This timepiece is a magnificent artifact from Exalt, a niche Swiss brand that excelled in creating high specification chronographs during the mechanical revival of the 1990s. The reference 14130 is defined by its substantial stainless steel case and a striking "reverse panda" dial featuring three silver sub registers that provide a brilliant contrast against the deep black main dial. It is powered by the legendary Valjoux 7750, an automatic movement world renowned for its "tank proof" durability and high beat precision, featuring a 12 hour chronograph, running seconds, and a quick set date at 3 o'clock.
The architecture is quintessentially sport chic, utilizing a fixed tachymeter bezel for speed calculations and screw down pushers that contribute to its professional 100m water resistance rating. The dial is a work of precision, featuring hand applied baton indices and a red tipped central chronograph hand that adds a pulse of racing energy to the display. Flipping the watch over reveals a clean, screw down caseback with the reference 14130 and the Exalt insignia, definitively confirming its authentic Swiss made pedigree. This is an essential acquisition for a collector who appreciates industrial Swiss engineering, the mechanical soul of a Valjoux heart, and the timeless "Paul Newman" chronograph aesthetic.
