Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic timepiece

The Swiss watch maker Montblanc has introduced yet another member of the growing TimeWalker family.

Since it is still prohibitively expensive for brands like Montblanc to produce their own fully-ceramic watches, the Swiss watchmaking brand, which is mostly known for its writing instruments, has presented the watch in a “hybrid” body.

The new Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic (ref. 103094) watch comes packed in a polished stainless steel case with its elegant thin bezel made of black ceramic, which is also mirror-polished.

The theme of high-tech mixt is further supported with the comfortably-looking bracelet that combines stainless steel and ceramic elements.

As you can see on the photos, the chronograph push-pieces at 2 and 4 o’clock and the branded setting crown with the signature Montblanc star are also made of steel and ceramic respectively.

Coming in a medium-sized 43 millimeter body, the watch can look both elegant or sporty if worn with business attire or with a more casual dress.

While most chronographs tend to give their owners a hard time when it comes to serving their secondary function -measuring lapses of time- this particular gadget with its simplistic and highly legible interface looks surprisingly adequate for the job.

The recipe for success is simplicity.

Its six Arabic numerals are easily readable and pleasant to look at and the doubled baton-shaped hour markers are supported with glowing dots of Superluminova. The luminous substance is also present on the broad hour and minute hands, so that night time legibility is never a problem.

According to the Swiss brand’s press release, the watch is powered by the Montblanc 4810/502 self-winding movement. The caliber is based on the omnipresent ETA Valjoux 7750 ebauche, which, while not terribly exclusive, is known for its reliability, robustness and accuracy.

Available at a price of $6300, the watch is rather expensive, but, if you own a Montblanc pen and would like to make your image complete, go for it.

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic watch’s specification:

Price range: MSRP $6300
Movement: Montblanc 4810/502, based on ETA Valjoux 7750 movement, automatic, 27 jewels, 28800 vph
Complications: Chronograph, date
Power reserve: 46 hours
Case material: Stainless steel with ceramic bezel and crown
Case size: 43 mm
Case height: 14.5 mm
Dial: Black
Water resistance: 30 m
Strap: Stainless steel / black ceramic bracelet with triple-folding clasp
Crystal: Sapphire, domed, anti-reflective coating on both sides