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Minerva Chronograph ref. M132001

Used () | Year of production 2000 | Original box | No original papers
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Basic Info
Listing code L8MSK3
Brand Minerva
Reference number M132001
Movement Manual winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production 2000
Condition

The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
Scope of delivery
Original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United Kingdom, London
Price £28,000 (= $38,432)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement manual-winding calibre 13-21

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 41 mm
Thickness 13 mm
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Dial White
Dial numerals Arabic numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Beige
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel

Functions
Chronograph

Other
Display back, Tempered blue hands

Description
This Minerva Chronograph ref. M132001 is a rare specimen that was made in the early 2000s, after the company had been taken over by Emilio Gnutti, and come under the creative direction of Demetrio Cabiddu. This era of Minerva pieces was particularly creative, with in-house calibres used in an attempt to revive their heritage. This ref. M132001 is a monopusher chronograph cased in stainless steel, and it bears the original “Minerva” signature on the dial.

Minerva continues to thrive at the intersection of "vintage" and "modern" eras – sheets of metal are still cut with old Minerva stamps, and many of the older movements are still housed in new watches made today. The chronograph calibre that powers this watch is the Minerva cal. 13-21, which is based off a calibre made in 1923, the monopusher cal. 13-20, though thoroughly redesigned and updated.

The design is that of a two-register chronograph, taking direct inspiration from vintage pieces with its two tone dial configuration. The dial is symmetrically divided by two sub-dials, displaying 60-second and 30-minute intervals respectively, and both have been engine turned. The centre section is a brushed silver that bears the Minerva signature and "Fait Main A Villeret", and is enclosed by a burnished chapter ring that tracks the hours. A silvered tachymeter scale runs around the outermost section of the dial, with indications in dark blue and a seconds counter with red numerals. Each of the hands found on the dial are blued steel, further adding to the watch's vintage stylings.

Turning over the watch, you are met with a hinged caseback, which can be opened through a particularly ingenious method. The original accompanying straps of the piece, as seen with this example, have a small metal attachment on the ends closest to the lugs that fit neatly into the sides of the caseback, allowing you to pop it open smoothly and with little effort – an especially thoughtful and unusual addition that also speaks to the detail and care that went into this watch, harking back to a more personal era of watchmaking. Opening the caseback reveals a beautifully finished, rhodium-plated movement, with polishing found throughout each of the components, beautifully bevelled edges, and perlage on the baseplate.

Condition
This Minerva Chronograph M132001 is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show very light signs of wear, consistent with minimal wear over time. The lacquer on the crown shows signs of wear, though the dial, hands, and movement show no signs of imperfections and have been well preserved. The engravings on the hinged caseback's outside and inside are well defined.

Warranty
The watch has recently returned from a service by the watchmakers of Petermann Bédat and comes with a two-year warranty from us.

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