Yet Another Hodinkee LE

Post by **logan2z** » Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:27 pm

This time with Montblanc, coming 9/25...

https://limited.hodinkee.com/montblanc

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:28 pm

They’re a business and clearly their marketing is working.

Post by **matt.wu** » Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:55 pm

It’ll be a riff on the Rieussec, which I love, but no way I’d pony up for it.

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:50 am

matt.wu wrote:It’ll be a riff on the Rieussec, which I love, but no way I’d pony up for it.

Man these are really beautiful:

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AtomicTom · Post by **AtomicTom** » Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:18 am

Should be pretty fantastic Andrew, and if they are anything like the
models Joe is showing, that would be beyond cool.

Will definitely be fun to see.

Hadn't heard about this, so thanks once again for news sir !

Post by **logan2z** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:13 am

It's a stainless steel monopusher chronograph with a Minerva movement. LE of 25, includes a trip to Montblanc in Switzerland. Just $30K.

https://limited.hodinkee.com/montblanc/

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:39 am

Its nice, just not $30k nice.

Cabaiguan · Post by **Cabaiguan** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:10 am

Not sold out yet. Not surprised given that price tag.

Post by **logan2z** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:14 am

Joeprez wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:39 am
Its nice, just not $30k nice.

I think the real show is around back. But I can think of at least 50 watches I'd rather have at this price point (or well below).

Post by **matt.wu** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:36 am

In a world where a stainless 3-hander Nautilus is fetching $60k, I get it. That Minerva movement is hot. But honestly, not a huge market for a $30k Montblanc...

gr8sw · Post by **gr8sw** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:55 am

can't wait to see what Hoodorkee and Invicta are cooking up!

not a fan of clipped numerals

trip to Switzerland sounds nice though

KidKeith · Post by **KidKeith** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:10 am

That's a solid negative.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:14 am

I don't buy pens from watch companies and I don't buy watches from pen companies.

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:23 am

logan2z wrote:
Joeprez wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:39 am
Its nice, just not $30k nice.
I think the real show is around back. But I can think of at least 50 watches I'd rather have at this price point (or well below).

Nice looking watch.

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JBZ · Post by **JBZ** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:33 am

matt.wu wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:36 am
In a world where a stainless 3-hander Nautilus is fetching $60k, I get it. That Minerva movement is hot. But honestly, not a huge market for a $30k Montblanc...

Probably why they're selling it as an "experience" - watch and trip to Switzerland. It seems like it's more of a big marketing opportunity for both Hodinkee and Montblanc, who I'm sure want to be known as much for their watches as they are for their pens. They just need 25 rich people willing to pony up for the package (or at least enough to make marketing the trip worthwhile). After the trip, I'm sure Hodinkee will do a huge report on their site, which will give both Hodinkee and Montblanc good press and exposure.

The watch itself looks good, and I like the fact that it isn't oversized. The movement is great. Just barely priced out of this one, though.

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:53 am

I’m waiting now for the hoedinkee Kobold le with trip to Nepal.

Post by **logan2z** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:45 am

And sold out

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:42 pm

That logo for MB is awful....

Post by **matt.wu** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:06 pm

jimyritz wrote:That logo for MB is awful....

Agreed. Bothers me a lot. Much prefer they stuck with the star.

gr8sw · Post by **gr8sw** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:13 pm

matt.wu wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:06 pm

jimyritz wrote:That logo for MB is awful....
Agreed. Bothers me a lot. Much prefer they stuck with the star.

better yet, it should really be branded Minerva

93 Turbo · Post by **93 Turbo** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:18 pm

Thanks Andrew, I'll pass on this one. Oh wait it's sold out...

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:19 pm

this is proof Hodinkee has a ton of selling power. no watch dude in his right mind would pay this much for Montblanc

ncstate1201 · Post by **ncstate1201** » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:28 pm

I think the trip is better than the watch. I guess you could just buy the trip with that 30k and include your family...

And still have money leftover...

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WatchTimes · Post by **WatchTimes** » Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:38 am

If I had over 10 million Id do it in a heart beat!
The trip will truly be a once in a lifetime experience I am sure, first class all the way.
For those with 30K play money this is a bucket list trip!
Very cool watch, should be interesting to see what they bring on the secondary. Surely it will be less than the 30K as you do not get.a trip LOL but with it only being 25 watches I do not think it will be a HUGE drop. But that is my .02 and .02 is honestly more than my opinion is truly worth LOL!

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:07 am

gr8sw wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:13 pm

matt.wu wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:06 pm

jimyritz wrote:That logo for MB is awful....
Agreed. Bothers me a lot. Much prefer they stuck with the star.
better yet, it should really be branded Minerva

It doesn't matter because people will buy a turd if Hodinki was involved, but I couldn't agree more. The old vintage ones look great, and then this one looks great among them... until you look at the logo.

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