A Hidden Gem? Unveiling The Fascinating World of Minerva.

​‪@montblanc‬ #Montblanc #Minerva #MONOCHROMEwatches Nestled in Villeret, in the heart of the Swiss Jura mountains, is a Manufacture that can look back at more than 165 years of watchmaking. Owned by Montblanc since 2007, Minerva has a unique reputation among collectors and enthusiasts. Valued for its chronograph and high level of detail, the spirit of Minerva is very much alive! Still today, the movements are made in-house, including the hairsprings! Today, we sit down with Laurent Lecamp, Global Managing Director for both Montblanc and Minerva, to learn more about precision chronographs, hand-finished mechanical movements, and artisanal watchmaking. Oh, and we discover two of the brand's latest: the Split-Seconds Chronograph and the Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph! Enjoy! ------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:27 The Minerva Tradition 04:53 A Generational Legacy 08:42 Uncompromised Finishing 09:53 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph 13:50 1858 Split-Seconds Chronograph 15:17 What Perfection is Made Of ------------------- 2025, all rights reserved to MONOCHROME Watches. For more about horology, check https://monochrome-watches.com for reviews, news, collectors' insights, and more. Follow MONOCHROME on Instagram:   / monochromewatches   See more videos on our site: https://monochrome-watches.com/tag/vi... Discover the latest watch news: https://monochrome-watches.com/blog/ Shop for watch accessories: https://shop.monochrome-watches.com And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Cheers!

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