Minerva Swiss Mechanical Stopwatch Circa mid-20th century | Model with Minerva Cal. 19-9CH This is a classic Swiss mechanical stopwatch from Minerva, a brand long respected for precision timing instruments. The piece features the Minerva 19-9CH movement, a hand-wound caliber known for its reliability and clean design. The movement is marked “MINERVA WATCH CO., SWISS, NINE 9 JEWELS, UNADJUSTED.” All engravings remain sharp and legible. Features: • Original Minerva white dial with clear black numerals • Central red chronograph hand and black sub-dial hand • 1/10-second outer scale and a 30-second sub-dial • Smooth chrome-plated case with military-style engraving on the back: B 163 • Case interior signed MINERVA WATCH CO. SWISS with serial number 227333 • Strong crown and responsive pushers • Movement runs and starts/stops/resets correctly Condition: The stopwatch is in very good vintage condition. The dial is clean with only light age marks. The case shows normal wear for its age, including small scratches, but retains a bright shine. The movement is visually clean and operates well. Please review the photos for details, as they are part of the description. Dimensions: • Diameter: approx. 57mm (excluding crown and pushers) A fine example of Minerva’s craftsmanship, suitable for collectors of vintage timing instruments or as a functional mechanical stopwatch with character and history.