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Back from the watchmaker after a second trip.
It was running slow after a service, so back she went. Thankfully running properly now 3 days of testing.
Here is my Minerva Aviation 45. From 1997. Made in 50 examples. Known as reference A71-A6B. 42mm which was considered oversized in 1997. The movement used was an NOS Valjoux 71 circa 1930's to 1940's.
The movement was meant to be hidden behind a solid caseback so you can see its rudimentary finish. Hope you all are having a great Thursday!
Regards,
Steve
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Back from the watchmaker after a second trip.
It was running slow after a service, so back she went. Thankfully running properly now 3 days of testing. Here is my Minerva Aviation 45. From 1997. Made in 50 examples. Known as reference A71-A6B. 42mm which was considered oversized in 1997. The movement...
Thank you so much!
I agree that it’s kind of cool to see a movement that was generally hidden in every other watch it was cased in. Considering it was meant to be hidden, in my eyes it’s still a good looking architecture 👍
Thank you, Nico!
30 years old next year 😁
Lovely looking at the front….
Rudimentary but no less cool at the back.
Thank you, imroot7!
Definitely very unfinished on the reverse.
Thanks, J! I’m a sucker for this
configuration as well. 👍
Thanks so much, Larry.
It’s definitely a favorite Minerva of mine and the size at 42mm fits me well. Hope you are well and have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Great looking watch, Steve!
It's great that you can enjoy it again. Best, Emmanuel