Vintage Minerva Triple Calendar Chronograph VF 712 for sale

Description ▲

This exceptional Minerva full calendar chronograph, dating from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, combines technical sophistication with timeless elegance. At its heart is the legendary manually wound Valjoux 72C movement, featuring both chronograph functionality and a complete calendar displaying the date, day and month.

The 36.5 mm stainless steel case impresses with its finely faceted lugs, screw-down case back with deep engravings and round chronograph pushers that stand the water resistance - a technical statement for its time. The elegant proportions ensure an elegant look on the wrist.

The original silver-colored two-tone dial is perfectly balanced and features a finely printed date scale alongside the classic Tri-Compax arrangement. The blue metallic hands with original luminous material are a particular highlight - including the characteristic "Aviator" date arrow with red tip, which gives the model a striking vintage flair.

This Minerva chronograph is an authentic piece of watchmaking history - extremely rare, technically sophisticated and with a charisma that will delight lovers of the finest vintage timepieces.

Condition report
Dial: excellently preserved - two-tone dial with authentic patina - original tritium lume in markers and hands - tiny scratch above the 12-hour totalizer - signed "Minerva Incabloc".

Case: in excellent condition - stainless steel case with very slight signs of wear - intact bevels on the lugs - original crown - round pushers - perfectly preserved engravings on the back.

Movement: manually wound caliber Valjoux 72C - values on the timegrapher: rate: +3s/day, amplitude: 260, beat error: 1.8.

Serial number: 368xxx

Int.Exe.: 80310

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Minerva

Model: Triple Calendar Chronograph

Reference: VF 712

Functions: chronograph - day of the week - small running second - hour and minute - month - quickset date - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback - date

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: silver colored

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 36,5mm

Caliber name: Valjoux 72C (Valjoux 723)

Movement type: manual wind

Year of Manufacture: 1949

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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