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I have checked 4
May 23, 2009,20:37 PM
of them 2 from FF, one from LR and one is Hagen's. I did check all four pieces in the course of one weekend and all of them have exactly the same unmarked movement that is clearly Minerva. Doesn't add any special value or surprise as Minerva is well known for it's chronographs, low end pieces at the time, although very robust and accurate.
By not mentioning FF and LR, I am not protecting THEM, I am protecting US,,,,lol
Cheers,
Asi
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Elaborating on the Panerai-Minerva connection
By: Asimut : May 19th, 2009-07:02
An old topic that was once of interest, is the anecdotal connection between Panerai and Minerva. Here are some pictures to demonstrate. Here is a chronograph timer for a detonation device which was made by Panerai and branded “Mare Nostrum”. The case BTW ...
Of course, interesting
By: amanico : May 19th, 2009-07:09
As it is another manifestation of the Laboratorio de Ideas. But I'm wondering if you added this lovely Mare Chrono in your collection. ??? Thanks for sharing, my friend. Very interesting, as usual! Best, Nicolas
Fantastic information Asi!!!!
By: Craig LA : May 19th, 2009-08:11
This is the type of data that Panerai should have publicized when releasing the 309 and 322. Craig
Thanks for the new details Asi!
By: BluNotte : May 19th, 2009-08:24
Definitely a plus point for me, as my fav panny right now is my dearest 309! Cheers Stephen P.S. I get to "see" you finally in the new Panerai book by Ralf & Volker!...
well,
By: Asimut : May 19th, 2009-11:32
no 'craftsman of the year' award for that decorator....... mind you this watch was actually meant to explode? Cheers, Asi
could be possible for collectors if Panerai will officially publish
By: patrickh : May 20th, 2009-00:09
your pictures in a reference book. Hope so for you. Very great work Asi. Thanks to be the "Sherlock Holmes" for this forum. It seems crazy that Panerai do not do that such work. It is a pity. Roots of Panerai is the heart of the brand,IMO. Cheers, patrick...
Any further information
By: BDLJ : May 19th, 2009-16:55
Is any further information available on the purpose of this timer?
Yes, this was used
By: Asimut : May 19th, 2009-21:25
for a detonating device used with marine explosives/mines. Here are pics of the full instrument followed by the full set. (property of FF, picture taken at the Panerai 10th year anniversary in Firenze) (Property of LR, on the right another mechanism based...
Thank you, Asi.
By: BDLJ : May 19th, 2009-22:28
Excellent information, thanks.
Thanks
By: Angelo P : May 19th, 2009-19:25
Great Research..
Thanks for the info my friend...
By: Jester : May 20th, 2009-08:43
Interesting that the subdial actually got most of the Panerai fonts/numeral but the main dial is made with slightly different fonts.
Great info Asi...
By: ALEPOS : May 20th, 2009-12:01
Finally we learn that there was some connection. alepos
Very interesting info.
By: Krieng : May 21st, 2009-01:08
My first time to see this kind of Mare Nostrum. Thanks
what, no explanation?
By: Asimut : May 21st, 2009-06:33
we even held your place at the table! I guess it won't surprise when I say you missed BIG TIME? Cheers, Asi
Aaaahhh.....
By: torromoto : May 21st, 2009-06:56
Yep...sorry about that..It was a last minute decision and in the end I wasn't able to pull it off...These things are better planned ahead..I missed out I know...Guillermo
well, I guess
By: Asimut : May 21st, 2009-09:53
I will see you in September then? Asi
I have checked 4
By: Asimut : May 23rd, 2009-20:37
of them 2 from FF, one from LR and one is Hagen's. I did check all four pieces in the course of one weekend and all of them have exactly the same unmarked movement that is clearly Minerva. Doesn't add any special value or surprise as Minerva is well known...