My Montblanc wish list for 2010 and beyond

Hi, Mike,

Thanks to you and the kind folks at MontBlanc for putting us to the test. Here are my humble suggestions:

What "exclusives" you would like to see on the forum next year?

More?? This one I concede to you, Mike, as you have been very keen on sharing any available MB novelty with us, that it would be difficult to want any more exclusives.

But, if I must ask for one, perhaps a PuristS day at our local MB boutiques?

Who would you like to see interviewed?

Former MB & Richemont CEO, Norbert Platt, particularly to learn on how they laid the ground for transforming MB into a bonafide watch atelier. Brand perception then, and brand perception now.

What would you like to see in Montblanc's collection?

A simple dress watch, sans the over enthusiastic dial writings, in a moderate size of 37 to 39mm, manual wind. Perhaps an observatory piece? I would also like to see a sports watch, but without the trendy designs of the TimeWalker collection. Something more subtle, understated, but rugged enough to get the job done.

Also, perhaps a merger of writing instruments and watches for their special editions. Remember the Frank Kafka pen? Have you ever been curious to see what his watch would look like? Or a watch conceived by his imagination?

Just my thoughts...

Looking forward in learning about MB novelties in SIHH very soon, and wishing them the best of luck,

Alex

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Stocking stuffer contest... At least I think this will fit into a stocking! :-)

By: mkt33 : December 21st, 2009-08:54

In anticipation for SIHH 2010 and the New Year. Tell me: What "exclusives" you would like to see on the forum next year? Who would you like to see interviewed? What would you like to see in Montblanc's collection? Just post your suggestion and be entered ...

Dear Mike, I specially appreciate

By: patrickh : December 21st, 2009-09:21

Minerva movement and also Nicolas Rieussac models. Could we expect Montblanc to realize some Master Classes with this high quality movements? JLC do it right now and it is very helpful for us Purists. Some additional interviews with persons from Minerva a...

What I want for Christmas …

By: AndrewD : December 21st, 2009-20:03

Hi Mike, It’s never easy establishing the credentials of a ‘new’ brand, and I think Montblanc and this forum are treading the right path. What I want from my watches, and the companies that make them, are good designs, nice engines built...

Dial design-wise, is it possible for the Rieussec to have the split secs feature?

By: AnthonyTsai : December 21st, 2009-22:02

If so, how would MB accomplish this since the chrono hand is fixed and the circular disc rotates? That would be interesting to see if this is possible. I'm also curious to see which new complication the Rieussec will incorporate. Will it be a perpetual? A...

I would like to see...

By: DRMW : December 21st, 2009-22:37

Cool contest! I would like to see fewer words printed on their dials for a more cleaned up look. IMO, it would make a huge difference for many collectors. -MW

Well, I would

By: Geo : December 22nd, 2009-02:06

like to see two other Montblanc products as well, like the pens and the clocks. Pens, clocks and watches are so closely related and have so often the same target group. An interview with the person(s) responsible for the design of the product, is interest...

One pure simple piece

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 22nd, 2009-02:44

with: - only hour and second hand - 40 mm with white enamel dial - black indexes and Montlbanc symbol under 12 and above Montblanc writing overall more enamel dials and hunter casebacks also their famous logo on dial which is in my perception something th...

I would like....

By: MiniCooper : December 22nd, 2009-22:29

to see a post on the history of Minerva, how Montblanc will tie in this history (by developing/reissuing previous watches for eg)... Also I would like to see how MB anticipates being in 10-20 years time... Merry Christmas!!! Ho Ho Ho

Montblanc watches... Let's see...

By: patrick_y : December 22nd, 2009-22:53

What "exclusives" you would like to see on the forum next year? - I think what we've been seeing has been great so far. Overall, PuristSPro has really been showing me how Montblanc is manufacturing their watches and the philosophy behind the manufacturing...

Thinner, more "classical" designs using...

By: ThomasM : December 23rd, 2009-09:17

Villeret movements and finishing. Further developments on the Rieussec line. Are mods and "Board Advisors" eligible for the MB watch carrier? ;-) Cheers, TM

I would like...

By: deBalzac : December 23rd, 2009-09:56

I would like to see a new Minerva. Classic design, silver dial, small second hand, no date and a handwound movement.

+1, with Montblanc badging, of course . . .

By: Dr No : December 25th, 2009-13:46

. . . and if I might add one more wish, a diameter well under the ubiquitous 40 mm current fashion standard. Perhaps a black urushi dial with matching pen? Regards, Art

34mm

By: deBalzac : December 26th, 2009-08:26

How about a 34 mm with an ultra thin movement?

Agreed on size, but I was thinking more along the lines . . .

By: Dr No : December 26th, 2009-12:36

. . . of your Minerva, with a suitably substantial Villaret movement. Make it in steel and keep the price in the four figure range . . . kinda like a Lange 1815 / Saxonia for less outlay. Nothing will get the Villaret collection moving more effectively th...

Thanks everyone. Keep the comments and suggestions coming

By: mkt33 : December 23rd, 2009-18:03

I know Montblanc is reading this thread. Your comments and suggestions are taken very seriously. I will try my hardest to incorporate everyone's ideas during next year. I can't believe the MB forum is already 9 months old. THANK YOU for everyone's support...