunity.
But before we get into that, lets simplify with a different example, to make it easier to understand. You can skip this whole section if you want to get straight to the point: ===============================================================================...
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I was hoping it would be you explaining You have a talent for demonstrating how complex mechanical arrangements work in a way that non-technical people grasp it, too Thanks!
Superb explanation, written in an easy to read format!
I love reading posts like this, and yours was very very useful. Thanks for filling in some knowledge for me!
Interesting technology. Firstly what is the power reserve of the chronograph function? Is the power shared by both the time function and the chronograph function or are there separate barrel?
The TAG Mikrograph and the Mikrotimer both have separate power supplies. The Mikrograph has a routine 46 ish power reserve for the time function and about 90 minutes for the 1/100 chronograph. Whereas it is interesting that it seems that Montblanc seems t...
Separate power trains
Calibre MB is hand wound 488-component movement with separate going trains for the time and chronograph functions. Time keeping power reserve is about 100 hours and chronograph power reserve is rated on the dial indicator as 45 mins. But you can extend t...
Great write-up, MTF! :)
And a truly fascinating concept watch - taking things a step further from the TimeWalker Chronograph 100 of some years ago, which had a similar basic layout but was limited to 1/100 of a seconds precision.
Montblanc watch boss Davide Cerrato may be re-energising the collections
I think Mr Cerrato may be trying to inject soul into the Montblanc ranges. They have already the watchmaking expertise and technology investment in Villeret and Le Locle but each Collection is now targeted at different demographic in taste and style. Heri...
Wonder if anyone has seen one "in-the-wild"?
With only 18 pieces planned, it is probably unlikely Regards, MTF
Sadly not very likely...
There are many more Boutiques than pieces and some of the latter are most probably sold already...