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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

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gdl203

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Tuesday;3683915 said:
As far as I knew, they were bought out by some Italian investment group who then took the named and made a lot of stupid pronouncements about making the brand on par with VC, PP, and AP. They figured that they had several in-house movement designs and a stock of unused movements, so that made them a true manufacturer. They priced their re-cased movements attractively, but priced them beyond all reason.

This is just what I've heard from other Minerva nerds. I did see the concept pictures from the revamped line, but I've never seen one in the metal or even heard of a single person taking delivery.

As far as them being a deal, they were that. The Pythagore model was around US$1200 new in the mid to late 90s. At some point the company realized that they could get a lot more and bumped the price up to $3000, but people still snapped them up. Not high production pieces, but they definitely had a place in collectors hearts.


If I am not mistaken, Montblanc (via Richemont) then purchased Minerva and their production facilities so today Montblanc watches would be the evolution of Minerva.
 

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You guys have a recommendation on a leather strapmaker? Plain, no particular style, but I'm interested in a honey color and want it in 19mm. Can't seem to find one by the usual makers and I don't want to commission a croc strap for this watch.
 

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[Cross-post from 'I just a bought a...' in the Fine Living, etc. subforum] Glashütte Original Senator w/ moonphase indicator & power reserve.
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Originally Posted by gazman70k
Yes, this is mine. The reflection of the crystal is a real b!tch. Will use a circular polariser to bring out the contrast of the dial.
Gorgeous. I love the simplicity.
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1889 Elgin

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Very nice - we don't see enough pocket watches on here.
Originally Posted by Kappelan
Soviet vintage today
I like this a lot. Who's the maker?
Originally Posted by gdl203
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Those blued hands are beautiful.
Originally Posted by AgentQ
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Glashütte Original Senator w/ moonphase indicator & power reserve.


I like the way it maintains a relatively clean design despite the extra features.
 

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Lowering the tone a little with a new watch for wearing with jeans. The Hirsch Medici strap cost nearly as much as the watch (Seiko 5 SKEN61) , but it looks so much better on leather:

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Originally Posted by TheWraith
Great looking watch, nice size too.

Thank you

Originally Posted by ManofKent
I like this a lot. Who's the maker?

It is Rodina - Родина.

The first soviet watch with auto movement. 1956-1960 years

It was made on the first Moscow watches factory.
 

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^ awesome hands
 
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