Montblanc TimeWalker UTC Chronograph
A watch that not just tells time but tells atomic time like time truly is. Sounds complicated? Montblanc says that it’s actually quite simple. According to the master designers and craftsmen at...
View ArticleMontblanc StarWalker Red Gold Collection
There are pens and there are pens. And as I’ve mentioned before, I’m in the market for my first serious, grown-up pen, the kind I can fish out of my pocket in a swanky boardroom and sign millon-dollar...
View ArticleMontblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Open Home Time
Not all watches are made equal, and nor should they be. Even at the pinnacle of fine watch-making, there are differences. Back in 1821, Nicolas Rieussec, watchmaker by appointment to the King of...
View ArticleMontblanc Infiniment Vôtre Collection
I’m a magpie, you know that, which also means anything that’s shiny or glittering will get my attention even if it’s a mile off. Which also kinda explains how I ended up with 4 #MargielawithHM candy...
View ArticleMontblanc Star Classique Automatic
It’s a rare breed nowadays, the simple, classical wristwatch. Futuristic technology, novel materials and revolutionary functions have become all the rage, with each newer watch having more bells and...
View ArticleMontblanc TimeWriter II Chronograph Bi-Fréquence 1.000
Where do I even begin to wax lyrical about the TimeWriter II Chronographe Bi-Frequence 1.000, which was unveiled in Singapore last week at Montblanc’s Beauty Of A Second event in Mandarin Gallery. The...
View ArticleMontblanc La Vie de Bohème Collection
If you love all things pastel, you know macaroons, baby clothes and everything else that reminds one of sugar and spice but with a slight edge, you’ll love the Montblanc La Vie de Bohème collection....
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #439 – Lunar New Year/Valentine’s Day Cheat Sheet
In less than a week it will be the Lunar New Year, which will then be followed closely by Valentine’s Day. With two such huge occasions just around the corner, I thought it would be apt to present some...
View ArticleMontblanc + UNICEF ‘Signature For Good’ Collection
Before anyone cracks a joke regarding that now-famous Montblanc pen (sorry guys, but this is one only those living in Singapore would understand), we should focus instead on a great charity initiative...
View ArticleMontblanc Timepieces iPad App
There’s nothing I like more than to hunt for new apps on a Sunday, whilst sipping the MI at Maison Ikkoku and letting time just pass you by. And speaking of time, one app worth checking out is a newish...
View ArticleMontblanc Âme De Star Collection
Consider this your exclusive sneak peek. Due to be launched in May 2013, Montblanc will be releasing a new ladies collection that’s made up of 16 different pieces of jewellery. Simply known as the...
View ArticleMontblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph
Avid followers of Montblanc’s works of horology art will know that this isn’t exactly new to its collection (it was unveiled in 2011 in celebration of the 190th anniversary of the invention of the...
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #445 – Celebrating Father’s Day
It is not often one can show appreciation for the fathers in our lives (especially when there is almost always more ra-ra for Mother’s Day), so why not make it a point to celebrate 16 June with your...
View ArticleMontblanc Star Chronograph Automatic
Some people buy timepieces because of their perceived resale value, others are fanatic about limited edition collectibles that come with all the prerequisite bells and whistles. Then there are those...
View ArticleMontblanc Princess Grace de Monaco 2013 Collection
When faced with a muse that’s as legendary and as flawless as one Grace Kelly, it’s no wonder that Montblanc has come up with new 2013 additions for the Princess Grace de Monaco collection and...
View ArticleMontblanc Meisterstück Selection Double Gusset Briefcase
I’ve always been a fan of a smart leather briefcase, the type busy professionals will carry from point to point that’s probably filled with all manner of important work documents and contracts that...
View ArticleAsk The Bagaholicboy #124 – A Graduation Gift And Other Bits…
Q: Dear Bagaholicboy, help. My kid brother is graduating soon and joining the workforce in a couple of months. I would like to get him a gift but I can’t decide. Should it be a pen which I think would...
View ArticleMontblanc Meisterstück Pen Collection
One often associates certain types of goods with specific brands. Think luxury sports car and one naturally pictures a Ferrari or Lamborghini. Think aluminium luggage and Rimowa comes to mind. And for...
View ArticleMontblanc Heritage Collection 1912
Last month you read about the Meisterstück Pen collection, which in my opinion was a superb candidate if one was looking for a proper, grown-up writing instrument to use at work or if you’re looking to...
View ArticleMontblanc Star Special Edition Carpe Diem Collection
Growing up, one of the most memorable movies I watched was Dead Poets Society, and in it, Robin Williams popularised the Latin phrase ‘carpe diem’ that’s usually interpreted as ‘seize the day’. Perhaps...
View ArticleMontblanc Great Characters Limited Edition Leonardo
While I’m not sure what kind of writing instrument, if any, author Dan Brown used to pen ‘The Da Vinci Code’, I’m sure that this one from Montblanc’s Ateliers would have been apt. An homage to the...
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #450 – What Bagaholicboy Wants For X’mas
It’s that time of the year again when Christmas wish lists are drawn up and I start working on festive gift options for both boys and girls that are worthy of your hard-earned dollar. But before that...
View ArticleMontblanc StarWalker Ultimate Carbon & StarWalker Carbon
In their never-ending quest to reign supreme as far as fine writing instruments are concerned, Montblanc is back with another new collection that champions carbon fibre, a material that features...
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #454 – A Gift Guide For The Boys
Because it’s not always easy to shop for the man in your life, I’ve whipped up a quick gift guide for the boys that should suit most, with a sprinkling of quirky and a dash of fun. There is the...
View ArticleMontblanc TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC
It’s that time of the month when we sit down and appreciate some fine timepieces and in the case of the new Montblanc TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC, it’s mighty fine indeed. Released to...
View ArticleMontblanc Coeur de Pétales Entrelacés Bracelet
This just in. Literally, that is. Now available in Singapore (and just in time too since Valentine’s Day is tomorrow) is the new Montblanc Coeur de Pétales Entrelacés Bracelet, a delicately braided...
View ArticleMontblanc Meisterstück 90 Years Collection
The flagship line of Montblanc’s collection of writing instruments, the very first Montblanc pen to be branded a Meisterstück (or ‘masterpiece’ in German) was back in 1924 and many years on, celebrates...
View ArticleMontblanc Meisterstück Heritage Pulsograph
To say I’m a watch expert by any measure would be akin to saying that pigs can fly, so instead of listing out all the technical specifications and the amount of fine watchmaking detail that’s frankly...
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #462 – 10 Ways To Make Mum Happy
With Mother’s Day just another 7 days away, you should either be smugly contented with the gift you already bought for Mum or in a state of mild panic because you haven’t decided on anything yet....
View ArticleMontblanc: I Tell Stories Featuring Hugh Jackman
Featuring stories of dedication and inspiration, Montblanc’s new ‘I Tell Stories‘ global ad campaign features actor and new brand ambassador Hugh Jackman. Filmed by director Martin Campbell (who was...
View ArticleBagaholicboy News #268 – Celebrate Meisterstück With Montblanc In Singapore
It’s not every day one gets to celebrate their 90th, and in the case of Montblanc’s Meisterstück, 90 years is no mean feat, especially when all the hype is over a pen. More specifically, the pen that...
View ArticleMontblanc e-Starwalker & Pix Pen
Ahead of the launch of Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 4 later this month, Montblanc has unveiled 2 new pens that will be a boon for those who intend on getting the new phone. Part-stylus part-writing...
View ArticleMontblanc Metamorphosis II
If you’re following me on Instagram, you’ll know I’m currently in Hong Kong for Watches & Wonders, an annual exhibition into its second year, made up of 13 horological houses showing their best and...
View ArticleMontblanc Meisterstück Heritage Gold Watch Collection
As far as men’s timepieces go, a little gold never hurt anyone, and with the new Meisterstück Heritage Gold Watch collection that I spotted recently in Hong Kong’s Watches & Wonders, there’s no...
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #469 – 11 Christmas Gifts Under SGD100
Cheap presents. There’s honestly nothing worse than receiving cheap presents come Christmas Day, but sometimes we don’t really have a choice. We could be on a tight budget, or because it’s an office...
View ArticleMontblanc: A Parisian Winter Tale
Set in wintry white Paris, Montblanc’s A Parisian Winter Tale is a story about Élise, a down-and-out lass who wishes for a better life despite it being quite possibly her worst Christmas ever. She...
View ArticleBagaholicboy Muses #470 – All That Glitters…
If you’re been following me for a while now, you’ll know I’ve a weakness for anything gold, real, plated or otherwise. So it’s only natural that for the upcoming festive season, I’ve prepared a...
View ArticleMontblanc TimeWalker Urban Speed Chronograph e-Strap
With us barely days into 2015, Montblanc has launched a new watch (well, it’s not exactly the watch that’s new, but more on that later) to help us, well, be more than we can be. No, I’m not just...
View ArticleMontblanc Meisterstück Heritage Collection
Not to be confused with Montblanc’s Meisterstuck Heritage Gold collection which I’ve likened to dark chocolate and golden honey, these are the new timepieces from the Meisterstück Heritage collection,...
View ArticleMontblanc: I Love You Mum
It’s April, and we’re officially done with both Christmas and Valentine’s Day (quick, give yourself a pat on the back), though we’re not quite exactly done with the year just yet. Come 10 May and it...
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