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Minerva SA Minerva 40 Movement Specifications, Beat Rate & Dimensions

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Technical Caliber Datasheet

ManufacturerMinerva SA
Caliber ReferenceMinerva 40
Movement TypeManual
Diameter (Lignes)—
Diameter (mm)42.8 mm
Height / Thickness—
Jewel Count7 Jewels
Beat Rate / Frequency18,000 BPH
Lift Angle51°
Power Reserve38 hours
EscapementSwiss Lever
Production Period1949

Historical & Mechanical Notes

The Minerva SA Minerva 40 is a celebrated example of vintage precision engineering. Featuring 7 jewels and operating at 18,000 BPH, surviving examples are prized by collectors and restorers. For further technical reference on vintage watch movements, consult the Wikipedia: mechanical watch movement.

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