Montblanc, founded in 1906, has earned an unparalleledΒ reputation thanks to its timeless designs, the quality of itsΒ materials, and its master craftspeopleβs unique expertise.Β We sat down with Montblanc North America PresidentΒ Sylvain Costof to learn more about this famous Maison.
PLEASE GIVE US A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THEΒ MONTBLANC PRODUCTS.
The Montblanc story began more than 110 years ago,Β revolutionizing the culture of writing instruments withΒ breakthrough innovations. Today, the Maison continuesΒ to evolve the expression of fine craftsmanship acrossΒ all product categories including writing instruments,Β timepieces, leather goods, accessories, fragrances andΒ eyewear. With every innovation, Montblanc offers newΒ functionalities and ground breaking designs whichΒ reflect the brands ongoing mission to create fine lifetimeΒ companions.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE MONTBLANC CUSTOMER?
Montblanc is a faithful lifetime companion to our discerningΒ clientele. They look to the brand for a breath of product thatΒ symbolizes fine craftsmanship, elegant style and functionΒ for their monumental life achievements.
HOW DO MONTBLANC WATCHES STAND OUT IN THE MARΒ KET?
With over 150 years of uninterrupted Swiss watchmakingΒ heritage, Montblanc fine watchmaking is built on theΒ unique foundation of two manufacturers, Le Locle andΒ Villeret, which seamlessly create the finest timepieces andΒ the most innovative calibres that the highest level of SwissΒ watchmaking can deliver. The Maisonβs uncompromisingΒ principles of design, style, quality and workmanship haveΒ allowed it to create heirloom collections that are passedΒ from generation to generation. Today, those same principlesΒ are applied and communicated in several landmarkΒ launches within the past few years – Heritage and BohΓ¨meΒ collections three years ago, the 1858 collection last year,Β and our first Summit Smartwatch in March of this year β aΒ launch that takes fine watchmaking into the digital age andΒ marks a new era in luxury wearables for men.
WHICH MONTBLANC WATCH WOULD YOU RECOMMENDΒ FOR A BUSINESSMAN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THAT ISΒ BOTH ELEGANT AND UNIQUE?
There are many styles within our collection that speak toΒ the businessman. The Perpetual Calendar, a favorite of mine,Β which boasts timeless elegance as well as the MontblancΒ Summit Smartwatch, a connected companion to navigateΒ through the fast pace of todayβs lifestyle while experiencingΒ the feeling of a real watch on the wrist. It provides theΒ perfect alchemy between the design codes of traditionalΒ fine timekeeping and technology.
WE KNOW THAT MONTBLANC IS A UNICEF PARTNER. COULDΒ YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THAT PARTNERSHIP?
Montblancβs heritage is rooted in the written word andΒ we are proud to renew our relationship with UNICEF forΒ the fifth time since 2004, in hopes of spreading literacy toΒ primary school children across the globe. The success ofΒ this partnership hinges on members of first world countries,Β like the United States and Canada, to support the missionΒ to aid children with the skills to read and write; tools that weΒ often take for granted. For every piece in the βMontblanc forΒ UNICEF Collectionβ sold from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018Β raises the amount that will be donated towards providingΒ more children access to primary education of a betterΒ quality with a minimum granted donation of 1.5 million.
