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Minerva DH WWII German

£4,244.00

This stunning Minerva was designed for the Deutsches Heer (German Army) during WWII and remains an exceptional piece of military horology nearly 80 years later. The 34mm stainless steel case features a stepped bezel, fixed lug pins, and a screw-down case back, with vibrant markings and a unique movement dust cover found only on the Lavina Caliber 105 version. The deep black gilt dial retains all its radium hour markers, and the subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds a sense of depth to the design. The tapered hands, while lacking most of their original radium lume, still exude a beautiful vintage charm. The case back is engraved with “AD,” likely the initials of the original owner, adding personal history to this remarkable timepiece. Supplied on a NATO strap, this Minerva is a true collector’s piece, embodying all the defining features of a German military-issued watch: screw-down case, subsidiary seconds, push-out pins, and D-number markings on the back.

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WWII Minerva Deutsches Heer Military Watch

This beautiful Minerva was designed for the Deutsches Heer (German Army) during WWII and is a remarkable example of military precision and craftsmanship. With its compact, robust design, the watch has weathered nearly 80 years, retaining a solid, substantial feel as though it just left the Minerva factory. The stainless steel case, measuring 34mm, features a stepped bezel and fixed lug pins, making it a durable and functional piece. The screw-down case back still has all of its markings deep and vibrant, with a movement dust cover unique to the Lavina Caliber 105 version of this watch, distinguishing it from the Minerva Caliber 12. The case back is engraved with "AD," likely the initials of the original owner, adding a personal touch to this historical timepiece.

The dial is a striking deep black gilt, with all aged radium hour markers intact. The subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock adds a sense of depth and complexity to the design, giving it a more complete and balanced look. The tapered hands, which once held radium lume, have lost most of their filling over time, leaving behind a beautiful emptiness, with only dark remnants of the original lume remaining. The watch comes supplied with a NATO strap, offering both style and functionality.

This Minerva is easily identifiable as a German military issue, with features like the screw-down case, subsidiary seconds dial, and push-out pins instead of fixed lugs. The case back also bears a "D" number and "H" marking, confirming its authenticity as a military-issue watch. This particular piece carries all of these hallmarks, making it a rare and collectible timepiece with a fascinating history.

Key Specifications

REFERENCE NUMBER: Minerva 543795
BRAND: Minerva
STYLE: Wristwatch
CONDITION: Very Good
SCOPE OF DELIVERY: No original box, no original papers
MOVEMENT: Manual
CASE MATERIAL: Steel
BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1939
CASE DIAMETER: 34 x 43mm
CASE THICKNESS: 12mm
CRYSTAL: Mineral

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