Minerva - Deutsche Heer (DH) - Ref. 8711 - Men - 1900-1949
Starting bid
€ 1
Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Expert
Selected by Erwin Dekker
Experienced antique dealer with extensive watch collecting expertise and antiques background.
Estimate € 700 - € 800
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 142876 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Minerva Deutsche Heer – WWII Military Wristwatch, Early 1940s - ref.8711
A rare Minerva military wristwatch from the Second World War, offering a remarkable glimpse into the past. Finding these watches today is increasingly difficult, especially in such an untouched, unrestored original condition. A genuine time capsule, retaining the character and details of a watch that has survived more than eight decades.
The black dial, bold luminous Arabic numerals and small seconds display reflect the purposeful design of the era. The caseback is engraved “BODEN EDELSTAHL” and D 641484 H.
Case: Chrome-plated, 34,1mm without crown, with visible wear to the plating. Stainless steel caseback.
Dial: Original and exceptionally well preserved.
Hands: Original luminous hands.
Crystal: Clear, without scratches.
Crown: Original.
Strap: Original vintage leather strap, showing signs of age.
Movement: Mechanical, running accurately within vintage tolerances. Service history unknown.
An increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire an authentic WWII-era Minerva, valued not for cosmetic perfection but for its originality, historical character and remarkable state of preservation. An honest survivor from another era.
Will be carefully packed and send insured
Minerva Deutsche Heer – WWII Military Wristwatch, Early 1940s - ref.8711
A rare Minerva military wristwatch from the Second World War, offering a remarkable glimpse into the past. Finding these watches today is increasingly difficult, especially in such an untouched, unrestored original condition. A genuine time capsule, retaining the character and details of a watch that has survived more than eight decades.
The black dial, bold luminous Arabic numerals and small seconds display reflect the purposeful design of the era. The caseback is engraved “BODEN EDELSTAHL” and D 641484 H.
Case: Chrome-plated, 34,1mm without crown, with visible wear to the plating. Stainless steel caseback.
Dial: Original and exceptionally well preserved.
Hands: Original luminous hands.
Crystal: Clear, without scratches.
Crown: Original.
Strap: Original vintage leather strap, showing signs of age.
Movement: Mechanical, running accurately within vintage tolerances. Service history unknown.
An increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire an authentic WWII-era Minerva, valued not for cosmetic perfection but for its originality, historical character and remarkable state of preservation. An honest survivor from another era.
Will be carefully packed and send insured
Details
Brand
Minerva
Gender
Men
Model
Deutsche Heer (DH)
Band material
Leather
Reference number
Ref. 8711
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Black
Case material
Chromed
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
33 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Sold by
