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Elaborating on the Panerai-Minerva connection
An old topic that was once of interest, is the anecdotal connection between Panerai and Minerva. Here are some pictures to demonstrate.
Here is a chronograph timer for a detonation device which was made by Panerai and branded “Mare Nostrum”. The case BTW is very nice, made of nickel silver (German silver) and with a enamel dial.
The movement, unmarked, is a Minerva caliber 19/14:
Hope someone finds this interesting J
Cheers
Asi
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Elaborating on the Panerai-Minerva connection
An old topic that was once of interest, is the anecdotal connection between Panerai and Minerva. Here are some pictures to demonstrate. Here is a chronograph timer for a detonation device which was made by Panerai and branded “Mare Nostrum”. The case BTW ...
Of course, interesting
As it is another manifestation of the Laboratorio de Ideas. But I'm wondering if you added this lovely Mare Chrono in your collection. ??? Thanks for sharing, my friend. Very interesting, as usual! Best, Nicolas
Fantastic information Asi!!!!
This is the type of data that Panerai should have publicized when releasing the 309 and 322. Craig
Thanks for the new details Asi!
Definitely a plus point for me, as my fav panny right now is my dearest 309! Cheers Stephen P.S. I get to "see" you finally in the new Panerai book by Ralf & Volker!...
very interesting information concerning the historic link between
Minerva and Panerai "Mare Nostrum". It seems that "Côtes de Geneve" are not at the same place between picture and watch, doesn't it? Kind regards, Patrickh
well,
no 'craftsman of the year' award for that decorator....... mind you this watch was actually meant to explode? Cheers, Asi
could be possible for collectors if Panerai will officially publish
your pictures in a reference book. Hope so for you. Very great work Asi. Thanks to be the "Sherlock Holmes" for this forum. It seems crazy that Panerai do not do that such work. It is a pity. Roots of Panerai is the heart of the brand,IMO. Cheers, patrick...
Any further information
Is any further information available on the purpose of this timer?
Yes, this was used
for a detonating device used with marine explosives/mines. Here are pics of the full instrument followed by the full set. (property of FF, picture taken at the Panerai 10th year anniversary in Firenze) (Property of LR, on the right another mechanism based...
You keep coming up with amazing posts, mate!
I am stunned and nodding in hysterical approval! I salute you, my well researching friend!
Thanks for the info my friend...
Interesting that the subdial actually got most of the Panerai fonts/numeral but the main dial is made with slightly different fonts.
You're stuff always is....
Interesting I mean....Txs for sharing amigo...Best guillermo
what, no explanation?
we even held your place at the table! I guess it won't surprise when I say you missed BIG TIME? Cheers, Asi
Aaaahhh.....
Yep...sorry about that..It was a last minute decision and in the end I wasn't able to pull it off...These things are better planned ahead..I missed out I know...Guillermo
Asi, let's find another MN with Minerva and you may have 'the Connection'
wOw... are you protecting someone famous? 'LR' 'RL' ;-) I have handled and seen more than 5 of thos Mare Nostrum pieces, it is the very first time I see (or hear) of one with an unbranded movement, and... Minerva. 'LR' collects very unique pieces which co...
I have checked 4
of them 2 from FF, one from LR and one is Hagen's. I did check all four pieces in the course of one weekend and all of them have exactly the same unmarked movement that is clearly Minerva. Doesn't add any special value or surprise as Minerva is well known...
I asked for one more ;-) 4 the same, then You 'AB' undoubtedly made the connection
Amassing find! I did not keep any. From the one I knew or had, I thought to remember they housed 2 other branded movement... but from 4 out of 4 you 'AB' have History connection no doubts! Bravo Asi, great find indeed!