MINERVA D. H.

MINERVA D. H .

CASE . Chrome plated , 34 mm .

BACK . Screw or bayonet , steel .

Writing may vary by batch ( see photo ) .

MOVEMENT . Two types :

– Minerva Cal. 12 custumized ;

– Lavina Cal 105 custumized .

PUNCHING . D. H. only .

Letters are larger ( 1,5mm) than numbers (1mm) .

S/N . 5 digits . From the registered watches (105 ) it turned out that there might be four batches :

1. 538XX 7 539XX ;

2. 540XX / 555XX ;

3. 576XX / 578XX ;

4. 640XX / 662XX .

NOTE .

1. taking for granted that batches and S/N’s ranges may not be exact , we invite visitors to take a look at photo

and description to identify differences .

2. It is possible that a small supply of Lavina watches ( S/N 58XXX ) has been inserted between batch 3 and batch 4 .

BATCH 1 : 538XX / 539XX .

– MOVEMENT Lavina Cal. 105 .

– BACK : bayonet , steel .

In addition to the S/N reports “ Edelsthal “ .

( dial , pic above )

BATCH 2 : 540XX / 555XX .

– MOVEMENT : in this batch you can find the Minerva Cal. 12 or the Lavina Cal. 105 .

– BACK : can be screw or bayonet .

In the bayonet back watches there is the dust-cover instead the movement stop ring .

Outside there is S/N and “ Edelsthal “. Inside , in many watches , a number

and letters “LL “ are punched ( typical of Lavina

BATCH 3 : 576XX / 578XX

– MOVEMENT : Lavina Cal. 105 .

– BACK : bayonet , steel .

In addition to the S/N reports “ Boden edelsthal “ :

BATCH 4 : 640XX / 662XX .

– MOVEMENT : Minerva Cal.12 :

– BACK : can be screw or bayonet

Outside it shows the S/N only

Inside it shows the symbol of Minerva and “ fond acier inoxidable “

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