Mont Blanc Watches

[nine6four]

Afternoon all.

Any idea who makes them, themselves?

Are they in the same league as a proper watch maker or more like a fashion label?

Cheers

[Pommygranite]

My view is that they are an expensive fashion brand rather than watch maker.

A true watch maker needs to do nothing else but make watches IMHO. MB make pens, leather goods, watches etc.

[JungleJim]

nine6four said:

Afternoon all.

Any idea who makes them, themselves?

Are they in the same league as a proper watch maker or more like a fashion label?

Cheers

as far as i know, their more expensive watches use in-house movements, whilst their cheaper ones are bought-in.

[SuperBaaaad]

I really like them, especially this:

[Soovy]

Proper watch.




About half a million quid I think.

[arun1uk]

I had the same dilemma. Just bought a Montblanc Star. Lovely watch and even though it was just over £1k, it's still got an in-house movement.

Quality and finish is good and I think it's something different to the norm.

[tertius]

arun1uk said:

I had the same dilemma. Just bought a Montblanc Star. Lovely watch and even though it was just over £1k, it's still got an in-house movement.

Quality and finish is good and I think it's something different to the norm.

Umm, I doubt it ... the time only watches are ETA 2892 based, the chronos 7750.

Personally I think they make some nice and interesting watches, but its a bit of a mixed bag overall.

[DH01]

Twinfly Chrono my fave at the moment, about €9k. Lovely thing and don't look like it's a rip off of someone elses design.

[Pommygranite]

Soovy said:

Proper watch.



About half a million quid I think.

£163,900 I understand

[arun1uk]

tertius said:

arun1uk said:

I had the same dilemma. Just bought a Montblanc Star. Lovely watch and even though it was just over £1k, it's still got an in-house movement.

Quality and finish is good and I think it's something different to the norm.

Umm, I doubt it ... the time only watches are ETA 2892 based, the chronos 7750.

Personally I think they make some nice and interesting watches, but its a bit of a mixed bag overall.

Sorry, I stand corrected! The Star is based on an ETA movement and they are COSC approved mechanisms too. Montblanc's owners bought Minerva, which then turned into the Montblanc branded watches so there is some heritage behind the brand (if I've understood it correctly).

[nine6four]

Interesting, thanks chaps.

Your comments give them credibility and whilst not up there with JLC or IWC suggest a fair alternative for an entry level Omega or Tag?

Cheers

[misery]

I've got a Montblanc sports watch. I love it and the build quality is excellent.

[Disco You]

nine6four said:

Interesting, thanks chaps.

Your comments give them credibility and whilst not up there with JLC or IWC suggest a fair alternative for an entry level Omega or Tag?

Cheers

I'd say about the same or possibly better than TAG but not as good as Omega.

[jon-]

Bump thread.

Considering a Mont Blanc as can get good (30%) discount, and I've always utterly loved them.

Prices are entry Rolex levels now, now they're pushing more into airports and have a bit more brand image in watches, do you think the second hand values will firm up?

I really don't want to be a sheep and get a Rolex.

Edited by jon- on Wednesday 14th May 15:30

[Mr Aston Martin]

jon- said:

Bump thread.


I really don't want to be a sheep and get a Rolex.

Edited by jon- on Wednesday 14th May 15:30

Question your prejudices!

I had the same perception about Rolex, ok its not a Patek but my sub goes with just about any attire I choose, the build quality is great and it doesn't stand out as ostentatious. Regarding the brand I appreciate the sentiment of others can be negative but why let other people opinion shape what you do?

[jon-]

Mr Aston Martin said:

jon- said:

Bump thread.


I really don't want to be a sheep and get a Rolex.

Edited by jon- on Wednesday 14th May 15:30

Question your prejudices!

I had the same perception about Rolex, ok its not a Patek but my sub goes with just about any attire I choose, the build quality is great and it doesn't stand out as ostentatious. Regarding the brand I appreciate the sentiment of others can be negative but why let other people opinion shape what you do?

Thinking seriously about it, I don't think the image is a concern, more the used value of the watch. I like the fact a Rolex etc can be handed down in the family, and still have a monetary value attached. Looking at the current market that's unlikely to change, but is a Mont Blanc timepiece going to be worth anything in 15 years? Bit more of a gamble.

Still, the other watches I really like the style of are Tiffany, so MB isn't too bad

[PJ S]

No.
Bar PP and Rolex, the rest of the industry is just like every other 2nd hand commodity – cheaper than the price it was purchased for.
Even PP wouldn't be as firm as the main Rolex models.