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Montblanc

News and insight on the German manufacturer of luxury goods, including writing instruments, watches and jewellery

Chairman / President

Nicolas Baretzki

CEO / Managing Director

Nicolas Baretzki

CFO / Finance Director

Hendrik Bitterschulte

Industry

Luxury Goods, Writing Instruments, Watches, Leather Goods

Website

montblanc.com

Headquarters address

Hellgrundweg 100, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Year founded

1906

A silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen belonging to Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew sells for S$461,500 on Sunday. Photo: Handout

Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc pen sells for US$360,000 in Singapore auction

The sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen drew 111 bids and sold for nearly 10 times its highest valuation.

16 Aug 2026 - 10:20PM

SCMP Highlights

Malaysia’s Liow released; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights

11 Aug 2026 - 12:37PM

Lee Kuan Yew’s fountain pen valued at US$23,000-US$39,000 up for auction

5 Aug 2026 - 10:23AM

Making the case: the latest in watchmaking alloy excellence from Rolex et al

A. Lange & Söhne’s proprietary 18k gold alloy Honeygold is featured in the new Odysseus Chronograph, while Japanese jeweller Tasaki’s Sakuragold captures the hue of cherry blossoms.

6 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM

Rolex uses a proprietary Everose gold alloy. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

Suave yet edgy, the new lapel pin is a must-have for today’s stylish man

The once-overlooked accessory is making a comeback, from classic designs to avant-garde interpretations, and offering stylish and unique looks for the modern gent.

7 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM

The ‘shame’ of luxury goods made in Italy on the back of suffering

LVMH’s Dior and Giorgio Armani are among luxury brands exposed over sweatshop-like conditions for migrant workers in Italian workshops.

21 Sep 2024 - 8:07AM

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Luxury Spend It

5 best luxury fountain pens to buy – including Cartier’s US$114,000 piece

Take penmanship to a whole new level with these five luxurious pens, from Cartier and Harry Winston to Montblanc and Lalique

11 May 2022 - 2:00PM

Designer pens, such as Montblanc’s Meisterstück Great Masters Pirelli LE1872, remain in vogue today. Photo: Montblanc

How Swiss watchmakers are switching up for China’s luxury collectors

As Chinese luxury watch collectors grow wealthier and more knowledgeable about horology by the year, Swiss watchmakers scramble to up their game in China

14 Nov 2020 - 3:00PM

Review | The Montblanc MB01 Smart Headphones look sexy – but are they worth US$630?

Their pens are iconic but, as the brand moves into more lifestyle products, has its latest offering caught your eye and ear?

20 Apr 2020 - 2:00PM

Itaewon Class: get the styles your favourite K-drama characters wear

The popular Korean series characters wear jewellery and fashion by Tiffany & Co., Montblanc, and we know just where to get them

30 Mar 2020 - 10:57AM

Korean actors Park Sae-roy and Jo Yi-seo in the Nextlix series Itaewon Class wear Montblanc and Tiffany & Co. designs, respectively. Photo: Netflix

Korean DJ Peggy Gou spins tracks at Montblanc’s travel line launch

An urban travel experience awaited guests including Adrien Brody, Quincy Brown, Alex Pettyfer, Poppy Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse at the Metropol Theatre in Berlin

7 Jun 2019 - 2:00AM

Berlin-based Korean DJ Peggy Gou

Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe and Rolex roll with the green tide

The first signs of blue being usurped were evident at SIHH in Genève in mid-January

25 Mar 2019 - 1:00PM

Minerva inspires ‘hero products’ at Montblanc Heritage Collection

Elements in the Montblanc collections draw on the technical mastery and design purity of Minerva

23 Mar 2019 - 4:00PM

Hugh Jackman gets into the mood at Montblanc’s SIHH party

Jackman – the brand ambassador – and other stars celebrate the brand’s 1858 timepieces

9 Feb 2019 - 2:03PM

Top 11 timepieces for men at SIHH 2019

From Audemars Piguet’s Code 11.59 to the Hermès Arceau L’Heure De La Lune, the annual Geneva fair saw an impressive range from the world’s best luxury watchmakers

24 Jan 2019 - 5:59PMvideocam

The Santos de Cartier Skeleton stands out with its all-black case and strap.

SIHH 2019: Montblanc mines anthracite for Star Legacy timepieces

The luxury brand also unveils two new TimeWalker automatic chronographs at this week’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie watch fair in Geneva

17 Jan 2019 - 3:04PM

5 show-stopping timepieces to spot at SIHH 2019 in Geneva

Here are the latest offerings from Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Panerai and Piaget at Swiss showpiece

12 Jan 2019 - 1:00PM

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Looking for gift ideas? Here are some extravagant choices

From a precious fountain pen to stylish travel tales, we have a range of special gifts for you to choose from

13 Dec 2018 - 5:56PM

Montblanc’s limited-edition fountain pen

How to turn heads at Halloween parties

A glamorous spider ring makes a ghostly appearance too

10 Oct 2018 - 5:00PM

Montblanc’s High Artistry Heritage Spider Metamorphosis pen is set with diamonds

The pen set includes a bangle and a clip. The detachable spider on the pen is paved with diamonds and can be worn on the bangle or as a tie pin or brooch

3 Apr 2018 - 2:02PM

Montblanc finds its niche at SIHH 2018

1858 collection stands out for its design, innovation and reasonable prices

20 Mar 2018 - 12:59PM

Montblanc’s Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph from the Star Legacy collection.

Would you buy this fountain pen for US$1.3 million?

We look at four of the world’s most expensive - and coveted - fountain pens by Montblanc, Dunhill-Namiki, Caran D’Ache and Aurora

27 Feb 2018 - 11:16AMvideocam

Aurora’s La Diamante, priced at more than US$1.3 million, is the most expensive pen in the world.

Fame and celebrity

We caught up with Chinese heartthrob Yang Yang in Geneva

At SIHH 2018 for Montblanc, the dancer-turned-actor spoke to us about acting and choosing a watch

2 Feb 2018 - 2:14PM

Fame and celebrity

Montblanc launches 1858 collection at SIHH in Geneva

New 1858 collection features vintage-inspired timepieces made for modern explorers

28 Jan 2018 - 4:01PM

Montblanc joins Hugh Jackman's circus in ‘The Greatest Showman’

12 Dec 2017 - 7:11PMvideocam

P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) comes alive in ‘The Greatest Showman’.

Sylvia Chang wins Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award

4 Dec 2017 - 4:39PM

Chang celebrates her win with an exhibition that pays tribute to her passion for films and writing

Six smartwatches from brands taking on Apple and Samsung

A growing number of luxury brands and mechanical watchmakers are trying to grab a slice of the smartwatch market share. Here are six of the latest debuts

25 Sep 2017 - 10:39AM

Montblanc pays homage to Hannibal with HK$14 million fountain pen

4 Oct 2017 - 10:26AMvideocam

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