KMII[Montblanc Moderator]
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The movement was designed that wayβ¦
Mar 30, 2024,19:05 PM
As in the fourties the designers thought that this would improve the accuracy. The angles are all at 45, 90 and 180 degrees in the movement as an example.
And overall the proportions are truly spot on πππ»
As for the accuracy, for an unregulated watch itβs impressive and easily in chronometer standards ππ»
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My first Minervaβ¦
By: KMII : March 29th, 2024-18:54
Many, many moons ago, on the day I became moderator here, a kind forum member agreed to meet in a town in the middle, allowing me to take over the watch on the same day. I had the strap changed straight away, knowing getting a new Minerva one would not ag...
The movement was designed that wayβ¦
By: KMII : March 30th, 2024-19:05
As in the fourties the designers thought that this would improve the accuracy. The angles are all at 45, 90 and 180 degrees in the movement as an example. And overall the proportions are truly spot on πππ» As for the accuracy, for an unregulated watch itβs...
Glad you enjoy itβ¦
By: KMII : March 29th, 2024-22:25
Absolutely one of my favorites, too - and a grand example that good horology and exquisite design choices do not have to cost the world ππ»
Many, many moons ago
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : March 29th, 2024-20:31
I met a gentleman on the day when he became a moderator here in my home town and I am still pretty sure: the Minerva found the right home. I am very happy, that you still wearing this beauty, my Friend! Well it for a long time with the best of your health...
I mean
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : March 30th, 2024-12:27
wear it with the best of your health!
+++1!
By: amanico : March 31st, 2024-20:26
No reissues there π€·π»ββοΈ
By: KMII : March 30th, 2024-19:07
This one is from 1996 but similar models have been around for almost 50 years prior to that. After Montblanc took it over from the Gnutti family, the brand as such disappeared π€·π»ββοΈ