Lot 81

Minerva

A pilot's early, rare single button wrist chronograph with telemeter scale in kilometres per hour

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This watch is powered by calibre 17-29 CH, a 17-line single-button chronograph movement, which was first built in 1929. It was one of the thinnest chronograph movements of its era, measuring just 5.85 mm in height.
The black enamel dial features a spiral tachymeter scale, small seconds and a 30-minute counter, while the hours are coated with luminous material. Modern size, vintage charm, a marvellous watch!

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.