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the rieussec is the obvious choice
I couldn't agree more!
but the entry point is still quite high for the majority of watch enthusiasts. Your picture of the original Montblanc Tantalum piece highlights the same issues as the current XXXL chronograph.
The XXXL does have the interesting superluminova incorporated into the rehaut ring. It is a functional and attractive implementation. IIRC it is also the only timepiece to utilize such a feature. I personally like the sharp contrast between Tantalum and rose gold, it is more appealing than the current trend of black IP and rose gold.
Whether or not to compete in the luxury sports market is a business decision left to management. With the recent switch at the helm of Richemont it will be an interesting time for the company as a whole.
Thanks for posting,
Mike
An In-Depth Review of the Montblanc Sport XXXL Tantalum Chronograph
An In-Depth Review of the Montblanc Sport XXXL Tantalum Chronograph – "Tantalizing Tantalum" By Dr. Thomas Mao & Anthony Tsai © June 2009 Tantalum is Periodic Table Element #73, between hafnium and tungsten, and falls into the transition metals group. Fre...
well, not really pleasing ...
thanks for your in depth presentation of a model that IMHO does not deserve the spotlight. your conclusions are going in my direction too. the tantalum unpractical metal ( makes a very heavy case that would only be balanced by an even heavier metal strap)...
the rieussec is the obvious choice
I couldn't agree more! but the entry point is still quite high for the majority of watch enthusiasts. Your picture of the original Montblanc Tantalum piece highlights the same issues as the current XXXL chronograph. The XXXL does have the interesting supe...
Plated, really?
this was the line that killed me "All the hands and chronograph rehaut rings are plated in 18kt red gold" A
A thorough and revealing, educational review.
Thank you for another well put together review and for Michael Ting's closing comments which I suspect represent a lot of Purist's sentiments toward this watch. Hopefully, Montblanc will be smart enough to put them into consideration going forward. Guess ...
Thanks for the review AT
I'm not sure I like the aesthetics of this particular watch; I've never seen it in person. But I like tantalum very much, the weight and colour are truly unique. - SJX
Montblanc has much better to show, IMO
Than this cheap looking Chrono. I say it like a friend, to be clear. I don't get it. While Montblanc is able to launch ( at a higher price, I admit ) some superb products, why breaking this dynamic with such a watch. The dial is so so, the case is not rea...
Hi Nicolas, You are right enthusiasts should focus on the Rieussec and the Villeret 1858
at the top end. Best, Mike fixed typo This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-07-01 10:27:32
An alternate merely PuristS view......
Forumners, Somewhere in the rubric of our Constitution, we ask that price considerations be made secondary to the pure appreciation of watches. Reading through the thread and just looking at the photos, I was struck by the dichotomy between the Opinion ab...
I was disappointed
"price considerations be made secondary to the pure appreciation of watches." Yes, I just have not reached that level of sophistication yet It is the other "Purist S " goal, to be inclusive and not exclusive, which drove my commentary. I think the XXXL is...
Thanks AT and Thomas for the review, and Mike for the follow-up
Interesting watch, and the combination of rose gold and tantalum is aesthetically pleasant. But at $23,500...? We might expect to see large discount on the secondary market - this is not a good way to build credibility in retail prices... Jon
Not my taste (regardless of price), but...
...I applaud the use of tantalum, a metal I love, and the rose gold/tantalum pairing, which is very attractive. Thanks all for the excellent write-up and comments. Cheers, Daos
Tantalum is Tantalizing
What an aesthetically pleasing look; I was immediately attracted to the metal colors and found it a very handsome combination. I appreciate your critique and quite agree that the band must be more supple. Interesting, I just took delivery of a Gerald Gent...
Nice watch!
Seems like a great watch that really needs a better strap to make it sit comfortably/securely on the wrist. I applaud Montblanc for making a watch from Tantalum and I'm intrigued about the history of the king ordering a tantalum watch for hunting use. Gre...
First of all....
thanks for the review..... I would like to add to the consensus that this watch leaves some things to be desired Cheers
