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Minerva images ...
As Montblanc are not turning away from the Minerva heritage, but embracing the skills and history of this manufacture, I thought it would be great to see some Minerva watches posted here.
History is important in horology to know where a company has come from and where it might be heading (even if under a different owner and name - at least on the dial).
I would love to see the Minerva's you have from any period in their history from 1858 till now.
In anticipation,
Andrew
Manufacture
Explore Montblanc's Institut Minerva in Villeret, focusing on the intricate balance spring manufacturing process. Discover traditional watchmaking expertise.
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Collection
Explore halgedahl's Montblanc Minerva Pythagore 'aviation' unboxing, a unique timepiece from the 'Frey period' with historical manufacturing quirks.
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Collection
Explore the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph ref. 116243 in bronze. Rosneathian's review and collector insights on value, Minerva movements, and patina.
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Review
Dr No reviews the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Grande Seconde au Centre Retour-à-Zéro, detailing its design, flyback mechanism, and wrist presence.
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Review
Explore the Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph with an in-depth review by AnthonyTsai. Discover its unique design, historical ties, and Montblanc's watchmaking journey.
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Manufacture
Montblanc CEO Jerome Lambert discusses the brand's watchmaking future, the Timewalker Chronograph 100, and Minerva's influence.
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Manufacture
Explore Tick Talk's exclusive Montblanc Villeret Manufacture visit, detailing the historic Minerva factory, traditional craftsmanship, and unique watchmaking philosophy.
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Minerva images ...
As Montblanc are not turning away from the Minerva heritage, but embracing the skills and history of this manufacture, I thought it would be great to see some Minerva watches posted here. History is important in horology to know where a company has come f...
I only have one
But I have may pictures of it. This is the Minerva WG Chrono (Cal 13-20) Collection 1858 from about 2005....
Lovely classical architecture …
Swan neck regulator, Breguet overcoil, nice movement depth (which you capture well) and use of contrasting colours. I just found your further images on the “white dialled chrono” post. I would love to see some more movement photos if you could indulge me ...
More pictures
Andrew Here is a picture I found of this movement (but then as monopusher cal 13-21) And here another shot of the movment of my watch, cal 13-20 regards Wim...
Lusting this one after seeing a picture of it
From the late 1990s, before the Italian and the current Richemont ownership. Pictures by Livius When I see the classic dial design and the old school Cal. 48 movement, it makes me long for the good old days Cheers, Mike...
Minerva Pythagore
More pictures of the Minerva Pythagore. After I bought the Minerva in 2000, I wrote to Minerva and recieved a very personal letter from Jean Jaques Frey, the owner and director of Minerva. I also got a Minerva brochure with a personal regard from his fath...
Hello Livius!
Great story on your Pythagore! Thanks for sharing! How has it been holding up long term? -MW
Hi Livius, thanks for posting. It gives us a great opportunity to compare
the Frey era Minerva cal. 48 with its MB/Minerva reincarnation the cal 62-00. Here is the Minerva cal 48 Here is the 62-00 best, Mike...
Distant relatives?
Thanks Mike, In what way is the Cal 62-00 related to the Cal. 48? Can you give me a bit more history on the lineage? Regards Andrew
The 62 00 is really impressive, Mie
Any other pics? Candy for the eyes. Best, Nicolas
Nine years with the Minerva Pythagore
A lot have been said about the Frey Minervas from the 90's, from JLC quality for 1/4th of the price to lowend "internet watches". The case and dial are of highend quality with very nice blued hands! (compared to my JLC MGT) The movement is an old design b...
Your photos and text, along with bon092's, are confirmation . . .
. . . of the intrinsic value Minerva offered in the not-too-distant past. Thanks to all who responded to Andrew's query . . . cordially, Art