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Minerva SA Minerva 42 Movement Specifications, Beat Rate & Dimensions

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Technical Caliber Datasheet

ManufacturerMinerva SA
Caliber ReferenceMinerva 42
Movement TypeManual
Diameter (Lignes)—
Diameter (mm)42.8 mm
Height / Thickness7.0 mm
Jewel Count7 Jewels
Beat Rate / Frequency18,000 BPH
Lift Angle51°
Power Reserve38 hours
EscapementSwiss Lever
Production Period1949

Historical & Mechanical Notes

The Minerva SA Minerva 42 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.

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