It’s because the hobby and passion has now been taken over by speculators and investors. Rolex has priced me out of the market. Besides, while I respect Rolex, there are better and more interesting, and more fun options out there.

And the more people consolidate towards Rolex, the further from reach from more people it will become.

Probably would be!

They actually do make pens you know😂😂

😂 personally I’d much rather get a zenith chronomaster than a Daytona

I would equate it to their watches with people clamouring to pay £1000 for a Bic.

I’ve got the Rolex pen, it’s amazing

This. Rolex is hype and good. This is underrated wealth.

That's almost vintage 😉

They really need to release a Minerva. I don’t know why they don’t. Tag do it frequently. Seiko does too. And there’s Hamilton and Breguet. Not sure why MB is so opposed.

I gotta say man this watch in salmon is such a beauty

See 2:57 for caseback

Do u advise me to have one? Modle no. 116094

I have 2 Montblanc watches and very happy with them.

I have 2 Montblanc watches and very happy with them.

If it had a JLC logo on it, it would feature an in house movement. It’s a lovely watch, but overpriced.

AP Royal Oak’s using 2121’s, Rolex Daytona’s used Zenith El Primero’s for a decade, Patek 5970 and the famed Speedmaster used Lemania’s. In-house movements weren’t even a thing until all of a sudden they were. Maybe in part thanks to the watch elitists of social media. There are lots of good watches with ETA, Sellita, Lemania and of course JLC movements. And Price is subjective to the buyer at the end of the day, hopefully it brings people joy regardless of whether every part was made in a workshop at Mont Blanc.

@@Vow247 No argument from me on this

@@WatchMeEDC I don’t disagree with you, and I currently own and enjoy two watches with ETA movements. That doesn’t alter the fact that more work and craftsmanship goes into a JLC than an ETA, and the price rightly reflects that. Coincidentally, the only in house movements I own are in my Seikos, and they’re my least accurate watches. I’m definitely not a movement snob.

Just bought my first MB watch (used market); not sure about appreciation but love the looks

Though it is engraved, competition is still fierce. It's very complicated to strategically manoeuvre the budget in order to not make the whole brand take unwanted turns. However, I do believe that MB should definitively invest in social media reviewers to let the world know where they actually stand today as a watchmaking brand.

@@raph1024 Ageed, a good social media strat should develop traction on the watch division.

Your old school and traditional like myself but a young man under 35 is going to be hard pressed to buy a 37MM dress watch my friend IMHO.

40 is not huge🙄🙄 not everyone has dainty lady wrists.

Aye. 2 years later and this is still on my list, for a 37mm version

They make 39mm versions of the Star Legacy line, and maybe others.

hard not to agree

Sure as hell is

How many salmon faces do they offer?

@@ryoki84 saw an awesome monopusher chronograph

I think there are several, a monopusher eta based (heritage collection), a monopusher with minerva caliber (named the pulsograph), this gmt option of this video and a simple 3 hands watch at least those 4

Why can't they compete "with the big brands with the movements"? They have Minerva that belong to the best in the business and cost high six figure amounts.

@@KaneChamp fair point. Would have been nice to see one of those movements in this watch rather than an ETA but I suppose the price reflects this. In terms of looks, it’s fantastic and the movement will do a great job but I suppose when you see Tudor using their own movements, it shows what can be done at this price point. Wouldn’t put me off buying one.

The price is off the cliff!

They worth it, actually the montblancs idea within the Richemond group is to offer higher quality at "afordable" prices and that happens with their lower end eta based watches from 3k - 5k usd compared to the competition but same hapens with their Minerva watches wich costs arround 30k usd but can match much more expensive watches

Probably to make up for the lack of horological heritage in the brand

They are tying into their relationship with Minerva, who made similar watches in the mid 20th century. Is it buying heritage? Yes. But Minerva has it in spades.

I agree. Heritage sells...but this is "fist on the eye". As we say in my home country.

@@humanbeing1675 i'm guessing you are Italian lol

Most videos are bias, infact it could be said about any videos someone doesn't justify beforehand if they like this one the most etc, particularly in comparison videos. Once you have that information or even without that information, you should still be able to deduce with your own studying (If you're buying a watch you'll know about it, same with phones and audio gear etc) You need to see the person as just a passer of information and not a guide, too often I see this and it's like yeah fair point but that's his own wants and biases, ultimately you just need to look at it from your own perspective and not just listen to someone else's. I'm sure you know this though but figured it should be said lol.

Just out of interest, what's your objection to this video? I don't think it is biased or a puff piece (see the remarks on the price and the questions as to MB's heritage). Montblanc are, undeniably, producing some excellent watches across their range (the Minerva calibre chronographs are jaw dropping, and there are some good value and interesting pieces scattered throughout the catalogue). Davide Cerrato really built on Jerome Lambert's work and took the brand in an interesting direction.

@@Adrian22987 of course it is biased. HOWEVER, Richemont owns some of the best watchmaker in the world. So yes they prioritize watches from the group, but without saying they are more amazing than they really are. Look at Lange and Vacheron, or even Jaeger for exemple. I really dont mind seeing video praising them, even if it is biased. (Remember that they still do a lot of Videos about other brands)

I think the fact that they are selling you the watch in the video could be a clue.

So, Hands takes a watch out of their stock, something other than the usual suspects, beautifully showcases them, gives us some history, humor and new perspective then puts it back. You can then go and buy it, or not. Other than the brief mention of the business side at the opening its all watch talk. Nothing to dislike about that afaic.

OOOoooOooooOOOoooo!

It’s stealth wealth vs LOOK AT ME I have a Rolex.

I feel you. But There’s something about buying a Pen makers watch for the cost of luxury watch brands doesn’t sit well with me.

@@jonathanjones7681 Exactly, plus their designs lack personality and brand identity.

@@durandsimon5221 agreed, this specific watch is nice but I'd rather have an Oris for the price point.

Ofcourse you don't... and he's speaking in English, not French.

@@panaceiasuberes6464 you don't change how you pronounce names when you are speaking a different language, also he is already not pronouncing the T. Your name stays the same in all languages, think about it. If you are ever interested in leaning how to pronounce watch brands correctly, you can check this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f55xrKmkl9upg5s.html

@@m0stafa Americans pronounce every single Swiss brand differently, Russian the same, Chinese the same. You just need to get out a little more. I don't force people to pronounce my name like I do in my original language because I was fairly educated by my parents, which I thank them. Its called politeness.

Why would it be “disrespect” to point out a fact? I know everyone is afraid of offending others these days, but this is getting out of hand.

​@@panaceiasuberes6464 He is pronouncing Jaeger-LeCoultre the way it should be in the video linked below, not pronouncing it "Yager LeCoultre", you should have referenced how Saudis call GMC (JEMS) to support your argument 🤣, I understand Americans live in a bubble, but this is a bit too far, your absolute unwillingness to pronounce brand names correctly shows that you are a true American or deserve an American passport ASAP ;). You are a free soul, I am sure you will enjoy your next luxury shopping spree while salesmen are giggling, money can definitely help you buy luxury brands but it can't buy you the willingness to learn. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMekfbt0u5O2fmw.html&ab_channel=Watchfinder%26Co.

Some complain that he's rambling a lot instead of listing watch specs and be done with it. Must be very interesting and fun people to talk to xD

@@smashexentertainment676 yeah, but he is giving interesting narrations that are good to ears, like literature for watches.

@@finnandrei5745 That's why I'm here. I can just google spec list if I need one.

@@smashexentertainment676 yeah, good that we both agree with that. The narration provides his subjective point of view on how beautiful could be watches are. :)

“Please don’t pronounce” lol Sounds like you’re begging. It’s not like he’s going to hurt you or anything.

Nobody cares.

@@Jabber-ig3iw speak for yourself

Longines yes, FC? Hell no.

@@Jabber-ig3iw Im not a fan of FC, I just used it as an example, I would go with a Longines or maybe Oris.

This channel just keeps getting better and better.

In French. He's speaking English.

@@panaceiasuberes6464 I think you wouldn't like it if you would start a brand called "Panaceias Úberes" and everyone would pronounce it "Pancakes Ubereats" with the excuse of "that's how we pronounce it in English". A name should be pronounced how it should be pronounced. Not pronouncing the C in Montblanc is fairly easy.

It's all confusing. The X in Rolex is apparently pronounced.. 'ekkkssssss' as in RoleKKKSSSSSS ......

And so is the "T"

I just recognized that in case of Jaeger-LeCoultre they corrected it sooner or later - so I'm looking forward to their next take on Mont Blanc then ^_^