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Yes the pens came first
We collected pens before watches.
Those were the days when I actually did handwriting daily.
It was also the corporate culture in my company that Vice Presidents wrote with a Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen.
I never found out if they bought it for themselves or the pen came with the promotion. It was like the Rules of Fight Club. First rule is "Never talk about Fight Club".
Regards,
MTF
Montblanc / Minerva roll-call!
I would like to ask you for a favour in my new moderator role - to give me some more transparency, so to speak Arie has already done a roll-call for the owners of the 1858 Tachymeter and I have had a look at various postings here over the past several yea...
I have a Pythagore 34mm too
Salmon dial with Arabic numerals. But no picture - she is away at the doctor\'s for a little tune-up. I will welcome her back soon and post a photo... Best E.
OK, 2 Minerva Pythagore's right for the start!
And there will be more of those, as I know of several others already Thanks Esharp!
My dear Kristjan,
two original Minerva from the Frey-Era left here, one is the Anniversary Dial Model other is the Avus II chronograph. I post now only a picture from the chrono, but I will make some others also from the Pythagore! Yours, Adam ...
Wonderful - 4 Minervas to start with :)
3 Pythagores, one (if I recall correctly) Avus II Chrono!
I have the 1858 Tachy . . .
. . . and I'm interested in acquiring additional Minerva movement pieces. I liked the new Time Walker UTC, but don't have a need for a multiple time zone watch, so will pass on it. M4
Writing concurrently :)
You answered just as I was asking What's your view on the Rally Timer Counter then, M4?
I like it a lot, EXCEPT . . .
. . . the bold red letter words RALLY TIMER on the dial. It would be challenging for THE top spot on my buy list if not for that (unnecessary) inscription. M4
I suggest you have a look at it live...
I find it is much more subdued on the wrist than in some of the pictures. But it certainly isn't an only / everyday watch
Only 1.
1858 chrono #56 for me. Would not be surprised if I add one more down the line at some point
Thanks, Willski!
And that is quite a piece Quite curious to see, which one may be next for you! So 3 Minerva Pythagores, 1 Minerva Avus II and 2 Montblanc 1858 Tachymeters in SS so far...
Thanks for your input, Champthekid!
What a beauty you have! And it's another Minerva, leading to: 3 Minerva Pythagores 1 Minerva Avus II 1 Minerva Heritage Chronograph 2 Montblanc 1858 Tachymeter in SS
Montblanc Gentleman's Companions
These are some of my Montblanc useful objects..... Montblanc Rieussec Chronograph GMT, Marcel Proust Edition fountain pen, Meisterstück fountain & ballpoint pen set and leather goods Do I qualify? Regards, MTF ...
More than fully :)
Was waiting for your Nicolas Rieussec already! I guess as is often the case with the brand, the pens came first?
Yes the pens came first
We collected pens before watches. Those were the days when I actually did handwriting daily. It was also the corporate culture in my company that Vice Presidents wrote with a Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen. I never found out if they bought it for the...
LOL :)
Funny how such cultural artefacts develop in companies Thanks a lot for sharing this!
I will join with a oldie but a goodie....
the Swedish Marin, VD 712! Best Blomman ...
A real beauty, Blomman!
And I believe one of the few post WW2 military Minervas, right?
2 watches, 5 pens, other accessories
I have a TimeWalker dual carbon chrono, a Star Chrono, 2 Meisterstuck pens (145 ballpoint, legrand fountain pen), a F Scott Fitzgerald fountain pen, a Marc Newson FP, and a starwalker fineliner plus leather goods, fragrances, etc. Love it all! But I'm not...
Thanks for sharing Gyang333!
Quite a collection! As a TimeWalker owner - what is it about the new model that you like less?
Mostly small cosmetic accents
But I'm not a fan of the elimination of the skeleton lugs that made it iconic, nor the reduction of the numerals as a primary focus on the dial. I understand that the new bezel is more functionally useful, but that was another change that I'm just not use...
I hear you!
The skeleton lugs have indeed become iconic - curious if the two variations will continue side by side...
Pythagore
Only one, the Minerva Pythagore A481-R8 and the signatures of André and Jean-Jacques Frey Best Regards Livius ...
That burgundy strap is really growing on me, Arie :)
Thanks for chiming in! 3x 1858 responded so far.
1858 Tachymeter chronograph SS
My passion for this one is very strong. Because of it, I definitely will pursue another when the time is right. ...
An easy question for me...
A 41mm Seconde Authique white gold with the grey dial. 13.21 movement. An old photo from our dear Kong... ...
Really looking forward to you getting it!
It is a brilliant piece and I would of course hope for regular updates / pictures
This is a simply unbelievably cool piece!
Yet to see one live but they are as rare as hen\'s teeth
Thanks Michael!
And we have 4 - soon to probably be the most widespread And for very good reason, too!
Thanks Pjbocean!
TimeWalkers seem to be somewhat rarer here but you have a wonderful example
Been away for a while....
Thanks for the roll call. Here\'s my Nicolas Rieussec Rising Hours and Sports Chrono.
Thanks a lot
KMII, thanks for posting for me! In the meantime, would you mind looking into what happened to my account. It\'s happened before and Robin helped me resolve the issue of not being able to upload pictures. Thanks.
Lovely collection!
Do you have any of their watches, even if no pictures of them? The Rouge et Noir is quite the thing!
Wow!
Now for the tongue in cheek question - does Tag Heuer know? Thanks for adding your collection here - will chronicle the watches later today - and I can only say that I\'m looking forward to seeing you here very often
And this one, The Exotourbillon Rattrapante. Without Tourbillon, please.
Look at this movement... One of the best in terms of decoration, for me. ...
Currently only this one... but...
there could be something special to follow soon... Cheers Andrew ...
Brilliant picture, Andrew!
And a spectacular watch, too Looking forward to the 'orange' Montblanc!
My mini Montblanc shrine
Oops took this pic some time back but forgot to share here. Confession of a Montblanc fan: My mini Montblanc shrine. Montblanc Villeret chronos, Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum, 4810 ring, Augmented Paper with Starwalker pen, various cufflinks, Meisterstuc...
Just saw your picture on IG :)
Quite a shrine and a steep path for me to follow! Let me get to the office for a quick intermediate count by line...