Post by: ICanFixThat on April 05, 2010, 02:58:40 AM
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1316)
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1317)
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1318)
Post by: donvito on April 05, 2010, 03:02:38 AM
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 05, 2010, 03:09:06 AM
Post by: donvito on April 05, 2010, 04:22:39 AM
Yes, the Minathor series are watchmaker's knifes.
Thx :cheers: The tools look like they were made to service watches.
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 05, 2010, 07:15:58 AM
The Minathor toolbox tools are from Bergeon. Technically Wenger identifies the Minathor series as "Watch and Micro-Technology" tools. The name is actually an acrynom; 'hor' standing for 'horological' (or some word derivived from horology). I can't remember the details, I just like my watches to work these days.Yes, the Minathor series are watchmaker's knifes.
Thx :cheers: The tools look like they were made to service watches.
Post by: AHB on April 05, 2010, 07:18:39 AM
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 05, 2010, 10:04:05 AM
Post by: Zed on April 05, 2010, 10:34:01 AM
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 05, 2010, 03:29:41 PM
Post by: M.TEX on April 05, 2010, 04:49:18 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 09, 2010, 05:13:39 AM
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1327)
Post by: Zed on April 09, 2010, 07:33:28 AM
The Standard Micro Tool Selection:
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1327)
very nice, the second up from the bottom on the left with the notch is a spring bar strap remover,
Post by: Magnus on April 09, 2010, 07:55:54 PM
Post by: Smaug on July 05, 2015, 07:08:14 PM
Dear Victorinox, please bring back the Minithor, because these prices are hard to stomach. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Minathor-50-Watchmaker-EvoWood-Swiss-Army-Knife-Bergeon-Complement-Set-/261909582535?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfb0712c7)
I'm sad to say that I remember deliberating on this a couple years ago, at around $100. Victorinox probably won't continue it though. I can't see it being a high-volume seller, maybe only watchmakers were buying it? But in a way, a set of micro tools makes a lot more sense in a SAK than the shrunken-down tools we normally get.
Now, the price is up 250% (compared to the plastic-handled one, anyway) and I'm not willing to pay it. The original plastic-handled one had a fine-tipped tweezers.
Post by: Chako on July 05, 2015, 07:14:59 PM
Nice club version of the Bergeon. I have this one also. :tu:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=22342.0
Welcome to the club. :cheers:
Post by: tosh on July 05, 2015, 09:26:36 PM
As for Victorinox rereleasing the Minathor... :think:
I say not, its about time Victorinox did something original.
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 05, 2015, 11:41:58 PM
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on July 06, 2015, 03:05:28 AM
I love the pouch. My mom had a purse made from the same material ::)emphasize HAD a purse made from that material.
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Post by: Rich S on July 06, 2015, 12:38:48 PM
my watch makers tools including a staking set/ case openers/ dozens of screw drivers, etc. Really pretty knife, just doubt its true usefulness (but I'd still like to have one in my collection :-)
Rich
Post by: marduk on July 06, 2015, 01:39:27 PM
MIN(iature) AT(elier) HOR(loge)
Miniature watch workshop
Post by: Chako on July 06, 2015, 01:52:08 PM
Post by: enki_ck on July 06, 2015, 01:55:33 PM
Francis, if I remember correctly, Minathor is an acronym for the following in French:
MIN(iature) AT(elier) HOR(loge)
Miniature watch workshop
This is a five year old thread, Francis hasn't been around for almost a year.
Post by: Chako on July 06, 2015, 01:57:42 PM
I didn't notice it until my second post to this necro thread. :rofl:
Post by: Etherealicer on July 06, 2015, 01:58:47 PM
Still good information :DFrancis, if I remember correctly, Minathor is an acronym for the following in French:
MIN(iature) AT(elier) HOR(loge)
Miniature watch workshop
This is a five year old thread, Francis hasn't been around for almost a year.
And for the record:
BERNINA 504 is the best Wenger, you wanna proof? It has no cap-lifter! QED
Post by: curious1 on January 15, 2016, 12:32:24 AM
I just joined this forum because I noticed there was some information about the Wenger Minathor Bergeon watchmaker's tool. I also noticed that the vendor from whom I bought this item has discontinued it.
I have one that OFREI used to sell called the Classic, with red plastic sides and I cannot recall what it sold for (or what it might be worth today. I did have the extra slots filled with the added 4 tools (mostly screwdrivers) and it is in great condition.
Can anyone tell me it's value?
Thank you in advance
Post by: cody6268 on January 15, 2016, 02:29:28 PM
The best in my opinion--Handyman/Safari (since this one has the small clip blade) which is now known as the Victorinox Delemont S18--since it's essentially an 85mm Victorinox Fieldmaster.
Wenger seems to have made many more special purpose SAKs than Victorinox--one with a special tool for unlocking toilet paper dispensers (the Toilet Paper SAK), one for emergency braces repair (Orthodon or something like that), one for working with lab gas chromatography equipment, the three Berninas (in two sizes) for seamstresses, and then this one for watches.
Post by: lowtech on January 17, 2016, 10:38:49 PM
Post by: tosh on January 18, 2016, 01:14:09 PM
I'f your an horologist, it will be indeed. I myself just drop my watch off at the jeweler's when it needs repair, so I don't see an actual need for it--even though it would be a interesting piece in my collection.
The best in my opinion--Handyman/Safari (since this one has the small clip blade) which is now known as the Victorinox Delemont S18--since it's essentially an 85mm Victorinox Fieldmaster.
Wenger seems to have made many more special purpose SAKs than Victorinox--one with a special tool for unlocking toilet paper dispensers (the Toilet Paper SAK), one for emergency braces repair (Orthodon or something like that), one for working with lab gas chromatography equipment, the three Berninas (in two sizes) for seamstresses, and then this one for watches.
Didn't know about the 3rd Bernina :think:
Can you elaborate please :tu:
Post by: Singh on January 19, 2016, 01:50:22 PM
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/sx975/we-can-rebuild-this-thread-we-have-the-technology_zps40726257.jpg)