C.V.S - Founder's Edition
Inspired by the human cardiovascular system, a homage to the healthcare profession and a reminder of our origins.
About mynervA WATCHES
STORYTELLING THROUGH WATCHMAKING - MY STORY
Mynerva Watches was conceptualised from inspiration drawn from my experiences as a healthcare worker in Australia, whilst staying true to my heritage as a Singaporean. Through my designs, I strive to blend the natural elegance found within and around us, with the technical intricacies of a well-designed timepiece.
As other enthusiasts might have experienced, the idea to start my own microbrand stemmed from a fever dream during a mindful 4-hour drive to visit my wife in Sydney. This was while I was working in Orange, a rural town in New South Wales, when I made these drives frequently. I would cross the Blue Mountains on these drives, which is a tourist attraction to most, but the national park holds a special place in my heart. Taking in the beauty of the natural landscape and historic towns across the seasonal changes, the idea of starting Mynerva Watches filled my wandering mind.
I thought hard about the brand name, and landed on the name "Mynerva". This was based on Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. The "Y" in its name pays homage to my amazing life partner who has been incredibly supportive of me pursuing this venture.
Wisdom is acquired through experiences over time and is often passed on to the next generation, in the form of stories. Similarly, each timepiece of Mynerva Watches represents a unique story, and I would hope that people who choose to invest in them have their own specific connections to them, which can also be passed on to their own loved ones.
Then came the brainstorming about the brand’s logo. An angel’s wing to some, a single leaf to others. The angel wing represents wisdom and grace, and the leaf represents the agelessness and beauty of nature, which I have probably harped on too much by this point.
Thus, Mynerva Watches was born.
It is my sincere hope that Mynerva Watches also represents the communities that have had a similar journey as I have, with their own unique stories to share.
Thank you for being a part of what is going to be an amazing adventure filled with stories.
Melvin Ng
Founder of Mynerva Watches
