Minerva - Single-Button Chronograph - 173811 - 1900-1949

Clean Minerva – Vintage Single-Button Chronograph Pocket Watch – Cal. 19-9CH – Men – 1920s–1930s
Listing Description
Brand: Minerva
Model: Single-Button (Monopusher) Chronograph Pocket Watch
Period: Circa 1920s–1930s
Movement: Mechanical manual-winding, Minerva Caliber 19-9CH (Serial: 173811)
Case Material: Nickel-chrome / base metal (plain polished finish)
Case Diameter:51mm
Dial: White enamel with Arabic numerals and red 1/5th-second outer track clean no damage
Description
Up for auction is a classic vintage Minerva monopusher chronograph pocket watch, housing the renowned in-house Minerva Caliber 19-9CH column-wheel movement. Minerva is celebrated among collectors for its high-grade chronograph architecture, and this example showcases the clean bridge layout, crisp steel chronograph levers, and Breguet overcoil hairspring typical of the manufacture's golden era.
Dial & Hands: Original white enamel dial signed "Minerva" below the 12 o'clock sub-register, marked "IMPORT" at the bottom edge (indicating original export to markets such as France or the UK). Features bold black Arabic hour numerals, a 30-minute chronograph register at 12 o'clock, a constant seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock, and a railway track with red 5-second markers. Fitted with blued-steel cathedral/syringe-style hour and minute hands and a central chronograph sweep hand.clean dial
Case: Open-face plain case with hinged back cover and dust cover (cuvettes). The case shows visible surface scratches, brassing/wear to the plating along the bezel and edges, and signs of regular historical use. Crown and bow are intact, with the single chronograph pusher integrated coaxially into the winding crown.
Movement: High-grade manual-wind column-wheel chronograph movement, stamped with serial number 173811 near the balance wheel. Clean overall condition with bright steel chronograph components and intact ruby jewels.
Condition & Working Order
Running Status: The watch is in working order—it winds, sets, and keeps time, and the chronograph start, stop, and reset functions operate properly.
Note: As with all vintage mechanical watches, service history is unknown. While currently running well, a routine cleaning/oiling is always recommended for optimal long-term accuracy. Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Shipping
Will be carefully packaged and shipped via tracked and insured courier.