106th Auction

2022/5/21

Lot 487

Minerva

A rare vintage chronograph, with tachy and telemeter scale and unusual facetted lugs

Sold

estimated
2.8004.000 €
Price realized
2.900 €
specific features
Case
Steel, push back.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.497811
Cal.Minerva 13.20
Diam.33 mm
Circa1940
Ctry.Switzerland


This very rare wrist chronograph with its early anti-magnetic Minerva movement caliber 13.20 dating from the 1940s is a marvellous example of a chronograph with tachometer and telemeter scales on the dial. The silvery scales create a striking contrast against the black dial and provide excellent readability. This timepiece was developed for members of the military, who depended on quick and easy access to the information.