{"product_id":"writing-time-by-franco-cologni-9782080301581","title":"Writing Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minerva watch manufacture, established in 1858 in Villeret, Switzerland, produces fine handmade watches in a time-honoured fashion. The expertise, precision, and grand tradition of watchmaking have been passed down for generations. An important and forward-looking brand, it encourages new and modern tools and production, while still maintaining the spirit of a small company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, Minerva joined forces with renowned fountain pen producer Montblanc, and created the Minerva Institute for Research in Fine Watchmaking to safeguard the company's \u003cem\u003esavoir-faire\u003c\/em\u003e and craftsmanship. The carefully-chosen master watchmakers in the Minerva workshops continue to make watches by hand, respecting the traditional principles of the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReviving the most sophisticated tradition of Swiss watchmaking, legendary models have made their appearance, from the two single button chronographs of the Villeret 1858 Collection, to the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec that pays homage to the inventor of the \"instrument of writing time\" and is the first Montblanc movement entirely conceived in the workshops of the manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008, Minerva celebrated its 150th anniversary, marking one and a half centuries of watchmaking history, and a rich heritage of tradition and techniques that is preserved by Minerva and Montblanc in the Minerva Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433363194092,"sku":"9782080301581","price":280.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782080301581.jpg?v=1774765079","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/writing-time-by-franco-cologni-9782080301581","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}