111st Auction

2024/11/16

Lot 281

Minerva Watch Co.

A collection of 5 Swiss vintage wristwatches
A very attractive vintage wrist chronograph

Sold

estimated
4.2006.500 €
Price realized
5.000 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back.
Dial
Silvered, luminous Arabic numerals, blued luminous hands.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.95146
Ref.VD712
Cal.Valjoux 72
Diam.36 mm
Circa1950
Ctry.Switzerland


The sturdy steel case of this Minerva chronograph dating from the 1950s is almost immaculate and only shows minute signs of wear. The original dial with finely patinated luminous numerals and hands is equally perfect. The chronograph movement is in likewise excellent condition and starts immediately.


Minerva gained a reputation early on as a manufacturer of complicated movements of exceptional quality. In 2006, Minerva was bought by the luxury goods group Richemont.