Montblanc Vintage Watches: 34mm Case Size
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Montblanc Vintage Watches: 34mm Case Size

By KMII · May 28, 2024 · 35 replies
KMII
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KMII's exploration of the 34mm Minerva Pythagore Aviation challenges contemporary perceptions of watch sizing, demonstrating how classic proportions can maintain significant wrist presence. His insights prompt a re-evaluation of what constitutes an ideal watch size, proving that smaller diameters can be just as impactful and versatile as their larger counterparts. This discussion highlights the enduring appeal of thoughtfully designed timepieces, regardless of their dimensions.

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Wearing the Minerva Pythagore Aviation again and am always surprised how proper proportions can make a 34mm watch work just as well today as it has worked since the start of wrist watches. 

Lots of presence and doesn’t look puny at all. Love the cathedral hands as well and it’s a very versatile piece, even with a subdued strap (for me at any rate πŸ˜‰).



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GA
gary_g
May 28, 2024
Such a beauty.

The hands are insane. And I love the seconds subdial.

KM
KMII
May 28, 2024
Both the hands and the sub seconds dial are very nice elements πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

Really like all the detail choices here, even if I say so myself πŸ˜‰

AR
Arronax
May 28, 2024
Great wrist presence for a 34

A lot to like, thanks for sharing!

KM
KMII
May 28, 2024
That it really has!

Quite surprising what one can do with the size πŸ‘πŸ»

CH
Chronometer (aka yacomino)
May 28, 2024
Lovely design my friend! With this case size, what is the lug width? 18mm?

KM
KMII
May 28, 2024
18mm indeed!

An 18/16 strap πŸ‘πŸ» Making it relatively easy to pair 😊

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