Goldenlutin asked the question.
So based on the available information we can see that even though the concept and function are similar, the mechanism is different.
From the original PR of Metamorphosis 1 in 2010:
-Total of 567 parts (including those which make up Caliber 16.29)
-Transformation occurs in 15 seconds
From the PR of Metamorphosis 2
- Total of 746 parts (including the base 16.29)
-Transformation occurs in 5 seconds.
But even more important, remember the Metamorphosis is first creation of the Timewriter project.
Montblanc created the “TimeWriter” concept, under which the company wants to introduce projects with independent creators that have great ideas and plan to establish themselves as independent watchmakers. Metamorphosis 1's technical achievements remain the intellectual property of the two watchmakers Johnny Girardin and Franck Orny.
But where are these watchmaker's names on the Metamorphosis 2 PR? They are not written anywhere on the new press release! Now are we to assume that Montblanc expects everyone to remember their names from 4 years ago when Metamorphosis 1 was revealed? I doubt it.
So what are the possible explanations for this omission?
I think the obvious reason is that the Metamorphosis 2 is Montblanc's OWN creation. After their collaboration with Girardin and Orny ended, Montblanc improved and made changes to this design.
This new movement is classified as MB M 67.40. (you can't really claim this if the technical achievements remain intellectual property of the original watchmakers)
Even more importantly the Girardin and Orny names are omitted from the chronograph dial (see below)
Metamorphosis 1
Metamorphosis 2 (see no names)
Also take a look at Telos Watch website (http://www.teloswatch.ch/) . Telos Watch is the firm founded by Girardin and Orny. Under their products, they list the Metamorphosis but it has the specifications of the original watch NOT this evolution.
What do you all think of my conclusion?
Is the Metamorphosis 2 a completely new Montblanc creation?
Cheers, Mike