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Smooth bezel, enamel dial, smaller case and yes, I am in. ;)
Jun 01, 2026,15:07 PM -
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New release from Minerva
By: Thomas_3 : June 1st, 2026-14:16
Minerva recently released a "crownless" watch. All winding and setting is done via the bezel. $38,000 ...
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I guess you missed this post from yesterday...😉
By: India Whiskey Charlie : June 1st, 2026-14:26
Montblanc: Minerva The Unveiled Crownless
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I personally like this piece, Thomas,
By: quattro : June 1st, 2026-14:29
but I'm clearly in the minority according to the comments made to my post from yesterday! Cheers, Emmanuel
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Smooth bezel, enamel dial, smaller case and yes, I am in. ;)
By: amanico : June 1st, 2026-15:07
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Would a smooth bezel be practical, since it replaces the crown?
By: quattro : June 1st, 2026-15:17
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I appreciate its historical antecedents...
By: bruckner4 : June 1st, 2026-15:24
But bezel winders steal a bit of the joy of a manual. Just a different tactile experience.
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I agree: nothing replaces the pleasure of manual crown-winding.
By: quattro : June 1st, 2026-15:55
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Yes, and trying the Freak one is not as pleasant as a good classic crown.
By: amanico : June 1st, 2026-17:05
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I do think so.
By: amanico : June 1st, 2026-17:04
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Lovely watch, but two tone
By: Champthekid : June 1st, 2026-15:09
watches are non starters for me. I hope Minerva produces some vintage looking 2 and 3 register chronographs. That’s what I would like to see from them.
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Seems gimmicky to me...
By: mdg : June 1st, 2026-15:18
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No thanks.
By: Blansky : June 1st, 2026-17:15
Too many elements that I don’t like. Seems dated as well. Sort of reminds me of this ...
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It has 'grandpa' vibes...
By: mdg : June 1st, 2026-17:32
...and I usually like a classic look...
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over priced for what it is
By: golden hands : June 1st, 2026-17:44
back to the drawing board-use calibre 62 (redesign of calibre 48) next time and with a normal crown. and not the 15.08 ...
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Lovely watch but as mentioned I don’t love the two tone.
By: Larrykelley11 : June 1st, 2026-17:55
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