Minerva 199CH

Cal 19-9 CH, 42 mm big ( the movement ) and 46 mm big ( the case ). A giant, but an appealing one. Best, Nicolas

This year, Montblanc revisited another jewel from the Minerva Patrimony, with the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow. Here is the original chronograph, issued in the very late Thirties. Credit picture: Christies. It was a giant chronograph for

Oversized with their 45 / 46 mm case, charming with their enamel dials, and uber interesting with their Cal 19-9. Here are two pictures: And here, an extract about their movement: I am totally mad about these vintage giants. Best, Nicolas

Here are two 33.3 I wanted to show you. One has been taken in picture by Blomman: This black beauty has to be credited to john Goldberger: And, as for an extra bonus, this golden beauty found on the net, signed Tissot, but Tissot and Omega were so close i