Montblanc

The Montblanc company is associated with several of their trademarks, most famously the star (white on black, with rounded off edges, representing the snow peak of the Mont Blanc peak), an idea which reportedly came to the Montblanc board of directors in a ""stroke of inspiration"". Another trademark is the inscription of the number 4810 on warranted Montblanc nibs. 4810 m was the metric height of Mont Blanc, the mountain from which the company is named. Montblanc is a German manufacturer of fine pens. Its pens are praised for their quality, beauty and originality of design. However, Montblanc has managed to make its presence felt in the watch market in record time. Indeed, seven years after its launch, the Montblanc watch, which now accounts for 20% of the company's sales, represents an annual market of approximately 100,000 pieces, 30% of which are mechanical. Figures that the firm intends to double in the next five years and that are the basis of its recent decision to expand production capacity to 200,000 pieces. The success of the Montblanc watch collections illustrates that Montblanc has attained a secure place in the circle of renowned watchmakers and has become an important partner for jewellers. The ever-increasing demand for Montblanc watches and their rising significance within the Montblanc product range has necessitated an extension of the production facilities.Montblanc is one of the world's best known international luxury brands. Its famous white star symbolises the brand's dedication and commitment to high quality materials, top master craftsmanship as well as a distinctive design. With the philosophy to create prestigious products of a long lasting value, Montblanc is the leading brand for those who strive for a culturally demanding lifestyle. With its philosophy to create fine objects of timeless aestethics and long lasting value Montblanc provides a world of personal emotion and relation ? representing authenticity, individuality, intelligence as well as style and elegance. Montblanc has been known for generations as a maker of sophisticated, high-quality writing instruments. From the classic pieces to fine watch collections, Montblanc prides itself in balancing high touch with high technology.At the Montblanc Montre S.A. watch factory can be found, passionate master craftsmen channel their expertise and unique skills into the making of every single Montblanc watch. Every one is a unique work of art, endowed with a unique soul that conveys the heritage of the most subtle Swiss watchmaking culture.