Archive for February, 2011

C’mon “big boys”, put your money where your mouth is

International-WatchI gotta tell ya, some things are just so simple it belies taking too much time to think about.  I just read an editorial comment in International Watch magazine by Gary Girdvainis, Editor-in-Chief.  In reference to VERY expensive watches he wrote “When a buyer is spending the kind of money these watches demand, it is just unconscionable that they are so poorly designed, tested, and made.”  Gary, I couldn’t agree with you more.  And just for your edification, Gary is not my relative or even an acquaintance.  Gary would never even notice me if I walked by him although I might recognize him from his picture on the editorial page.  The thing is that this is really a non-issue because the solution is just so easy.  Can you imagine paying 4, 5, or 6 figures for a watch and on the 366th day the manufacturer tells you have a repair bill for hundreds or maybe thousands of dollars ?  That is just obscene !!!  I’m not sayin’ that we at Môntrèk Watches have all the answers BUT we know that WHATEVER you spend on a watch is important money.  That’s why we offer our industry exclusive 10 year warranty.  I really don’t understand why the “big boys” want to tell you how exclusive their components are and how wonderful their timepieces are when, as Gary says, “it is just unconscionable that they are so poorly designed, tested, and made.”  Môntrèk Watches … 10 year warranty … great when you buy AND after the sale … we “warranty” that … need I say more ?  I don’t think so !!!!!

“Become a Watch Expert in Seconds”

Mens-HealthIf you like to read about watches, stay up to date on what is happening in the industry, or just present yourself as a watch maven … of course, you MUST read the Môntrèk Watches Blog. Besides that being the truth, if I don’t give us a plug the Boss will be, let’s just say “unhappy” :-) LOL. But other than the Môntrèk Watches Blog, one of the best watch resources on the web is Ariel Adam’saBlogtoRead.com. OK, I am really not here to shill for Ariel Adams but the reason I mentioned him is because I came across this interesting article he helped write that appeared in Men’s Health, “Become a watch expert in seconds”. Now before you go off critiquing the article, if you own several watches with major complications or you have multiple winders or a winder safe built into your walk-in closet (we recommend Underwood (
London) for ANY of your winder needs by the way), this article is NOT for you. Enjoy !!!

New Môntrèk Models NOW Available

Question-MarksThere is a catch though. The only way you can see one (at this moment) is by going to ourFacebook Page starting Monday. That’s right … you can’t see it at Barney’s or Bloomingdalesor any of our other Great Retailers (yet) but, as I said, you can check it out on our Facebook Page. And even MORE IMPORATNTLY … the ONLY way you can get one is for FREE … that is not a misprint, for FREE !!!. The contest starts on Monday, February 7, 2011 so be sure to enterhere. When was the last time YOU had a chance to be the first one in the whole WORLD to have a NEW WATCH MODEL of your very own for FREE ?  Starting Monday is just that time … don’t miss out on this opportunity !!!!!