Minerva The Unveiled Crownless
Minerva has recently become a stand-alone brand again . One of the models of this new era is The Unveiled Crownless , ref. MB137544 . credit: Swisswatches Magazine As its name suggests, it is a crownless model inspired by a bezel-activated military watch ...
you are right. Given the size of the movement, the case could be 2 or 3 mm smaller.
As for the concept, the Freak had the same, in 2001. The time is set by the bezel on the front, and the movement wound by the bezel on the back. Best, Nicolas ...
At least 3mm too large…
To my eyes, which makes the proportions not optimal and I am not a fan of the bimetal aesthetics personally. While I do applaud the doing something new approach I am also far from convinced that a fluted bezel works well for the Minerva brand - at least i...
I’m with you concerning the size. 38 mm would be much better.
As for the aesthetic I like it personally but I understand that it might be divisive (two-tone, fluted bezel). Best, Emmanuel
The technological advancement…
Dressed as a step into the past or at least as a copying of other brands 🤷🏻♂️
Having limited knowledge about a brand has its advantages ! 😇
I feel like the brand has targeted the wrong audience, because this design appeals to someone like me who knows little about its history, while it displeases someone like you who is attached to the brand's history…
I guess in the meantime…
The bet that there are enough people conversant with Minerva history might no longer be a good one - especially not those that would be willing to pay the current price level for it. Let’s not forget that the high grade finishing Minerva only started with...
I think that making a pastiche is never a good idea.
I personally like the design, though… 🫣 But I’m not in the market for such a watch. Let’s hope for Minerva's sake that this watch finds its market!
I'm not surprised.
Would "affected", "precious" and "outdated" be a correct way to describe how you feel about it?
I feel like the brand has targeted the wrong audience
because this design appeals to an old-fashioned guy like me who isn't familiar with its history, while it displeases someone like you who is attached to Minerva's past! Bad strategy!
The movement is gorgeous, but...
...I cannot warm up to the design language. Unfortunately this is also true for most other MB-Minerva's 😒
I understand your feeling, Gerard.
The design (two-tone, fluted bezel) is divisive. I like it but I definitely get it that not everyone does. Best, Emmanuel
I’m looking forward to see what
Chronographs they come out with in the future with the Minerva name. Im not really interested in this model.
I understand your lack of interest, Steve.
They’ve already launched two chronographs. Both openwork. Not for me at all, but I know they’re very attractive to some. Best, Emmanuel ...
I’m glad you feel the same way, Salman!
This watch is clearly not to everyone's taste. Best, Emmanuel
I really wanted to like this
I have been waiting to add a time only Minerva-MB. A shame for me that the size is too large both in diameter and thickness. I understand the setting mechanism may make it thicker but it should be 40x10 at minimum, I prefer 38x9. Unfortunate as I do like ...
Thickness is really the issue, I completely agree.
38 x 9 mm would be so much more attractive! Alas... Best, Emmanuel
It is very wise to wait for the hands on experience.
Keep us informed if you manage to see the watch in person. Best, Emmanuel
they missed a chance here imo for the return of Minerva
not my cup of tea design-wise and the club 58 (that I saw a few months ago) is really not a beauty...
The dial looks a bit old fashioned
but I am fine with that (being old fashioned myself) as well as the 2 tones. The price is a bit high to me as I think the gear trains to wind the watch and set the time re not more difficult to make than the traditional crown (not being mechanically educa...
I agree with you, Henry, concerning the old-fashioned look, which is exactly why I like this design.
Concerning the complexity of bezel setting and winding vs crown setting and winding, I couldn't tell unfortunately. But the price is definitely high for a time only watch (with a steel case, even if the bezel is made of gold)... Best, Emmanuel
To me, it's a beautiful watch. Size and all.
I am an outlier, but I see so many comments about "watch size too big". Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to size, complications, metal, movement, etc., and that is what's interesting. I never find any watch "too big". (Don't take me literally,...
I'm glad you like this watch, Ron.
I like it too and we don't seem to be many sharing this feeling. When I say it's "too big", I just mean for my small 16 cm wrist, so very subjective, obviously. Best, Emmanuel