1. Interview: Montblanc Watch Chief Davide Cerrato Explains His Strategy for Success

With the brilliant Jerome Lambert at the helm, Montblanc is a brand I’m following even more closely than before, and that’s a very good thing. Every January, I look forward to what they’ll announce at SIHH. And one of the biggest announcements last year was that Montblanc has created a new watch division which will operate as a separate business unit. But more than that, the man heading this new division is none other than Davide Cerrato, the ex-Tudor man who has been credited with much of Tudor’s recent success. Find out in this interview how Cerrato plans to steer Montblanc to even greater heights.

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2. My Grandfather, The Watch Collector

It is often said that a one’s choice of watches says a lot about the kind of person they are and the life they live. While I usually take this sentiment with a grain a salt, it is not entirely untrue. Obviously, it cannot tell you everything you need to know about that person, but it can give a glimpse into his or her life, tastes, and aesthetic preferences. And from there on, one might be able to draw some conclusions. In this case, the author of this post inherited a box of his grandfather’s watches, and the stories that they tell and reveal are fascinating.

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3. In memorium: Günter Blümlein

The name Günter Blümlein might not ring any bells to most readers, but it is safe to say that without this man, the watch industry would be a very different place today. Today, the brands A. Lange & Söhne, IWC, and Jaeger-LeCoultre are jewels in the stable of Richemont. But it wasn’t always this way. After the invention of quartz watches, IWC and Jaeger-LeCoultre were suffering, and they were saved thanks to the acquisition by VDO and Blümlein, who was to oversee the two companies. Later, Blümlein would also be directly responsible, along with Walter Lange, for resurrecting A. Lange & Söhne in 1994. And in 2000, the three companies would be sold to Richemont for over 3 billion CHF. Learn the story of this amazing man in this moving tribute here.

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4. The Ghost Oyster Paul Newman

Although sales of new watches are on the decline, the vintage watch market is proof that there are buyers out there who are willing to pay a premium for truly exotic and rare pieces. And amongst vintage Rolex watches, none are more valuable and desirable than the Rolex Paul Newman Daytonas. However, not all Rolex Paul Newman Daytonas are equal, and collectors prize certain variants more than others. The words and even font on the dial all play a big part in determining how much a Rolex Paul Newman Daytona is worth. If you want to learn more about Paul Newman Daytonas, specifically the Rolex “Ghost” Oyster Paul Newman Daytona, hit the link below.

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