YOU PROBABLY APPRECIATE ALL things mechanical, in which case you’ll love the view through the sapphire crystal case back of Montblanc’s limited edition 1858 Split Second Chronograph in Lime Gold as much as the way it looks from the front. This decidedly distinctive watch was a parting shot from Morgan-driving car enthusiast Davide Cerrato, who proved himself to be one of the most imaginative designers in the business during five years as the boss of Montblanc’s horological division before he stepped down from the job in January.
The unusual hue of the case is the result of combining 18-carat gold with small but specific quantities of silver and iron to produce that distinctive greenish tinge.