Montblanc vs. Minerva

Dec 05, 2014,07:14 AM
 

Last weeks saw two new wonderful pieces added to my collection.

The Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph
Minerva Clibre 13.20

I was overwhelmed since the launching of the Pulsograph at SIHH.
However as watch snob, never really enjoyed the brand name and history of Montblanc.
After months of thinking, my heart overtook rationality.
And today I am very happy about that decision.

A simply stunning watch.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to acquire the Minerva rosé gold calibre M13.20
As well a stunning watch and mechanism.

Which one I prefer: I love the Minerva history, calibre,...
But the end result to finishing - Montblanc is the winner for me. 



















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Two fantastic watches

 
 By: Mark in Paris : December 5th, 2014-07:45
I also had the opportunity to handle some of the Villeret collection watches with their beautiful Minerva caliber. The movements are absolutley fantastic. Of course, I was also thinking about the "Montblanc" name on the dial and if I could accept it. Well... 

minerva for me please!

 
 By: Alex83 : December 5th, 2014-07:45
but I might be biased...I'm just going through a period of obsession for Minerva... both are jewels in any case, congrats for the superb catch!! enjoy them in good health. cheers, Alex

Thanks

 
 By: ambel : December 5th, 2014-08:02
Still have an obsession for Minerva. If Richemont group would have kept this name - it would be a stunner brand nowadays, that for me could compete with Patek. But here I am a bit biassed of course But the quality, finishing,... of the Montblanc is a kill... 

Big congrats for having these 2 stunning pieces!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 5th, 2014-16:33
My MB villeret chrongraph grand feu enamel has the same beautiful movement as your Heritage Pulsograph! It's the Calibre 13.21 monopusher - the finishing is superb and the monopusher feel is silky smooth (so is the winding of the watch). You have the best...  

Alex 11... Bravo.

 
 By: amanico : December 5th, 2014-22:26
Bravo for having let your Watch Snobbery aside. Bravo for having pulled the trigger. Bravo for this pair. The Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph is certainly a good Watch. I hope they will release it in white metal Black dial one day. As for the Villeret, what... 

Two have one is nice, but ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 6th, 2014-12:23
to have both is even nicer. Congrats! I have a soft spot for the Minerva, because of its additional spice. Oliver

Awesome, those pre Montblanc Gnutti Minerva watches

 
 By: mkt33 : December 6th, 2014-16:40
are difficult to see now...perhaps there are more NOS in Europe...none here in the USA that I've been able to track down Beautiful additions...a big congratulations :-) Wear in good health, Mike

Congratulations!

 
 By: tudorctin : December 7th, 2014-09:13
Amazing movement! His big brother says Hi! Regards, Constantin ...  

Killer shot Constantin!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 7th, 2014-17:28
Masthead material for our Montblanc forum here :) So in love with your calibre 16.29. I may get to see one in Singapore soon... another PuristS has this watch in Singapore :) Cheers robin

Great shot

 
 By: ambel : December 8th, 2014-10:50
Indeed awesome. Willt ry to have some pictures taken of both by a fellow purist.. with ana cutal camera