Montblanc

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...  

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 ...  

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 ... 

and great Movement/Finish of course.! Tony

thanks for sharing

I especially love the movement in the 1858 monopusher. I can't wait for Don's report now! Cheers, Daos

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?

among other things Goddess of War and one of the Minerva Watch logos was an arrow head. Don

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...  

That is a wonderful chronograph and piece of history. How long have you owned this watch. Is the chronograph smooth? Best, Mike

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...  

Thanks for sharing!

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... 

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

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... 

It's a good thing to have a consistent favorite five years later!