Montblanc

Robin, This message has been edited by Todd B. on 2014-04-01 07:51:31

Thank you for sharing with us here.
I am sure all of us Montblanc fans are enjoying these lovely pictures of Montblanc watches together with pens and leather products posted by you.

Wow you have 5 Montblanc watches and numerous pens! You are truly a Montblanc watch and pen collector!
Love your Nicolas Rieussec and Timewalkers. I seldom see a Nicolas Rieussec in bracelet. Montblanc has a new bracelet for the Rieussec now which is alot more polished but I prefer the matt finishing on your Rieussec's bracelet

Congrats on your lovely collection and thanks for sharing with us here. A feast for the eyes indeed!
Glad you joined our forum and hope you continue to visit us and post more pics and your user experience here.

Cheers
Robin

Thanks Robin.

Yeah definitely do enjoy my Rieussec the most out of all of them. For some reason to me that line looks much better with the steel bracelet whereas the Timewalker line just fits perfectly with the aligator strap IMHO. Glad you liked my collection.

I honestly still like the old Montblanc Presence cologne.  I think I still have some somewhere.  

I believe my wife would agree that the men in white coats need to come and visit. I just recently purchased the UTC Timewalker there in one of the photos so I need to start saving for the next investment. Provided I can still find one available when I'm ready to buy I would really like the Greytech Timewalker. My UTC has the titanium Bezel which I really like so I can only imagine an entire casing of titanium. My local boutique has one available however I might need to wait a few months to recover from the last purchase. Thanks for your interest,

Todd

Is the most unique and technical looking Timewalker and it has the inhouse Twinfly movement.
You have great taste Todd! It is LE to 888 and hence there should be enough time to save up/recover (not like it's LE to 80).

I love it and considered it but I still feel Timewalkers are a bit big for me. Let us know when you get yours!

Cheers
Robin

They were going to do something with Audi cars for the Greytech.  I don't know if it was going to be done at the North American level or at the worldwide level.  The Greytech is pretty cool.  

For sure Patrick. Thanks.

Is the Rieussec your newest addition?

I think you have just set the definition of what it means to be a Montblanc collector

Now are there some cuff links in those boxes?

Thanks for sharing,

Mike

Mike,

No cuff links however I do have quite a bit of Montblanc trinkets that I'm not sure I have pictures of to upload. I'll have to check. Those boxes contain a necklace, ring, key fob, bracelet, etc. I'll see if I have pictures and I'll share. Maybe I can set the record for the biggest Montblanc collector. Thanks.

Todd

I try not to be a one-brand person, but find myself owning Montblanc watch, briefcase, fountain pen and roller pen as well.

Luis,

The funny part of the whole story is I've only been collecting Montblanc for about a year and a half so I've collected a mass amount in that time. Essentially what happened was I wanted a really nice pen and a friend recommended Montblanc. I went to a local "authorized" retailer in California and purchased my first pen. In their display case I saw the Rieussec (that I now own) and I thought what a nice watch. Now in my mind, and at this time I was not into the serious side of watches yet, I thought 'well that watch is probably cost a grand or so'. Imagine my surprise when I went online and saw that it retailed for 11K. It was shell shock at first. So naturally I got into a bit of research in terms of excellent Swiss watchmaking. I went back to that store several times over the next few months and would just gaze at the Rieussec. I kep telling myself that I did not want to spend that much for a watch and then I would say well it won't be there next time I go. Needless to say, the watch was not sold and I finally could not take it any longer and just bought it. I guess since I started with the pen and the watch I felt I might as well own something from each arm of the Montblanc brand. I've thought about branching out because I'm quite fond of IWC in terms of look and design but now, at this point, I feel I have to be brand loyal. Thanks for letting me share my story on how the obsession started.

Todd

Wow Todd, that was fast! But I am can feel your joy having all these Montblanc watches and pens. They are indeed very personal lifestyle companions that accompany us thru life's events and become more attached to us. Your Rieussec was meant to be yours. It was just waiting for you, the destined owner to wear it for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your story on how you got your first Montblanc watch. Reminds me of my first Montblanc Villeret watch where I went back and forth and saw it countless times before finally getting it! And now it is my companion for life Here's a shot of my Montblanc. I wore it yesterday (and showed it to a visiting Purist friend from China) and will wear it today again. Cheers Robin

Gorgeous collection ! I have also started with the writing instruments and now I have the belt, the cologne (I love the new one the intense) some of the LE pens and a Rieussec which to me is simply amazing.  I own IWC too (and some basic Patek watches) but there is something very special and unique about the Rieussec. Compared with other watch brands it is excellent value for money. Regardless of the budget I feel that are montblanc products are truly special and it is very nice to start a collection small and then grow over time and enjoy every single acquisition ! Enjoy.