Tutima M2 Pioneer Chronograph
The Military Chronograph was first created in stainless steel. The new M2 Pioneer Chronograph is made of pure titanium – a material that is often used for professional watches as it is about 50-percent lighter in weight than stainless steel. Titanium is also antimagnetic and resists rust and temperature fluctuations. Modern machining methods can process titanium in many different ways. The M2 Pioneer Chronograph has a matte, bead-blasted finish that gives it a decidedly indestructible appearance, which is an accurate reflection of the true qualities of the 46-mm case.
Tutima Caliber T 521 is notable for a special stopwatch function. Like the Military Chronograph, the stopwatch minutes are displayed from the center of the dial. This has two advantages: the display extends over the entire radius of the dial and is read intuitively, like a regular 60-minute display (instead of 30 minutes on a small subdial).
But there was one problem. Lemania Caliber 5100, which shows the elapsed minutes from the center, was used in the Military Chronograph. And while its production began in the early 1970s, it was halted at the end of 2002. This practically designed movement was used by Omega, Heuer, Fortis, and Sinn as well as by Tutima.
For the M2 Pioneer Chronograph, Tutima chose the reliable ETA Valjoux 7750 caliber and modified its offset elapsed minutes indication. This configuration is a patented in-house design, executed meticulously by Tutima in its new Glashütte factory. The result: both hands (elapsed seconds and minutes) turn from the center of the dial. But because they have almost the same shape and length, they are distinguishable at first glance only when they move. The hand for the elapsed seconds advances in small increments, following the 4-Hz rhythm of the base movement, while the elapsed minutes hand stands still.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph (60-second and 60-minute central counter, 12- hour counter) 24-hour indicator, bidirectional rotating bezel, anti- magnetic protection with Mu-metal cage, screw-down crown
Movement: Tutima T 521, based on ETA/ Valjoux 7750, automatic, 28,800 vph, 44-hour power reserve, Glucydur balance, Nivarox hairspring, two-part fine adjustment, Incabloc shock absorption, 25 jewels, diameter = 30.0 mm, height = 7.90 mm
Case: Pure titanium, bead-blasted, sapphire crystals, double-sided antiglare coating (top), water resistant to 300 meters
Strap and clasp: Kevlar with titanium single-sided folding clasp
Dimensions: Diameter = 46.01 mm, height = 16.07 mm, weight = 128.0 grams
Variations: With titanium bracelet ($6,700)
Price: $6,100
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