Minerva - Chronograph - 147005 - 1900-1949

Minerva Chronograph Pocket Watch – Vintage Swiss Stopwatch – 51 mm

A beautiful vintage Minerva chronograph pocket watch, created as a professional timing instrument with strong Swiss mechanical character. This piece features a large 51 mm chromed case, white dial, bold black minute/second scale, central chronograph hand, and a 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock. The dial is marked Minerva, Patent, and Swiss, giving the watch a very attractive technical and historical presence.

Technical Details

Brand: Minerva
Type: Vintage chronograph pocket watch / stopwatch
Origin: Swiss Made
Case Material: Chromed case
Case Diameter: 51 mm, excluding crown
Total Weight: Approximately 98 grams
Glass: Acrylic glass
Dial: White dial with large black numerals and timing scale
Movement: Swiss mechanical Minerva movement
Movement Details: Signed Minerva Watch Co., visible in the pictures
Function: Chronograph / stopwatch function
Crown: Top crown with chronograph pusher
Water Resistance: Not tested
Box: Generic box included

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, with visible signs of use according to age. The chromed case shows scratches, patina, plating wear, and age-related marks, especially on the case back, bezel, crown, and bow, as visible in the photos. The white dial remains very attractive and highly legible, with a clean technical layout and beautiful vintage character.

The acrylic glass may show fine signs of use. The inside case back is signed Minerva Watch Co., and the mechanical movement is also signed, adding strong collector appeal.

Please note that the water resistance has not been tested, therefore no guarantee is offered for use in water.

Story & Heritage

Minerva is one of the most respected names in Swiss chronograph history. The brand became famous for producing high-quality mechanical chronographs and precision timing instruments, especially during the early and mid-20th century. Minerva movements are highly appreciated by collectors for their construction, reliability, and historical importance.

This pocket chronograph reflects the era when mechanical stopwatches were essential professional tools, used in sports timing, industry, transport, laboratories, and technical measurements. Its clear white dial, large numerals, central timing hand, and 30-minute register were designed for fast and precise reading.

With its signed Minerva movement, patent-marked dial, and authentic aged case, this piece is not only a vintage stopwatch, but also a fragment of Swiss chronograph heritage. A wonderful collector’s item for lovers of mechanical timing instruments and historic Minerva craftsmanship.

Internal Reference Number - ITA 171