Laurents MinStop – Rare Swiss Mechanical Minute Counter Watch Swiss Mechanical · Rare Auxiliary Minute Counter · Vintage Tool Watch This rare Laurents MinStop is a distinctive vintage Swiss mechanical watch featuring an unusual supplementary minute counter dial, a complication designed for precise short-time measurements. Models of this type were produced in limited numbers and were typically intended for professional or technical use, making them uncommon on today’s market. Housed in a compact 35 mm chromed case, the watch displays a silver dial with applied hour markers and a prominent upper auxiliary minute counter. The overall aesthetic is purely functional, reflecting mid-20th-century Swiss tool-watch design rather than decorative intent. Technical Details Brand: Laurents Model: MinStop Movement: Swiss mechanical movement Functions: – Hours – Minutes – Central seconds – Auxiliary minute counter (see condition notes) Case: Chromed metal Case Diameter: 35 mm Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Silver Water Resistance: Untested (not guaranteed) Strap: Generic leather strap with stainless steel buckle Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 22 cm Condition: Grade B – visible signs of wear consistent with age Box: Generic box Condition Notes (Important) The supplementary minute counter still counts minutes, however the stop and reset function is no longer operational due to internal damage. This does not affect the main timekeeping functions, which remain intact. The watch is sold as a collectible vintage piece, and this characteristic has been fully reflected in the description. Story & Heritage Minute-counter watches like the Laurents MinStop represent a fascinating niche in Swiss horology. Before electronic timers became widespread, such mechanical counters were used in laboratories, workshops, sporting contexts, and industrial timing tasks. Unlike standard chronographs, these watches focused specifically on tracking elapsed minutes through a dedicated sub-dial, prioritizing clarity and simplicity. Laurents produced these models in small quantities, and surviving examples are increasingly difficult to find—especially with original dial configurations intact. Even with the noted limitation of the auxiliary counter, this watch remains an authentic example of a specialized Swiss mechanical solution from a bygone era, appealing to collectors who value rarity, originality, and historical character. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - Itm. 645