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Ah yes. I saw the article …
You mentioned Blancpain and that was why I was confused.
Anyway, the link Fratello shared was to one post about the topic where I disputed the attribution to Natalini.
This post I made was the proof after I spoke to Natalini’s business partner of 30 years and he confirmed that Natalini had nothing to do with any watch designs:
https://www.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-6/ti-1590706/pi-15859486/
I’m glad that the myth has been dispelled.
The likely designer would have been an in-house designer for GP with design suggestions from an Italian GP distributor. Inspired by the octagonal dome of Florence Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Firenze), formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. 
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38 mm Minerva Pythagore calibre 48
Here is my 38 mm Minerva Pythagore with the famous manual wind calibre 48. Notice how the watch wears bigger as the entire case is pretty much made up of the dial. At 9 mm thickness, I love the proportions. Sapphire crystal glass for both front and back. ...
Great looking watch.
And a good combo with the strap. Thanks for the info on the watch (as always.) Didn’t know your wrist could do without a GP 😅 Btw. I think your info/knowledge were mentioned on Fratello regarding a Blancpain.
😅 thanks Lars
Glad to hear you enjoyed the post. I know right, every time I put on something other than a GP I feel kinda guilty 😆 Oh, interesting about Fratello. I don’t write about Blancpain though …. Have a link to the article? 🤝
It was of course about the GP Laureato (the new 38 mm green one, which I find most charming)
"Artist unknown. This doesn’t compare to having Rembrandt van Rijn’s signature on a painting. For a long time, the common belief was that Adolfo Natalini (1941–2020) — a man who co-founded the architectural company Superstudio, became a member of the Arch...
Ah yes. I saw the article …
You mentioned Blancpain and that was why I was confused. Anyway, the link Fratello shared was to one post about the topic where I disputed the attribution to Natalini. This post I made was the proof after I spoke to Natalini’s business partner of 30 years...
Speaking of Natalini and Superstudio...
...here is one of many images they contributed to the Radical Architecture canon. ...
Oh interesting… thanks for sharing this
Wonder why they wanted to submit an image of Florence flooded … 🤔
Yes, I remember your post here about that some months ago
That’s why I thought of you and our forum when Fratello mentioned WatchProSite in the article. Always good to be a part of this horological forum where I keep learning new stuff. Enjoy!
WPS is a great community
Facebook groups and such have lots of fluffy info. Purists are here. I’m doing my part to get the facts straight on GP. The myths and such has gone on for too long. 🤝
Mine says Hi to you
The same 38mm with a different strap. Love the suede strap that compliments the watch. Mine is fitted with a calf strap by Jean Claude Perrin. ...
Awesome 🤩 I’m so glad to have another collector
To keep me company. Your strap is super. Reminds me of the Hermes color? 🤝
Thanks. There are still some Minerva collectors around here.
The leather possibly comes from the same tanner as they are both French brands.
Ah, interesting to hear about the leather tanners
Glad to hear that there are still Minerva collectors here. Sorry to say that many of the younger collectors do not may not know (or care) about Minerva. Hope to keep in touch with you. I have a few other neo-vintage Minerva’s and I post pics of them from ...
This is only the Minerva I have for now though I have other pieces from different brands.
I've enjoyed your earlier posts here. I may pick up another one when the right piece appears to sell. Taik to you some time.