Back in November, I was one of a very elite group of watch journalists from around the world invited to join Montblanc in Cape Town, South Africa, for the unveiling of a new collection of timepieces. That is called the Heritage Collection in general and with each Heritage watch released there is a special…
A Retrospective of SIHH as it Celebrates 25 Years in 2015
Later this month, the Salon International d’la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) opens its doors to thousands of invited guests from around the world as 16 luxury brand exhibitors unveil their newest timepieces –watches destined to set the trend for the coming year in haute horology. This year marks the 25th edition of the exhibition, which first started…
Montblanc Enters the Smart Watch World with new Timewalker Urban Speed e-Strap Watches
We have just learned that Montblanc is taking the New Year seriously than others. The brand has entered the Smart watch world in its own special mode: with an e-Strap. The integrated technology device is encased in steel and rubber and placed on the interchangeable Extreme Leather Strap (a specially made leather that Montblanc…
Introducing the Montblanc Metamorphosis II, A Theatrical Performance on the Wrist — To Be Officially Unveiled at Watches & Wonders Exhibition
Starting Monday in Hong Kong the worlds’ second annual Watches & Wonders Exhibition is taking place with top Swiss brands unveiling – well – top watches and extreme wonders that will have aficionados chomping at the bit. One such timepiece is the all-new Montblanc Metamorphosis II. The complex watch houses one of the most complicated…
Jerome Lambert, CEO, Montblanc Watches, Raises the Bar Adding Complications and Women’s Watches
It was only about a year and a half ago that Jerome Lambert – then fierce-leader at Jaeger-LeCoultre – to over the helm of Montblanc. (You can read a Q&A from that appointment here). The brand, with a rich heritage in writing instruments and then timepieces, was ripe for the reshaping – something I knew Lambert…
Four Fabulous Finds for Dads and Grads: Watches are Timeless Gifts
Last Friday, we brought you six sensational watches for dads and grads. Since Father’s Day is just five days away, today we bring you four fabulous finds for the man in your life. This slide show brings intriguing watches to the forefront that include a high-tech sporty loing watch for dads or grads who…