Pre-Owned
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Minerva 'Jumbo' Chronograph

1327 37 mm
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Unknown Minerva 'Jumbo' Chronograph - (Ref. 1327) Product Details

Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case shows minor signs of wear with light previous polishing noted. Dial and handset are in great condition.

If you know chronographs, you know Minerva.

Long before heritage became a marketing strategy, Minerva was producing some of the most beautifully engineered chronograph movements in Switzerland. The Calibre 13-20 (often referred to within the 20CH family) remains one of the great manual-wind chronograph calibres of the mid-20th century — column-wheel controlled, elegantly laid out, and finished with a level of care that rewards a loupe.

This rare stainless steel Reference 1327 dates to the late 1940s, early 1950s and represents a fascinating transitional moment in chronograph design. Housed in a substantial three-piece snap-back case — bezel, mid-case, and caseback — it reflects early efforts to introduce water-resistant construction to serious timing instruments. The case has real presence, with oversized proportions and fixed bar stepped lugs that underscore its utilitarian intent.

The silvered dial is pure mid-century clarity: bold printed black Arabic numerals, outer seconds track, and twin subsidiary registers for running seconds and a 30-minute counter. Blued steel sword hands provide just enough contrast against the dial’s restrained palette.

At approximately 37mm, it wears with authority yet retains unmistakable vintage proportions and charm. Powered by the manual-wind Cal. 13-20 chronograph movement, this is Minerva at its most honest — mechanical, purposeful, and built for those who appreciate chronograph architecture over branding.

A connoisseur’s chronograph in oversized steel.

General

Condition

Pre-owned

Brand

Unknown

Reference

1327

Year

1950s

Family

Chronograph

Product Code

40992965

Watch Display

Analog

Case

Case Size

37 mm

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Lug Width

19 mm

Dial

Dial Color

White

Movement

Type

Manual-winding

Bracelet

Bracelet Material

Leather

102

Years of Service in Luxury Timepieces

2000+

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191

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50+

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