dxboon[Elite User]
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The new movements are gorgeous!
Apr 05, 2009,15:55 PM
I especially love the movement in the 1858 monopusher. I can't wait for Don's report now!
Cheers,
Daos
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Before...and after
By: mkt33 : April 5th, 2009-07:14
Notice a big difference? Before After Before Photo credit: Richard Paige After I thought I would just show a few pictures before Don's next installment reviewing the dramatic changes in fine finishing from the "Minerva of old" to Montblanc's Villeret Coll...
The finishing on the Montblanc Villeret watches are amazing
By: AnthonyTsai : April 5th, 2009-10:44
and I love the trademark arrow tip too One thing about the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Monopusher whichwe performed an on-the-wrist review that I didn't like was the solid hunter caseback. The hunter lid detracted from my ability to fully enjoy the finishing ...
Well executed, beautiful and warm
By: mkt33 : April 5th, 2009-16:00
the subtle details are often overlooked : polishing of the countersink, the perlage underneath the balance wheel, the edges of the screw heads are anglaged by hand, even the collar of the anti-shock device over the balance wheel jewel is polished! I also ...
great pic
By: Simon S : June 6th, 2013-22:41
thanks for sharing
The new movements are gorgeous!
By: dxboon : April 5th, 2009-15:55
I especially love the movement in the 1858 monopusher. I can't wait for Don's report now! Cheers, Daos
Beautiful pictures. Is the arrow head
By: Alchemist : April 7th, 2009-21:16
always pointing in the same direction? It appears they have all been made with great symmetry, stunning beveling of the edges and finishing touches. Is there a historical significance?
Minerva was a Roman Goddess...
By: DonCorson : April 8th, 2009-00:02
among other things Goddess of War and one of the Minerva Watch logos was an arrow head. Don
Caliber 13-20 perfectly finished
By: bon092 : April 29th, 2009-09:54
If I am not mistaken the first (old) calibre (before picture) is a Minerva calibre 13-20 and the (new) caliber (after picture) is of the 47 mm monopusher. Below is picture of my watch, one of the latest worked-up Minervas, just before it was sold to Montb...
Yes I love this one.
By: bon092 : June 3rd, 2009-09:15
I am wearing the watch while I am writing this message new. I have the watch now for 1.5 years and bought it on a local watch market. (Yes you stil can find treasures if you look for it). The chrono function is amazing. When I bought the watch, this was t...
I thought I have gotten over the Minerva movements and Mb villerets...
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 7th, 2013-22:41
Until I see your beautiful Minerva watch here! The agony of trying to say I have completed my collection.... when a watch I adore is still not in my watch box... I envy you! :) great watch you have and very nice photos! Thanks for sharing Cheers Robin Won...
Great idea to see this post re surfacing!
By: amanico : June 7th, 2013-22:44
How could I miss this one! That makes me want to tey y luck with this old Minerva Monopusher I saw in a friend's collection... Best, Nicolas
Already 5 years
By: bon092 : July 30th, 2013-10:48
When reading this old post I realized that I have this watch already for 5 years. I do not wear the whatch that frequently, while I treasure it more now. One year ago I lost one of the pusher buttons and I had to turn in to the AD for repair. This resulte...