At 2018 SIHH, MontBlanc displayed a TimeWalker Chronograph Panda symbolizing the spirit of motor Sport, as if it would bring us back to the exciting racing era. Panda dial chronograph has made a hit in the watchmaking field since it was launched in 1960s-1970s. It reminds me of Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph, popular across the world, even it’s dream model for many watch fans. Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Brd Pitt and Ed Sheeran are its loyal fans. To today, the design for panda dial still keeps reputable and popular. MontBlanc TimeWalker Chronograph 118488 features the iconic dial, refined details and classic aesthetics. Its reasonable price makes quite a few fans determined to collect one.
MontBlanc TimeWalker 118488 comes with satin-finished steel watch case in 43mm. High-tech black ceramic bezel engraved with tychymeter scales is fixed on the attractive watch case. High-tech ceramic features resistance to scratch, corrosion and oxidation. Reference 118488 shows MontBlanc emphases the combination of heritage and innovation. Lugs have simple but fluent lines. Black guilloche DLC coating crown reminds me of skidproof patterns of tyres, what’s more, it brings me good adjustment feelings. Brushed sexangular logo shows the charm of the watch brand. The bases of two push buttons are decorated with black guilloche DLC coating, too. Such a good design supplies users with visual beauty and nice operating experiences.
White face and black counters will be recorded in the history of MontBlanc, even the entire chronograph timepieces. Grey rhodium-plated baton and Arabic hour markers echo to rhodium-plated Princess-styled hour and minute hands. With the help of Super-LumiNova® coating, high readability is visible in the dark condition. The top of red Button type chronograph index is adorned with an arrow symbolizing Minerva. Four rectangle scales on the inner ring and the red index are distinctive and eye-catching, warning the time. Three black sub-dials bears Arabic numbers and stick scales in white. The design for colors blending options always echoes to the “Panda Dial ” theme.
MontBlanc TimeWalker 118488 is equipped with MB 25.10, in-house self-winding mechanical movement by Minerva. It is visible throughout sapphire case back, and it’s decorated with iconic features, like Cotes de Geneva, Round brushed pattern and blued-steel screws. New one-piece balance in rhodium-plated black tungsten is like the steering wheel. Besides, the in-house movement equipped with a column wheel, horizontal clutch device and stop second device is certified by MontBlanc 500-hour quality test. Accurate time, stable performance and reliable quality are guaranteed.
Retro brown calfskin bracelet with holes is sewed with white stitches, and the pin clasp is suitable for different wrists better. The brown bracelet adds retro scent to the MontBlanc TimeWalker Panda dial chronograph watch. The timepiece with reasonable price, excellent performance is trustworthy.
