An encounter with a Minerva 13.20 Chronograph.

Dec 27, 2016,11:18 AM
 

40 mm white gold case. Superb dial, and what about the movement? 







We were surprised by the new 1858 Tachymeter bi colored movement ( Cal 16. 29 )  but it seems that some 16 / 18 years before, Minerva already made something like that. 

A great pleasure to see this chronograph in the flesh, and to have been able to take some quick pictures, with its owner's permission. 

Best,

Nicolas


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That's very cool.

 
 By: Bounce781 : December 27th, 2016-11:27
Can\'t wait to see one in the metal

Gorgeous movement.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 27th, 2016-11:40
I would enjoy encountering some of these models myself!

Same here, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 27th, 2016-14:45

Still a Frey era product...

 
 By: KMII : December 27th, 2016-11:48
Or an early Gnutti? Be that as it may, a spectacular watch - would love to encounter one live at some point! Thank you so much for finding and sharing this!

I would say Gnutti. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 27th, 2016-14:47

As much as I love the 1858, I feel this piece is more "ma tasse de thé"

 
 By: Kamy : December 27th, 2016-12:52
I hope that means in French what it means in English Thanks for sharing Nicolas... Cheers, Kamy

Wow! That's a marvel from Minerva!

 
 By: Luis6 : December 27th, 2016-14:50
The dial color, texture, layout, printing. The case size, shape, curves. The movement's finishing and visual impact. The perfect movement /caseback proportion. Simply marvelous!

I must say I had the pleasure to see it in the flesh it is as advertised.

 
 By: Bill : December 27th, 2016-15:16
Bravo to the owner. It is 40mm to my amazement. A real beauty. Bill

That's a beauty!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : December 27th, 2016-15:36
Thank you for sharing it here! Best Blomman

Thanks, Blomman. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 27th, 2016-23:45

Beautiful watch.

 
 By: M4 : December 27th, 2016-16:03
I'm sensing from the comments that this watch or one similar is in the works. Are my 61 year old senses still keen or am I an old hound on the wrong scent? Thanks, M4

A marvelous Minerva.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : December 27th, 2016-17:41
A magnificent Minerva.

Truly beautiful

 
 By: alphabeta81 : December 27th, 2016-18:09
I remember at auction a few years back, something like 20 of these in different metals and dials surfaced. Oh, how I regret not buying 1 (or 2 or 3).

Aaargh! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 27th, 2016-23:46

If YG is acceptable...

 
 By: KMII : December 28th, 2016-23:15
There is one available on Chrono from a Polish dealer - brand new, IIRC...

thanks for sharing that!

 
 By: alphabeta81 : December 29th, 2016-12:13
I saw that one on chrono and have actually seen that reference in person -- the yellow Minerva used back then was very very bright, almost too yellow (if that makes any sense). But thanks for suggesting it!

Gladly :)

 
 By: KMII : December 29th, 2016-12:15
And I know what you mean - it looks extremely intense even on pictures

Oh yeah bi Color movements already existed in Minerva

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 28th, 2016-08:14
thanks for the reminder Nico This Minerva is gorgeous !!! I have a feeling the calibre 13.21 will be used more for smaller wrists On the other hand I wish MB comes up with some new Minerva movements - chrono or time only etc for the more accessible non Vi... 

Very interesting answer, Robin. Do we know how many chronograph calibers there were, at Minerva?

 
 By: amanico : December 28th, 2016-12:37
16. 29, 13. 21, 17. 29, 19.9, 13.21, 13.20 and? I hear your point, and Montblanc should keep in mind collectors' point of view and interest. I would love to see: A Triple Calendar ( or better, QP ) Chronograph, and even better, a Rattrapante. Without anyt... 

So this is not the Rattrapante you were looking for, Nico?

 
 By: KMII : December 28th, 2016-14:14
The Villeret ExoTourbillon Rattrapante?

Understood :)

 
 By: KMII : December 28th, 2016-14:21
Let\'s see what 2017 brings, then... Knowing you, you have already conveyed your opinions to the odd person of influence in the organisation, so keeping fingers crossed

Hope so as well... Really looking forward to the novelties.

 
 By: ambel : January 5th, 2017-22:29
My meeting at SIHH is already arranged and if they didn't listen - they will hear from me again for sure

I will meet Davide and team on friday...

 
 By: ambel : January 6th, 2017-05:00
So if any interesting pieces you may always pm before my visit

Ok. Will do. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 6th, 2017-08:44

A manual wind triple calendar would be PERFECTION!

 
 By: M4 : December 29th, 2016-05:28
With center seconds and date hand (1 - 31 on an outer ring). M4

I like a triple . . .

 
 By: M4 : December 29th, 2016-12:19
or annual calendar. M4

Ok, noted. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 29th, 2016-12:20

I have pictures of a watch like that one

 
 By: cazalea : December 29th, 2016-18:24
I had it briefly for some reason - maybe changing a strap or something like that. Cazalea ...  

Stunning piece

 
 By: le_chef : January 3rd, 2017-20:02
I\'ve owned a number of Minervas over the years and loved them all. Still have two but this quickens the heart like my Lange 1815 Chronograph in w.g. Yes please!

My pleasure, Le Chef. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 3rd, 2017-22:48

I am a lucky owner of one of these

 
 By: bon092 : April 14th, 2021-12:47
...  

Oeps yes

 
 By: bon092 : April 15th, 2021-11:25

;)

 
 By: amanico : April 15th, 2021-16:50