chezlaskin
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SOLD: Minerva
Brand: Minerva - (more)
Series: M13200
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Condition: MINT
Location: United States
Status: SOLD
Listed: Oct 8, 2023, 1:02 AM
Retail Price: USD
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FS: MINERVA 18k pink gold chronograph. This rare piece is from that short period between when Minerva was sold (by the Frey family) to a group of Italian investors and watch enthusiasts. It was finally sold to Richemont - after which the brand name Minerva essentially disappeared, and was replaced by Montblanc. During that short period of time, the Minerva calibres were significantly upgraded to high-horology standards (as they remain at the very top-end of the Montblanc offerings). This watch was purchased by me (on this forum) from William Massena. It has the legendary 13-20 calibre - significantly upgraded by the owners at that time. The current watches Montblanc offers with this calibre are labeled 13-21. In lieu original papers, I have a letter from Montblanc confirming the authenticity and saying it was manufactured in 2002. This watch is MINT. It has the original Minerva alligator strap, and 18k gold Minerva buckle - plus a Minerva box from that period purchased separately. It's an absolutely stunning high-grade manual chronograph with a legendary calibre. The strap and buckle are in 90% condition. The outer and inner box are mint, with the exception of a little degrading of the leather inside the box. This is a rare opportunity - these don't come around ofter, and I am reluctantly parting with it and hope it finds a home with a passionate collector who appreciates it.
