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Lot 65 · Watches and Wristwatches

Circa 1940

Minerva. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch with hinged lugs

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Estimate
£1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,927–$2,569
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 20 November 2018
Record ID
TB-2026-1220366
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Minerva. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch with hinged lugs, Circa 1940. Bonhams, 20 Nov 2018, lot 65. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1220366.

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Minerva. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch with hinged lugs, Circa 1940. Bonhams, 20 Nov 2018, lot 65. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1220366.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · Nov 2018

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1870 £2,000–£3,000
Circa 1930 Cartier. A white gold and diamond set keyless wind pocket watch with brooch £3,000–£4,000
Circa 1940 Patek Philippe. An 18K rose gold manual wind rectangular wristwatch £4,000–£6,000
Circa 1940 Rolco. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with sectored dial £500–£700
Circa 1935 Omega. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with hooded lugs £800–£1,200
Day Date, Ref: 18471, Circa 1950 Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch £800–£1,200

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