This movement, already in existence for more than 100 years, worked perfectly before its restoration and embellishment. It originates in Minerva’s early chronograph production when the company was still called Robert Frères Villeret (RFV). Only in 1923 was “Minerva” introduced as a brand name. To this day, the success of Minerva’s stopwatches remains unbroken, most recently flowing into a takeover by the Richemont concern, which led to a partnership with Montblanc. This watch is a great example of the art of watchmaking at the top of its game. And because of its archival age, it was predestined for improvement through Grieb & Benzinger’s historically inclined techniques.