Montblanc

About 4 years ago ThePuristS.com reported on a new "alliance" of independent watchmakers. The founding partners of this Time Aeon group consisted of a well respected, time tested member (Dufour), an inspiring and creative mind (Halter), and three experien...  

Since it is easier to pick nits than process the entire idea on the first read I'd not use BNB's failure as a mark against the business model, they seem to have been mostly done in by poor accounting/collection rather than a lack of business.... A

logical "arguments" in support or against the Time Aeon concept. Is the Time Aeon concept any different than the Confrérie Horlogère idea set up by the now failed BNB concept? I guess it was interesting trying to understand how the independent watchmakers... 

I'd buy stock in a Zepplin company if he was behind it.... A

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Hublot's current models rely heavily on BNB products, I think at least all their tourbillons if not other pieces as well. Without BNB, Hublot is in for a world of hurt..... A

It's hard to say whether or not if Montblanc's collaboration with Time Aeon would be beneficial or beneficial to one party or not beneficial to both parties. The way I've interpreted Time Aeon is like a conglomerate of the small independents coming togeth... 

of thoughts. I was feeling a bit conflicted between my love for independent watchmaking and the Time Aeon concept. I cannot imagine any independent watchmakers starting out with such a complicated piece...most start out with a three hand/time only model t... 

I would agree to most of your points. However, the cross-breed of a tiger and a lion doesn't look too bad. But I can't imagine the result of a cross-breed between a monkey and a donkey. You got my point? Regards Ling

I completely understand your point. I am not saying the final product will be bad, in fact, I'm sure it will be very good. However, I'm just wondering if the essence of being independent is going to go away. The whole point about being independent is the ... 

Any new acquisition lately?

Mike With a "Different Spin" on Metamorphosis - I was totally amazed at seeing the official presentation at SIHH a month ago on the large screen. Even more exciting was the time I spent with Johnny Girardin and Franck Orny and their in-depth presentation ... 

your impressions of the watchmakers behind the Metamorphosis One thing is for sure, the Metamorphosis does stir up immense emotions, love it or hate it. It is a unique complication. Hope to hear more about your Rieussec soon...perhaps even about your futu... 

Mike, Metamorphosis by Montblanc is like the ultra-luxe Duesenberg automobiles in the early 20th century. Top line and made of Unobtainium. The 'Duesies' (Doozies) were the most advanced American vehicles of their time in engineering innovation and aesthe... 

to tell whether or not these relationships will create worthy watches. Cheers, Mike