Helmut Berger (left) and Richard Todd in Massimo Dallamano’s Dorian Gray (1970).For me this rings true in both his private watch collection and his love for horology as evident is his quest for accuracy. That’s the word I have come to associate (not define) Montagne with. It’s said that if you are going to be anything, be genuine. He has a quote that expresses this quite well: “I put all my genius into my life I put only my talent into my works.” The Picture of Dorian Gray is a unique masterpiece that I enjoy reading year over year and that I have gifted so many times, it’s a pity he wrote a single novel.” “You can feel how talented he was by reading his work but also by his character and the way he lived. “In my opinion, Oscar Wilde is the greatest artist ever,” begins Montagne. Apart from his watch collection or Toolwatch app - more on these two in a bit - the one thing that really speaks of individuality rather than herd mentality is his intense love for one of literature’s greats, Oscar Wilde. I am used to dealing with writers, editors, watch brand publicists, founders, salesmen, collectors and enthusiasts, and one thing that sets Montagne apart is his own unique personality. After all, Montagne’s hero Oscar Wilde in The Picture of Dorian Gray says: “To define is to limit”. Marc Montagne, the founder of Toolwatch app is a fascinating person. Toolwatch’s Marc Montagn with Rexhep Rexhepi | Courtesy Marc Montagne To Define Is To Limit In this interview we find out a bit more about Toolwatch app’s founder Marc Montagne’s first watch, his love for Oscar Wilde, what advice he has for watch collectors, the journey to establishing the Toolwatch app, and also how Covid-19 is influencing the present watch community. So without further adieu, we present Toolwatch’s Marc Montagne. For our introductory ones please head to our dedicated interviews page here. Luxury Watch reviews for the Grail CollectorĪuthentic, passionate and optimistic: Meet Toolwatch’s Marc MontagneĮditor’s note: This interview with Toolwatch’s Marc Montagne is our latest interview with industry leaders and influential watch collectors.
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