Minerva 1950s Chrono John Player Special Color
Valjoux 72 - attractive dial - 36 mm case
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Minerva is a Swiss watch manufacturer with a rich tradition dating back to 1858. The company was founded in Villeret, Switzerland, and over the years has gained a reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality mechanical timepieces. Minerva's vintage chronographs in particular are highly sought after and prized for their craftsmanship, rarity and historical significance.
This Minerva chronograph dates back to the 1950s and has an unmistakable design. The color combination on the dial resembles the iconic black and gold livery of the John Player Special Formula 1 racing car. The watch has a black dial with gold accents. The lume in hour markers and hands also has a wonderful golden patina. The dial is balanced and easy to read.
A chronograph from the 1950s is very rare, especially with three sub-dials, as most only had two. The sub-dials show the running seconds, the 30-minute counter and the 12-hour counter.
The watch is powered by the robust and reliable manual-wind chronograph caliber Valjoux 72.
Condition report
Dial: excellent black glossy dial - no scratches - perfect sub-registers - original lume in hour markers and hands - matching colors - signed "Minerva".
Case: rarely worn - slight signs of wear - intact lugs - deep engraving "Stainless Steel" on the back - correct unsigned crown.
Movement: manual-wind caliber Valjoux 72 in great condition - values on the timegrapher: rate: 0s/day, beat error: 2.1 ms, amplitude: 344 degrees.
Summing-Up
This vintage chronograph stands out with its attractive dial design. The timepiece is worth collecting due to its rarity, its condition and the legendary Valjoux 72 movement.
Serial number: 720xxx
Int.Exe.: 1689078
Manufacturer: Minerva
Model: 1950s Chrono
Functions: chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - tachymeter - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: black
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 36mm
Height: 14mm
Caliber name: Valjoux 72
Movement type: manual wound
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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