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your problem in understanding and appreciating the brand is
that you have not researched properly. Montblanc as a trademark was established in 1910 - that is a lot of heritage. Moreover, they produce fountain pens (and very seldom ballpoints). And about 10 pens per year are sold at >1.5 million Euros and are highly sought by collectors. Regular pieces in precious metal sell at an average of 30 kEuros. So owning these pens and using them is quite some "jet set". In other words it is the most prestigious brand for fountain pens which also produces top hand-made watch calibers. I doubt that the most prestigious watch brand (choose whichever you like) will be able to sell significant quantities of fountain pens at 30 kEuro or more.
Last not least: without Montblancs financial effort in 2005 there would not be anything left from Minerva at all.
Something quite special!
By: sham1 : February 11th, 2020-01:46
We all come across timepieces that appeal to us but sometimes we are fortunate enough to come across a watch with a beautifully finished movement comparable to many of the best independents and being sold at a staggering attractive price. In addition, whe...
Thanks Richard!
By: sham1 : February 11th, 2020-02:28
And the main reason I decided to buy it is because as you aptly put it, 'this is above catch'!! These will not arrive in Malaysia (I checked) and he UK had one piece which HQ in Hamburg wanted back due to the demand for the watch. Our next GTG should be f...
Truly
By: LiftAngle51 : February 11th, 2020-15:08
At this moment i am studying Minerva or Montblanc. I compare models, read articles, and enjoy that history. The fact it is so deep into watchmaking, passion, and the outstanding design, make me want a peace of the part. I try to find the Minerva of choice...
my problem
By: LiftAngle51 : February 12th, 2020-11:06
I have a problem. with the name Montblanc. Why? It is easy to chose a mountain as a name. It is not original, a sort of lazy. What i like is that a name tells me prestige, heritage, bon yard, jet set and so on. And they have a logo that is some sharp sket...
Congratulations!
By: 997c4gts : February 12th, 2020-15:31
I know you had been considering this one for a while. Bought the Salmon Dial Heritage as an impulse buy last year being so taken with the dial. Have since been considering the Salmon Heritage Pulsograph or the 38 now that I’ve learnt more about MB. Doubt ...
Agreed !
By: 997c4gts : February 13th, 2020-13:08
I think the price point was of the Pulsograph was a little too high for general watch collectors, especially when previous editions of the same movement were cased in PM rather than SS for similar prices. The entry level Heritage Auto has a lot of the sam...