Vintage Minerva Rally Timer Stop Watch 7 Jewels Motorsport Swiss Made Wind Up

Watch Overview

This vintage Minerva Rally Timer from the 1960s represents the golden era of Swiss precision timing. Designed for professional motorsport and rally navigation.

The stopwatch is powered by a manual-winding Minerva movement featuring a large central sweep-second chronograph hand, a 60-minute counter, and a 12-hour totalizer — ideal for long-duration rally stages or endurance timing.

It features a white dial, clearly marked “Rally Timer,” displays a finely printed outer seconds scale graduated from 0 to 60, with bold Arabic numerals every five seconds for quick and precise reading. The layout is clean and symmetrical: the 60-minute totalizer is positioned at the top (12 o’clock) and the 12-hour counter at the bottom (6 o’clock). The solid 51mm round case, crafted from base metal, retains its original smooth bezel. Its open-face design with a snap back and double-hinged cuvette ensures easy access for service and durability in demanding conditions. Large control buttons and a fluted crown complete the utilitarian design suited for professional timing use.

Fully inspected and confirmed authentic, this Minerva Rally Timer remains in excellent vintage condition with light, honest wear from age and use. A true collectible for enthusiasts of motorsport heritage and fine Swiss mechanical craftsmanship.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Minerva
• Type: Stop Watch
• Year / Era: 1960s - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Arabic numerals. Sweep-second. 30-min and 12-hour counter.

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Jewels: 7
• Some Features:
  • Sweep-second chronograph hand
  • 30-min counter
  • 12-hour Counter

Case & Band

• Material: Base Metal
• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Smooth. Fixed
• Back: Snap. Double-hinged back (cuvette)(inner and outer cover)
• Band: -
• Water Resistance: -
• Case Back Markings: Minerva Watch Co. Swiss. Base metal. 523399
• Closure: Open Face

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 51
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 65.4
• Case Thickness: 17

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, light signs of wear consistent with its age and use, a solid case, bezel and beautiful dial. The pocket watch holder is not included in the purchase.
• Extras: This timepiece has been fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy.

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