Minerva - Stopwatch / Cronometro - 1960-1969

Mechanical Field Stopwatch / Counter (circa 1950-1970)
Period: Second half of the 20th century (1950s-1970s).
Movement: Manual-winding manufacture mechanical movement with patented system (Minerva Patent).
Functions: Palm-sized chronograph / counter with 1/5 second precision and a 30-minute register. Start, stop and reset integrated into the winding crown.
Dial: Original white enamel/metal dial signed "Minerva", with a clearly legible secondary scale and a 12 o'clock minute subdial.
Case: Chrome-plated metal case from the era, sturdy and designed for technical/sport use.
Dimensions: Case diameter 49mm.
Conditions: Working (the winding mechanism and the start/reset pushers respond correctly). Shows normal signs of wear consistent with its era.
Note on case: The back case is very tightly sealed and has not been opened to avoid marking the metal; the movement has therefore not been inspected.