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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.
Soviet vintage today
Here you go buddy : http://www.watchstyle.com/ http://www.fredawatchstraps.com/index.html
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.
1889 Elgin
Soviet vintage today
Nothing new here...
[Cross-post from 'I just a bought a...' in the Fine Living, etc. subforum]
I'm interested in a honey color and want it in 19mm.
Great looking watch, nice size too.
I like this a lot. Who's the maker?
BAM: http://www.thewatchboys.com/iwc-styl...tch-p-199.html