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My NEO-vintage Minerva AVUS II with the Valjoux 71 gets a new strap today
I think it works quite well here.
Quick bit of history:
32 examples were made in Sterling Silver in 1997 to mark the 100th year of the Minerva name as the official brand name. (The maison used to be called another name).
Made by the Frey watchmaking father & son team the Minerva maison would be sold in the year 2000.
I love the rarity, heritage and provenance behind these pieces. They retain the vintage vibe and yet have modern day manufacturing processes. Glad to know they are still fully supported by the villeret maison today. This is why I think the neo-vintage era is the golden age of watchmaking.
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My NEO-vintage Minerva AVUS II with the Valjoux 71 gets a new strap today
I think it works quite well here. Quick bit of history: 32 examples were made in Sterling Silver in 1997 to mark the 100th year of the Minerva name as the official brand name. (The maison used to be called another name). Made by the Frey watchmaking fathe...
Good choice
I am busy to choose and attach straps to one of my vintage Roamer, and other vintages. Last night i looked at some Minerva’s online for inspiration, and watch sizes and prices. The strap you chose, a taupe is also i think it blend good to the case. I went...
🫶🏼 🥷 So far no issues with tarnishing
I have a little jewellery silver polishing cloth that I have used once. I didn’t need to but just wanted to try it out. It has a mild anti-tarnish component on the cloth that helps with preventing tarnishing. Perhaps it has helped. But yeah, no issues at ...
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Taupe/sand/light brown/camel/beige …. It goes by many names. That’s half the issue when trying to find just the right tone. I got lucky here. Also, it’s suede. So the color will eventually darken a bit I’m guessing. I’m not a big fan of sailcloth but I ca...
Yes Marc
The color has many names. I am glad to announce the strap is on my watch. This evening i put it on. Today DHL Express delivered the strap. As it is a gamble to put sailcloth on a vintage watch, but i have a curious attitude, so i did. I felt flow energy i...
🫶🏼 Montres1 … The Valjoux 71 comes with an Incabloc
… maybe you can’t see it from the picture? 🤝
You are right … I took a closer look
No Incabloc for the V71 with the batch of 32. Well spotted. 👏 The Aviation, also with the v71 has Incabloc shock protection. The batch of movements is from a different batch. 🤝
:D I did not notice your second message and was staring at the picture without seeing the incabloc !
Until I realized there was a second message ! Anyhow a very nice watch, do you know the differences between V71 & 72 ?
Just to be clear … both are valjoux 71 😀
Aviation batch: Incabloc Flat balance spring AVUS II batch: No Incabloc Breguet hairspring 🤝
This watch is outstanding. You can get lost in the depth and intricacy of the movement.
Your strap choice rocks. Well done all the way around on this one, Marc. M4
Thanks Dan 🫶🏼 I have just discovered some interesting background information
about the calibres, case and dial. I’m still processing and want to reread the information. I’ll share more here in a comment over the next day or so. It’s quite interesting … 🤝
🫶🏼 KMII … I know right? Straps galore
With the quick release, it’s fun and easy to change too. This strap is a tad thicker as well. Necessary as a flat one would contrast too much with the substantive case. 🤝
Thanks Seb 🫶🏼 weight feels a bit like gold
A bit lighter but no issues. It’s not a small watch. 42 mm case diameter with a 14 1/2 ligne (32.7 mm) size for the valjoux 71 calibre, solid pink gold applied indices … there is heft. 🤝
What a beautiful and classy looking neo vintage Minerva
The movement side is also just stunning and a great strap choice too, wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc