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Minerva
The Minerva is a very special and personal watch for me.
I have a very personal
letter from Managing Director Jean-Jacques Frey.
In this letter he told me that my watch was made late
1998 or very early 1999. The watch and movement were assembled by Mr Pierre
Claude. The regleuse, Mrs Mady Gonseth, made the hairspring and assembled the escapement. She was also responsible for the final quality control.
Jean-Jacques Frey also sent me the Minerva catalogue with a personal regard
from his father, Mr André Frey, who designed the calibre 48 movement in 1943.
Jean-Jacques wrote jokingly that in a few years the signature and catalogue would probably be more worth than the watch…
I bought the Minerva nearly 13 years ago and she will always be a part of my collection.
Best Regards
Livius
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Survivors
Dear fellows During years spent on PPro I saw (thank you my dear wife that I am still married) many nice, eclectic collections but one thing was for sure….pieces comes and goes from every collection. I would also like to emphasize one more thing. Purists ...
Let's exclude the heirlooms, the Longines . . .
. . . and Seikos passed down from Dad, because you've already expressed the reason for their permanence, Damjan. That leaves the watches purchased over many years. I've parted with three Glashüttes (all with a tinge of regret), an RGM (not much regret the...
Not only perfect response
but perfect shot as well ;) This week static photo winner in my book no matter what.... Cheers Damjan
I've had three perfect shots on a pool table . . .
. . . in the last week, Damjan - an incredible two-rail bank across the diagonal with only millimeters available on target, a two-rail kick across the diagonal with the object ball frozen on a rail six inches from the corner pocket, and a three-rail bank ...
Expectant !
GS is definitely a keeper, especially if I think what is incoming ! Can't wait to see it !
Lovely shot of two obsessions, Art
We need to do the 'multiple loves' WristScan again. Andrew
Timely suggestion, Andrew . . .
. . . as I'm on call for WS duty next week. Watches and the obsession of your choice will be the theme for August 9th . . .
thanks, Art. Too many to fit in one photo, though. A PuristS ...
... life is too full. ;-) look forward to Friday. Andrew
For sure ...
Team, I got this watch in May 2012 and, since this time, is the only watch that I never ever considered to put on a trade. This is a rare proposition, since I'm an addicted flipper. Here are two pictures that I took, around the time that I got the watch. ...
...and I'm for sure....
not surprised a bit that it is Survivor ... that one is on my wish - dream - nightmare list for long now Best Damjan
Where there is love
and duo...soon it must be three :) ;) What more than love we need for survival indeed great response my dear friend Best Damjan
Love is all you need...
And a few watches of course! ;) I am very happy for you, dear friend! :) Best Blomman
Long Live the KING !
Have to get one of these .... ! Must ! Superb duo, Blomman ! Superb !
The DSA would fit right into your collection, Flamenco! :)
Thank you! Here are a couple of fresh pics from today. Deep Sea Alarm as a tool watch! ;) Best Blomman ...
Surviving by hiding ....
Well, I strongly assume that most, if not all PuristS are prepared for the unlikely case of a watch breakdown during a trip and always have with them a spare watch in the car. This one is mine, and one of my oldest watches, a Glycine Incursore 46mm. this ...
Surviving by making itself indispensable ...
This watch is with me since thirteen years, in fact, it is my oldest watch. It was the first Marine Diver with white dial that was made, and one of the first Marine Divers altogether (no. 0004). I have acquired so many muy macho watches since then, always...
Versatile on the straps, Marcus
I have seen some of these photos before, of course, but never noticed the different straps until they are all here side-by-side. They all look good. How many times has it been in for service? Andrew
The bookends ...
At one end of the collection is the JLC Reverso Grand Date. The watch that I purchased for my 40th birthday and the one that led me to discover ThePuristS community as I researched the options. At the other end of the collection is the F.P.Journe Dead Sec...
Indeed the
Alpha and Omega of your perfectly balanced collection Best regards dear Andrew Cheers mate Yours Damjan
I appreciate your passion
And your taste. This is what collecting is all about Best, Joe
Too kind, Joe ...
... and I could certainly say the same about you! Appreciated. Andrew
The funny thing is that I can answer in the same way than past week.
UN Sonata and Freak: Keepers in my heart: Patek WT: JLC MMR: Breguet Type XX Platinum: Rolex 6542: Tudor 7924: Blancpain FF: And so many others! HAGWE. Nicolas ...
You have
Survivors Camp my dear friend and you are the drill Sergeant ) Indeed all keepers!!! Only thing is that we wanna big picture of FF ;) Sincerely yours Damjan
Terrorizing quaint Paris again ! LOL
Such is the state of your collection. This is your theme!
My holiest of holy grails
Your BP FF is just stunning! I've been dreaming of owning one ever since I stumbled across this forum a long time ago and saw a picture of it (posted by you!). Never trade it!!!! If you do let me know :-) Marwan
Aaah, this one is loaded of History. If I had to decide between a TR 900 and this one....
I would let go the TR 900... Which means a lot. Best, Marwan. Nicolas
All great watches but ...
... that Patek World Time has really grown on me over the years. One day perhaps. Thanks for the photos, Nico. Andrew
Flourishing ...
More than surviving , a small army is flourishing ! Genta lives and leaves a timeless legacy. Modern interpretation of classics, the way I like it! There is one very representative piece that is missing ... Am taking my time to savior Genta greatness ! Ni...
Jason... your collection growth rate is amazing....
....but I am glad to have 2 out of 3 of the Genta design pictured here. Have fun in BJ and catch up soon.
Consolidation ...
Been consolidating for some time now ... Tastes change ... Thanks ! Yes, we should, we must catch up !
Trying not to think ....
But its a struggle coming onto PursitS Pro !!! Lets not forget the 5711 !! LOL
Old faithful
This is the first watch I ever bought using my own money. I got it when I was in college, it was my first winter away from my home and decided that I'd get some thing to commemorate the step I'd taken in my life. Nothing outstanding, nothing special... Th...
Almost let go of it several times
But when ever i put it on the wrist, i change my mind again. Happened 3x. Best Iceman ...
As they say
3 times a luck so we have one lucky survivor here...no surprise...that is awesome piece Sincerely Damjan
Minerva
The Minerva is a very special and personal watch for me. I have a very personal letter from Managing Director Jean-Jacques Frey. In this letter he told me that my watch was made late 1998 or very early 1999. The watch and movement were assembled by Mr Pie...
Can we call it
a gentle survivor? Thank you for input and great pictures dear Livius Best Damjan
That's a superb connection with the company and ...
.... the watchmakers involved in your watch. Special. Andrew
Great topic....
...I like Art's rule for not including heirlooms. That of course makes it much harder.......
There are rules and then
there are Art's rules and we only obey to Art's ;) Cordially Damjan
& How could I sell this watch?
Tiny, blurry, first-generation digital photos tell my failing memory that this Bell & Ross Space 3 was my first "bought it for myself" Swiss watch. I can still vaguely recall buying the rubber strap & titanium deployant on the Internet for &100 because th...
this has got to be my survivor.
in nov 2008 i bought 2 of these. 1 for myself and 1 for my sons 21st birthday which wasnt until august 3rd 2009. he's 25 tomorrow and we still have them. i may have had a couple of watches slightly longer, but this is the survivor that is bound to survive...
Great story ...
Sir Graham, Nice, very nice watch. I wish my son paid a minimal attention to watches. Congratulations, it's a survivor for sure, Nilo
Thank you Lord Nilo, i'm...
Thank you Lord Nilo, i'm not sure it gets the wear it requires from him, but its often on the wrist for special occasions. as a mechanic and guitarist its not a watch for work or most play. i'm off on a day trip to london with my current love interest tom...
buy your ladyfriend a watch while you're in the Smoke
Graham, I shouldn't think you'd need added cred in the City as you're probably like a card counter in Las Vegas - known to all the dealers and their security men! MIke
not me Mike, you know...
not me Mike, you know i rarely buy new so they dont give me much time. luckily my lady friend isnt interested in having a watch, she likes pretty shiny bracelets instead. her birthday next month so i'll try to find something suitable. we're taking her 14 ...
Kind of survivor
that I would like to be able to present one day!!! Perfect dear graham perfect!!!! Bravo! Love the watch Yours Damjan
I hope your son is ....
... posting on a watch forum in 25 years time saying how much this Omega means to him! Nice story, Graham. Hope all is well at your end of the world. Andrew
thanks Andrew. i hope that...
thanks Andrew. i hope that in 25 years time he'll still have it and tell his kids how he got it, but i dont think he'll be a collector or forum member. too many other things going on in his life. best G *Alert from:* www:watchprosite *Posted By:* AndrewD ...
I think we've changed a bit ...
... since we were 25, Graham. You never know where he'll be and what Forums he will be reading. He has your genes, remember, and possibly your watch collection too. ;-) But stay well and don't make it too easy for the next generation. :-0 A
I may have posted this particular pic too many times :-)
This one..... HAGWE! Ken ...
Thank you all!
I DO love this watch - so much so that this one may be turning into my beater watch, I am afraid... hahaha. Ken
In case someone wondered why I wasn't posting lately...
I did survive, however. Thank goodness this time I had the common sense of not wearing a watch while downhill biking... I hope I regain the full use of my right hand soon (I can again typewrite with two hands after three weeks!) and so make a few Summer-w...
Ouch, my friend! Happy to know that the damages are limited.
Recover soon, and in the best possible way. And come back to us soon, please. We miss you! All the best, amigo. Nicolas
Did wonder !
Hope it's nothing too serious ! Photography is much safer sport ! And That still qualifies as a wrist shot .... I think ! Get well soon !
Response that I was not expecting!!!
glad that in the end all went well sorry for bad pun not intended So your next piece will be AP Survivor? Get well soon dear sanro was missing you Best regards Damjan
Thank you, my friends, I will get better...
...slowly but surely. My next piece, Damjan, will indeed be an AP, but not a Survivor ;) It already lies in its box, waiting for an event that will justify my giving it to myself...maybe Christmas?! Really, China is showing me the virtue of patience!
Good to see you survived
Heal quickly and enjoy the new AP. I thought the year was going by quickly, but waiting for a watch at Christmas is one way to slow things down! Regards, Andrew
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