Minerva DH Seconde Guerre Mondiale

Minerva DH World War II German Army Lavina

Ref: Lavina dh Year: 1945 Year: 1945 Movement: Mechanical Strap: Leather Case: Steel Diameter: 34mm Condition: Very good Size: Unisex / Men's Minerva "DH" (Deutsches Heer) Watch - World War II Period This watch is a historical collector's item, one of the service watches contracted from Swiss manufacturers (including Minerva) for the German Army (Deutsches Heer). It is recognizable by the "DH" engraving on the case back. Marking: "DH" (for Deutsches Heer or German Army), confirming its status as a World War II military service watch. Case: The case is made of chrome-plated metal, not steel, a common practice for military watches of this period to reduce costs and steel production for the war effort. The diameter is 34 mm. Dial: Matte black dial of the "military" type, with patinated Arabic numerals and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. Movement: This watch is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement, often referred to as a Lavina, or more precisely, a Lavina ébauche used by Minerva for its contracts. The Minerva DH watch is a prized piece for collectors of military watches. It bears witness to wartime service watchmaking and the history of the Axis watch supply contract. The chrome-plated case is typical of the authenticity of these historical pieces. The wear to the chrome plating is barely perceptible, indicating exceptional condition, close to its original state. 1 year warranty from our establishment, possibility to come and see it, try it on or pick it up in our store in Paris 9.