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Minerva’s Pocket-Chronograph Tradition
An early 1900s antique pocket watch movement powers a pocket watch conversion in a new case for wristwear. The Minerva 19/9 CH belongs to a pocket-chronograph calibre family developed by Robert Frères Villeret, linking it to the brand’s early timekeeping tradition. Its column-wheel chronograph display combines central timing seconds with a 30-minute counter at 12 and small seconds at 6, while a distinctive U-shaped arm operates the oscillating pinion. The transparent back makes this manually wound mechanism part of the experience, giving today’s collector a direct view of historic chronograph construction.
Watch dossier
Important details, without the clutter.
01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Minerva
- Estimated production
- Pocket watch movement: early 1900s
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 48 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 58 mm
- Thickness
- 17 mm
- Dial
- original
- Crystal
- mineral
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather Strap
- Movement
- manual
- Caliber
- 19/9 CH / 9 CH
- Jewels
- 7
- Movement serial
- 103****
- Water resistance
- Splash resistant only; not suitable for swimming or immersion
02Service & provenance+
Last serviced: October 19, 2026
The service includes the following operations: • Disassembly of the watch • Movement overhaul: dismantling • Cleaning, reassembly and lubrication • Use of Moebius synthetic oils • Ultrasonic cleaning of the case • Reassembly of the case and the watch • Final technical and aesthetic checks
03Delivery & returns+
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