Montblanc

Here is my Frey era Minerva Aviation 45 Chronograph with a Valjoux 71 movement. The movement was manufactured during the 1930’s and 1940’s. You can see the movement is barely finished at all. Only 50 examples were ever produced. The size is 42mm which was...  

Thanks for sharing it. I think the basic movement finishing is quite interesting to look at.

Me too. It’s nothing like the Minerva movement finishing of today, but I adore this watch just the way it is 😀

It’s minimally finished for sure. I’m guessing they were originally coved with a caseback in the early days of use.

Great watch by the way, a true rarity! Here's what the Valjoux 71 movements looked like back in the '40s in a 38mm case. My watch has a solid case back but I had a display back made for it too as I like to see the old movement go, decorations or no decora...  

Thank you for posting it. I remember you from TZ years ago. I’m not sure if that’s the same watch you used to post there, but I clearly remember drooling over it 😁

I guess this old watch has stuck like glue! I don't collect watches anymore but it was cool to check in here and see an old school Minerva. They're still close to my heart.

Sometimes I think I should get out of the hobby too.

Perfect definition of neo vintage or shall I say youngtimer

Still young at 27 years old indeed 👍

Lovely movement.

I forgot to include in my original post. ...  

I just wish Montblanc would bring back the name Minerva on the dials. 😀

Thanks for sharing. Def not the upper echelon finishing of the montblanc villeret pieces, but a lovely sober finish that I much like!

Have a great weekend as well 👍