Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 55

"Minerva 1858 - 1998" Minerva, Swiss, No. 102. Made in a limited edition of 140 pieces in 1998 to commemorate 140 years of the Minerva manufactory. Fine, oversized stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a Minerva box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, curved bezel,concave lugs, transparent back withdedicated rim, five screws, sapphire crystals.D. Matte silvered with applied goldArabic numerals, outer painted batonindexes, large subsidiary seconds at 9.Gold "feuille" hands. M. 17''', rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring, indexregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 11 mm.