WW1 German Reichsmarine Stoppuhr – TORPEDO STOP WATCH – MINERVA – PUBLISHED!

You are bidding on a VERY NICE used example of a WW1 German Reichsmarine Minerva Torpedo Timer! Issued to U-Boat crews for torpedo timing, this EXACT watch is featured in Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book.

Produced for the German Navy, these stop watches were used for the measurement of torpedo running times and depth charge detonation.

Made of brass with a nickel plating, this Swiss-made Minerva Torpedo Timer Stop Watch is in EXCELLENT functioning condition, and is featured on page 143 of Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book. Though the crystal shows some light scratches, the dial and hands are in near MINT condition, with NO damage or corrosion! Note that because I use a camera flash, the scratches show up more pronounced than they actually are in person. The manufacture name is clearly marked on the face, and a Reichsmarine Eagle is clearly stamped into the back. Being in used condition, the case does show some signs of wear (scratches, marks, patina), but it is in otherwise VERY NICE condition for its age. Comes complete with the original protective outer case. Though it is 100% functional, the movement has not been serviced in 30 years, so I would suggest getting it cleaned for daily use.  A VERY RARE and UNIQUE piece of history, it would make for a VERY NICE addition to any collection, or display!