Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 313
MINERVA, OVERSIZE, PILOT SINGLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH, BLACK TROPICAL DIAL, STEEL
CHF 18,000 - 28,000
HKD 144,000 - 224,000 / USD 18,000 - 28,000
A very fine and extremely rare, oversize, manual wind, stainless steel single-button pilot’s chronograph with black dial.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-10-01 |
Good Oxidized Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Minerva
Year Circa 1930
Movement No. 1519967
Case No. 469086
Caliber 19/9 CH, 19 jewels
Dimensions 46 mm
Signature Dial
Notes
These first generation oversize chronographs are recognisable by the single-button chronograph button at 2 o clock. Measuring an impressive 46 mm, these were most likely designed for pilots as the dial as well as the hands had luminous markers to facilitate visibility. Featuring a beautiful black dial that has started to become brown, it is without a doubt one of the nicest designs of a pilot watch ever designed.