Minerva Owner Review : Atypical, noble and distinguished

40mm, no bezel, maximum opening that puts this magnificent, immaculate enamel dial front and center. Emerging from the Roaring Twenties, in the heart of the 1930s, these enamel dials were produced for several brands, which piled their logos and trademarks on top. This version features two scales: a spiral tachymeter that can measure speed over three minutes (unlike the one minute of classic tachymeter scales) and a very practical telemeter for determining whether a storm is approaching or moving away, or, in the past, for locating the enemy front by calculating the distance between the cannon shot and the explosion. A single pusher, therefore, a single button to start, stop, and reset the chronograph. A superb onion crown completes this watch with its irresistible charm. Half of its 14mm thickness comes from the prominent domed plexiglass crystal, and the best part of this marvel is that it can be opened from the front—and, if you'll excuse the expression, from the back—to directly access the (unsigned) movement. Most of these watches are gold-plated or yellow gold-plated, but mine is chrome, which is much more versatile. The lugs are almost nonexistent, giving it a stunning look. It looks great with jeans and a t-shirt, and equally at home with a crisp white shirt and a suit. It's definitely one of my watches that gets the most positive feedback!