An Enthusiast's Collection

[Gerd W]

Awesome collection, thanks a lot for sharing!

[blopplop]

THUD! (me hitting the floor because I just fainted).

[karmakoda]

Congratulations Pavoni! This is the definition of "Enthusiast".

Everything anyone could hope for and dream of, and a Patek. Oh my.

Wonderful to see the connection to, and appreciation of, the rich history of Montblanc. This is where the dramatic success of the Company has its roots.

Thank You for Sharing.

Greg

[fpupulin]

Dear Pavoni: I had to see your post one and another time, and still another one… It is great! While I am not an expert in historical Montblancs, your post is not only a pleasure for the eyes, but also a very stimulating reflection on the history of the brand and on the philosophy of collecting. I also really appreciate that your interest spans from the 1930s to modern pens, in a very unpresumptuous way (and I bet your 149 personalized nib is one of your finest). I never had before the opportunity to have a visual synopsis of Montblanc Meisterstück production, under the passionate guide of an expert like you: thank you so much for sharing the results of your passion.

[leod]

that calatrava and 139 is a perfect match, MB is the Patek of pens...

[georges zaslavsky]

outstanding collection very nice watch too

[Dylan]

Wow, you have set a wonderful example in passion and dedication for Collecting.

 

Your collection is fantastic, well done and congratulations.

[Bart1979]

A beautiful and extensive collection you have there, with respect to the rich history of the brand. Great! I can only dream of such a collection, but just looking at the pics is superb! And the watch is of course a dream, hopefully I will someday own a Patek as well

Edited August 6, 2012 by Bart1979

[Polleke]

Super collection

[david1600]

stunning collection

[jslallar]

thank you for sharing

it was a treat to watch those series of beauties

[sarahfar]

Pavoni:

 

Love your Patek, the very definition of classic elegance. If I weren't the bum I am it would be on the top of my list. Instead I am into Panerai and IWC.

 

Best

[Lszuk]

Thanks so much for the amazing photos and fascinating commentary. I'd love to read more info on the process and ultimate result of obtaining and using the bespoke nib for your 149. Is there an appreciable difference when compared with present nibs? What type of things were done to obtain information for the bespoke nib?

Did there seem to be a more consistent and reliable flow of ink with this nib?

 

Thanks again for sharing.

Steve

[torstar]

Salute !!!

[christof]

Good organised collections with a clearly defined content/theme like yours can not be seen often. Congrats.

 

...now, it's me who is green with envy. Looking forward seeing what's next.

[gutguido]

I only lurk here for the most part, but really have to pop my head up and let you know that I think this is one of the most wonderful posts about a collecting hobby of any kind that I have ever come across. Not so much because the collection is impressive - which is obvious - but more so because of the discipline, clarity of focus, level of thoughtfulness, and the remarkable humility that shine through every word. Truly well done, and I wish you a lifetime of enjoyment of your wonderful collection.

[pavoni]

Good organised collections with a clearly defined content/theme like yours can not be seen often. Congrats.

 

...now, it's me who is green with envy. Looking forward seeing what's next.

 

Thank you Christof, though I have taken inspiration from many of the good people here on FPN, particularly your good self. As for what is next......I have already started

 

Pavoni.

[pavoni]

I only lurk here for the most part, but really have to pop my head up and let you know that I think this is one of the most wonderful posts about a collecting hobby of any kind that I have ever come across. Not so much because the collection is impressive - which is obvious - but more so because of the discipline, clarity of focus, level of thoughtfulness, and the remarkable humility that shine through every word. Truly well done, and I wish you a lifetime of enjoyment of your wonderful collection.

 

Thank you for taking the time to view and comment so kindly gutguido. :embarrassed_smile: Part of the enjoyment of collecting is in the sharing

 

Pavoni.

[FrankvK]

Hi Pavoni,

What a great collection and to read how you came to define it etc, was a joy to see and read

[bsodmike]

 

 

Pavoni.

 

What an absolutely fantastic collection of 'collections'! ...and that hobnail dialed PP is a beauty too!

Amazing - thanks so much for your eloquent writeup and wonderful photos as well.