Montblanc

While we were discussing the return of Minerva branding onto some Montblanc watches the other day, here one from the era when this was no a branding / marketing discussion but the only way to be. The Cal.13-20 chronograph is from the swan-song era of the

Just a quick spontaneous shot of mine in the nude today, aka without a strap on. I still love the proportions, the use of cathedral hands and the super pleasant size on the wrist. Any other old school Minervas out there?

3 new photos, showing the sunburst finish of the dial and the uber cool raison d'être of this watch, the movement. Cool outside, exquisite inside, this is the true personality of this watch. Best, Nicolas

Cal 19-9 CH, 42 mm big ( the movement ) and 46 mm big ( the case ). A giant, but an appealing one. Best, Nicolas

46 mm Bronze case, issued in 2021 in a LE of 100 pieces. Here is the reason why I like this version a lot: The hunter case back. I am mad about it. And now, the reason why it exists in a 46 mm case, side by side with the original from the 30's. As always,

This neo-vintage rare bird was made by Minerva in 1999 … just before the brand was sold. I estimate no more than 30 pieces made. Almost impossible to find. 😅 Today we see Minerva calibers being reserved for only the very high-end pieces from Richemont. Mi

Hi all, saw this neat Minerva on the internet. Can anyone tell me something about it? I don't know much about this watch, other than it has a Valjoux 72 movement. A desirable watch? Rare? The case diameter is 36mm. Thanks!

Totally crazy! Even if it would not be my first choice, I cannot deny a certain pleasant exuberance. Best, Nicolas

Minerva Pythgagore (the "perfect ratio") calibre 48 manual wind. , 💙 I believe there were about five or so of these made circa 1999. At 38 mm x 9 mm, the Bauhaus styled dial with heat blued hands on its original Minerva bracelet. Neo-vintage handwork by t