Haute Living Los Angeles March/April 2012
Haute Time: Montblanc Watches To Out Sell Pens

While Montblanc may be best know for their ink instruments, it’s their watches which are seeing the most growth within the luxury goods company.

Sales of the signature fountain pens from this century old company now account for less than half of the sales at Montblanc. The brand now includes expensive luggage carriers, diamond jewelry for women and for the past 14 years,  limited-edition watches which can cost as much as $310,000.

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Jan 5, 2012 6:12 PM
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