Secret Minnaar
A Private Gallery on Your Wrist.
An Original Work of Art. A Secret Worth Discovering.
The Secret Minnaar brings together two traditional arts: miniature watercolor painting and mechanical watchmaking.
Concealed within a mechanical wristwatch is an original, individually created watercolor painting, revealed through the watch's exhibition case back.
Turn the watch over, and an intimate work of art comes into view.
The Secret Minnaar is both a functional timepiece and a singular artistic creation—an object to wear, admire, collect, and treasure.
Each Secret Minnaar is a unique original, individually registered in the Minnaar Catalogue with an assigned Sovereign Value of 200 SV.
A Work of Art to Wear. A Secret to Treasure.
The Art of the Secret Minnaar
An Intimate Encounter With Original Art.
A Secret Minnaar transforms an everyday object into a personal artistic experience.
The traditional mechanical wristwatch becomes a miniature gallery, housing a watercolor painting created by Steven Minnaar.
The painting may portray an individual, explore an artistic subject, or express an idea through color and imagery.
Its small dimensions invite intimate observation, rewarding the viewer with a discovery that remains largely concealed while the watch is worn.
In its traditional form, the Secret Minnaar features a hand-wound mechanical movement with 17 jewels, combining the craftsmanship of mechanical timekeeping with original miniature painting.
Every Secret Minnaar is individually conceived and created.
An Original Painting That Happens to Tell Time.
One of One
Originality. Individuality. Rarity.
Each Secret Minnaar is a unique work of art.
The miniature watercolor is individually painted by hand and permanently presented within its mechanical wristwatch.
Every completed work receives its own unique Minnaar Catalogue identity, photographic documentation, assigned Sovereign Value, and digital Certificate of Authenticity.
The original painting, mechanical timepiece, and artistic designation form a singular collectible work.
Each Secret Minnaar becomes part of my continuing artistic exploration of beauty, individuality, artistic value, and the relationship between ordinary objects and original art.
Through the Minnaar Touch, the completed creation receives its permanent identity as Minnaar Money.
One Original. One Identity. One Secret Minnaar.
Sovereign Value — 200 SV
Each Secret Minnaar carries an established Sovereign Value of:
200 SV
1 SV = 1 Troy Ounce of Silver
Sovereign Value is my personal artistic valuation and exchange commitment.
It represents the value I am willing to accept for an artwork and would willingly offer in other Minnaar Money to acquire it.
As a registered Minnaar, an acquired Secret Minnaar carries the established privileges of ownership and exchange.
Its owner may retain it as a personal treasure, present it as a gift, or propose exchanging it for other eligible, available Minnaars of equal total Sovereign Value.
Multiple smaller registered Minnaars may also be combined toward a Secret Minnaar when one becomes available for exchange.
All acquisitions and exchanges are subject to individual arrangements, eligibility, and availability.
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The Secret Minnaar and the Minnaar Art Library
Discover the Extraordinary.
The Minnaar Art Library invites individuals to experience original and personally selected fine art in their everyday surroundings.
Its collection includes paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, Readymades, and other distinctive artistic creations.
The Secret Minnaar occupies a special place within this larger collection.
Because of its rarity, delicate miniature painting, and mechanical construction, Secret Minnaars are reserved for carefully arranged private viewings and special presentations.
Visitors to Minnaar Studio may inquire about opportunities to examine available examples and discover the artistic craftsmanship that makes each work unique.
Although the Minnaar Art Library's regular checkout program allows eligible artworks to circulate through refundable deposits, Secret Minnaars are considered individually for viewing, exhibition, and possible acquisition.
Discover the Minnaar Art Library. Experience the Extraordinary.
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A Personal Treasury of Extraordinary Objects
A Minnaar Treasury is a personal collection of artworks assembled according to the owner's individual interests and artistic judgment.
It may begin with a single Sovereign Impression and grow to include original drawings, paintings, sculptures, limited editions, and other distinctive creations.
The Secret Minnaar represents an exceptional acquisition within this system.
Its combination of original miniature painting, mechanical craftsmanship, rarity, and permanent Catalogue registration makes it a distinctive addition to a personal collection.
Like other eligible registered Minnaars, it retains its assigned Sovereign Value and established exchange privileges.
Collect What You Love. Treasure What You Own. Enjoy the Freedom to Exchange.
The Art of Freedom
At the heart of Minnaar Money is my belief in the dignity and sovereignty of every individual.
I create and select artworks according to my own artistic judgment, celebrating the freedom to create, to choose, to establish value, and to exchange peacefully with others.
The Secret Minnaar expresses these principles through an intimate and unexpected artistic creation.
An object traditionally associated with the measurement of time becomes a personal gallery containing an original work of art.
Its meaning, beauty, and desirability are discovered through individual experience and judgment.
The art is the medium. Beauty is the language. The philosophy is the message.
Inquire About a Secret Minnaar
An Invitation to Collectors.
I welcome private inquiries from collectors interested in the Secret Minnaar collection.
Contact me to discuss existing works, availability, private viewings, and possible acquisition or exchange arrangements.
Established Sovereign Value: 200 SV
Each Secret Minnaar is individually created, authenticated, and permanently registered in the Minnaar Catalogue.
Private viewings may be arranged at Minnaar Studio in Dana Point, California.
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Steven Minnaar
Artist & Collector
Minnaar Money — The Art of Freedom
Every Secret Minnaar is a unique artistic creation. Availability, viewing arrangements, and acquisitions are considered individually. Sovereign Value is an artistic exchange designation rather than an independent market appraisal or guarantee of redemption in cash or silver. Exchange privileges remain subject to eligibility and availability.