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New release from Minerva

Minerva recently released a "crownless" watch. All winding and setting is done via the bezel. $38,000
4d
By: Thomas_3
15
amanico
741

I guess in the meantime…

The bet that there are enough people conversant with Minerva history might no longer be a good one - especially not those that would be willing to pay the current price level for it. Let’s not forget that the high grade finishing Minerva only started with
4d
By: quattro
42
Moka-Tiger (Ron)
1320

At least 3mm too large…

To my eyes, which makes the proportions not optimal and I am not a fan of the bimetal aesthetics personally. While I do applaud the doing something new approach I am also far from convinced that a fluted bezel works well for the Minerva brand - at least i
4d
By: quattro
42
Moka-Tiger (Ron)
1320

Minerva The Unveiled Crownless

Minerva has recently become a stand-alone brand again . One of the models of this new era is The Unveiled Crownless , ref. MB137544 . credit: Swisswatches Magazine As its name suggests, it is a crownless model inspired by a bezel-activated military watch
4d
By: quattro
42
Moka-Tiger (Ron)
1320

Quick shot of the Minerva Cal.13-20 chronograph…

Looking into four countries from this vantage point 🇸🇮🇭🇷🇭🇺🇦🇹
9d
By: KMII
30
KMII
945

Back from the watchmaker after a second trip.

It was running slow after a service, so back she went. Thankfully running properly now 3 days of testing. Here is my Minerva Aviation 45. From 1997. Made in 50 examples. Known as reference A71-A6B. 42mm which was considered oversized in 1997. The movement
10d
By: Champthekid
16
Champthekid
970

I hope you wife recovers well!

Me and my wife went to grezi. Now Sabres. Lange for me too. I do admit, I always desire a 1815 chrono however I am happy with my montblanc Minerva. For now 🙃
19d
By: aperna
26
agyzace
1230

Vintage Minerva Chronograph Ref 1527.

A rare bird. Rare and quite eye catching. Valjoux 71 beating inside. Best, Nicolas
24d
By: amanico
16
amanico
895

How to Judge Watch of the Month

Get a good night's sleep, stumble into breakfast room and prepare "REVITALIZATION PROCESS" Choices, Choices! (they 'all look the same' to wife / just like 'all watches look the same' to wives) SYCHRONIZE Seiko Flight Master Automatic & ATMOS CLOCK Mak
1M
By: cazalea
9
riverside / Henry
732

Minerva "anniversary" Pythagore cal 48

My 38 mm x 9 mm Minerva Pythagore cal 48 "anniversary" which was made in 1999 under the Frey father and son team. Manual wind. The calibre 48 design is suppose to epitomize the Pythagorean golden ratio of proportionality and ratios. It has a cult-like fol
1M
By: this_hobby_of_hours
9
amanico
480