Montblanc Star 4810 Automatic Chronograph in white and steel

At the recent SIHH 2010 trade show the Swiss brand has presented a refreshed version of its Montblanc Star 4810 Automatic Chronograph watch.

This one doesn’t look like an example of a successful design to me. More than that, like the failed experiment of the infamous doctor Moreau, Montblanc’s attempt of combining a resolutely sporty design of the case with intensely guilloched dial, as well as heavy-looking Roman numerals at 2, 4, 8 and 10 o’clock, proved to be a disaster. The dauphine hands, the red-and-gold triangle pointing at the date window at 6 o’clock, they just don’t seem right.

Okay, probably you have already got my point: I do not like it.

The watch is powered by the Montblanc 4810/501 Caliber, which is based on the well-known ETA Valjoux 7750 natural born automatic chronograph movement. Featuring power reserve of some 48 hours, this COSC-certified chronometer movement is accurate, reliable and you won’t have problems fixing it when it is broken, because just about any serviceman out there knows how to disassemble it with his eyes closed.

Photos: Montblanc

Montblanc Star 4810 Automatic Chronograph watch specification

Price range: N/A, around $2800, I suppose
Movement: Montblanc 4810/501 Caliber, automatic, 28,800 vph, COSC-certified chronometer
Complications: Date, chronograph
Power reserve: 48 hours
Case material: Stainless steel
Bezel material: Stainless steel
Case shape: Round
Transparent case back: N/A
Case size: 44.0 mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: White
Numerals: Roman
Hands: Rose gold
Strap: Black leather
Crystal: Sapphire, AR-coated
Water resistance: N/A