Show us your Minerva!

Aroxx · Jun 4, 2023

Let's see those Minervas! I've had it in the back of my head for awhile that we need a dedicated Minerva thread and was just inspired by another thread. I have a special place in my heart for Minerva because I received this one as a gift early on and it sent me down the rabbit hole of mechanical watches. They seem to be uncommon out in the wild so anyone who has one post it here!

Mine is a Valjoux 88 (72C with the moonphase added). Rumor has it they found some NOS movements and made these in the 80s-90s. Not much other info around on mine I'm afraid. My movement is signed by Record which is strange and unfortunate. Oh well. I may start another thread at some point because in doing research I’ve found other Minervas with unsigned or cross signed movements.

Anyway, let the pictures begin!

bubba48 · Jun 4, 2023

Wehrmacht pocket watch

bubba48 · Jun 4, 2023

General Post Office (UK) pocket watch

https://www.britishtelephones.com/clocks/watches.htm

hejsam · Oct 4, 2023

VD712 Swedish military issued today

https://omegaforums.net/threads/minerva-vd-712-tre-kronor-valjoux-72.128816/

size11s · Oct 4, 2023

I'll play, in the shadow of the much more common valjoux 72, a Valjoux 71......

Aroxx · Oct 4, 2023

Thanks for bumping this thread @hejsam! That one is a real stunner! Hopefully some more Minervas show up!

rootbeer7 · Oct 4, 2023

Aroxx
Let's see those Minervas! I've had it in the back of my head for awhile that we need a dedicated Minerva thread and was just inspired by another thread. I have a special place in my heart for Minerva because I received this one as a gift early on and it sent me down the rabbit hole of mechanical watches. They seem to be uncommon out in the wild so anyone who has one post it here!

Mine is a Valjoux 88 (72C with the moonphase added). Rumor has it they found some NOS movements and made these in the 80s-90s. Not much other info around on mine I'm afraid. My movement is signed by Record which is strange and unfortunate. Oh well. I may start another thread at some point because in doing research I’ve found other Minervas with unsigned or cross signed movements.

Anyway, let the pictures begin!

That is exquisite. I’m going to start looking now!

nitediver · Oct 4, 2023

This Minerva "Phythagore" featuring a Cal. 48 dates from circa 1999. I particularly love the vintage vibe of the 34mm case and bullseye layout of the Salmon dial.