Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2022
LOT 163
Minerva
Early large single-button chronograph, minute counter; gold filled metal
HKD 23,800 - 39,700
EUR 3,000 - 5,000 / CHF 3,000 - 4,900 / USD 3,100 - 5,100
Sold: HKD 40,000
Gold filled metal, manual-winding, round-shaped, large gentleman’s wristwatch, hinged case-back, white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the single rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 2 o’clock) with telemeter scale graduated for one kilometre
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Minerva, Villeret (Bernese Jura)
Year circa 1925
Movement No. 1 343 816
Case No. 287 126 (by GBMM, Geneva)
Material gold filled metal
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 45.7 mm.
Caliber 17’’’ ½, straight-line lever escapement
Signature dial, case and movement