Montblanc

Hi all, I’ve owned this watch for about a year and never posted it. I have the 1858 blue dial as well but the this one is the keeper. Enjoy the photos...Jim ...  

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...maybe they should have spun off another band just for watches...Toyota/Lexus.

they retail pens up to 2.5 million USD; pen collectors purchase these watches without hesitance because of the brand and not in opposition to it

there are collectors for Porsche Design watches for decades now and no one complains about a car manufacturer producing watches ;-) the umbrella of a brand can however help to present products within loyal / existing customer groups

...it's how I made my living for many decades. They should have pursued the Lexus strategy imho. At least they are wise to not erase the movement brand...

In the realm of most of us...Jim

...I am a buy and never sell guy so I would only buy what I love. But many are collectors and people who buy and sell. To those who resell, branding is a huge factor, like it or not.

...a watch for $80k and sell it five years later for $40k. Rich people didn't get rich by doing that. I have a friend who only buys very nice Pateks and limited (mostly) Langes. He will never lose money on any of them.

I don't care for the other 10% because I have a good profession so I must no act as a private watch dealer. It is ridiculous to purchase only watches that possibly gain value as long as you don't have to earn your living with it. Which cars do you purchas... 

..then I donate them to charity. But I am not in my friend's league by about 10x : )

if you get drawn into into and at some point receive permission to purchase the highly limited editions this will sum up to more money than can be spend on watches in my experience. whilst the creative horizon for watches is somehow limited (materials, co... 

However at the price point it is a fabulous watch...Jim

I tried to love pens and also Montblanc pens. I like do hand writing. But i have no wish to buy expensive pens or collect pens. I like to collect miniature cars, watches, vinyl records, watch books. No pens, rollerballs. ...  

First time i saw it was on the wrist of Jerome Lambert - was very impressed and liked it more than the blue version. Congratulations!

Great points...Jim

It seem darker then the original and seem to fit well the watch...

With a amazing movement

Montblanc making pens and watches, Omega make sunglasses, at least they let produce sunglasses. It is no reason for me to skip Montblanc. The resurrection of Minerva is a great thing, others and i appreciate that. The strong competition in the watch world... 

I agree Weems, I have a very diverse collection but I have clearly went towards independence Brands as I have matured as a collector. I believe this Mont blanc is beautiful and also a value proposition, not to make money but you at least retain its value ...