Montblanc
Unveiling the New 14.88g TimeWalker
Montblanc
Unveiling the New 14.88g TimeWalker
Dubbed, the TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept, the watch is a study in all things new-age. From the materials that are used for its construction, to its aesthetics – all seem to convey a purposeful intention in the maison wanting to really push the TimeWalker collection’s identity to the very edge of avant-garde.
The inspiration behind the new caliber MB M62.48 is a historical movement from Minerva known as the Calibre 48 Movement.
The Caliber 48 was the created in 1943, by one Andres Frey who sought to use Pythagoras’ golden ratio in his design of the movement’s bridges and overall architecture. The MB M62.48 uses the same Pythagorean ratio in its architecture, made apparent by the shape of its bridges, which are reminiscent of the Caliber 48’s. Albeit, owing to the skeletonization on the movement, this is a decidedly modern reinterpretation of the original Caliber 48.
At SIHH 2016, when Montblanc showcased the TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph, it already signalled the maison’s intentions in wanting to put some serious punch into the TimeWalker collection. Now with the unique piece, Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept, we see that Montblanc is also exploring its capabilities in avant-garde watchmaking that utilizes novel materials. What remains to be seen then is what the maison will be able to create, once it combines its existing know-how of high horological complications and this new venture into new-age composite materials.