Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 218*
MINERVA
REF. 1335, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE COUNTER, “CHAMPAGNE” DIAL, CALIBRE 20; STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 3,100 - 6,100
USD 3,300 - 6,500 / HKD 25,400 - 51,000 / CHF 3,000 - 6,000
Sold: EUR 4,160
Stainless steel, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, “Champagne” colour dial with suspended luminescent Arabic numerals, “Champagne” colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band)
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| 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, Faverges, Villeret (Bernese Jura)
Reference 1335
Year circa 1940
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 678 669
Material stainless steel
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 33.7 mm.
Caliber 20, 12’’’ ¾, lever escapement
Dimensions 42.5 x 33.7 mm.
Weight 41.3gr. (approx)
Signature dial, case and movement