Key Features
For complicated chrono watch fans and collectors, this is a hard to find, early military purpose MINERVA chronograph in very good condition. The original nickel case is unusual as it is a bigger size than commonly found, while the enamel dial is also original and has been very well preserved. The watch features a brand by the Third Reich official supplier, and a collectible mono-pusher chronograph. Everything is in original vintage condition, and has been recently serviced with good timekeeping
The watch winds/sets using a crown. The chronograph button is for starting/stopping/resetting the central second hand. The minute chronograph counter works as well.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly in our Bristol workshop. Make sure to follow the usage and care guidelines.
Overview
Case
- Original, circular case with softly rounded edges.
- Nickel.
- Acrylic crystal.
- Flip down nickel caseback.
- Onion shaped nickel crown.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 46 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Original, white dial.
- Cursive style, black Arabic numerals.
- Stopwatch red numerals 5 – 60 around outer edge.
- “F. L. LOEBNER BERLIN W. 9” signature.
- Small subdial 3 – 30 going up in three’s over numeral 3 position.
- Small seconds subdial over numeral 9 position.
- Original dark steel ‘Breguet’ style hands.
- Dark steel centre seconds hand with long tail.
- In original, unrestored condition with only minor hairlines.
Movement
- German-made movement.
- Minerva Caliber 10.
- Contains jewels.
- Manual winding.
- Polished plates, bridges, wheels and screws.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- No strap.
- Care and usage guidelines.
Links and Resources:
Watch factory F. L. Lobner, Berlin – official supplier of Weimar Republic, Third Reich ministries and Chancellor of the Third Reich.
Information About Uhrenfabriken FL Löbner, Berlin.
