Netherlands - Royal Netherlands Navy (KM) - Military accessories - 1940

For the serious collector of militaria, maritime history and vintage watches: an exceptionally rare, fully mechanical vintage stopwatch from the Swiss top brand Minerva, with proven and unique Dutch military history. Unique Military Back (Defence Property): The back of the case bears the official, deep stamp of the Royal Navy (K.M.), recognizable by the defence anchor with the royal crown above and the unique military issue number 62020. This specimen was officially government property at the time and was used aboard a naval warship for vital tasks such as navigation and tactical time measurements. Dial & Provenance: The front features the original dealer imprint: "FA. JOH. E. POST AMSTERDAM". This renowned Amsterdam firm was at the time the official, certified supplier that approved and supplied precision timekeepers and measuring instruments to government agencies and the defense. Specifications and features: • Brand: Minerva (Villeret, Switzerland) • Status: 100% original military property (Royal Navy / K.M.) • Quality: Swiss Made / Officially patented mechanical movement (marked with 'Patent') • Dial: In excellent vintage condition. Very detailed dual scale (black outer ring, red inner ring) with a sub-dial for minutes. • Case: Robust steel/chrome case with the original large winding crown and lugs. Featuring a beautiful, light patina that gives it the authentic military history character. • Operation: Fully mechanical (hand-wound). The movement starts, stops and resets with immaculate accuracy and runs smoothly. This is a value-stable and historically significant collector's item that you rarely, if ever, encounter in this specific naval edition and in this excellent working condition. Shipping is carried out exclusively by registered and insured mail via PostNL. The item is packed extremely securely.

Stima:€150

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