Chrono Instruments

The mechanical timers are made for us by Minerva. This Swiss company was established in 1858, long before a Belgian company used the name Minerva to make exclusive cars!

For many years the Swiss watchmaking industry has consisted of a large number of companies, who have proved to be remarkably resilient in a world of merging companies. The manufacturing of movement-blanks has not been able to withstand the arguments of economy of sale. Of the ‘manufactures’, which were plentiful at the beginning of the 20th century, are only about ten left. Amongst the ‘manufactures’ there is a certain attachment to the spirit of traditional watchmaking, a respect for the knowledge and expertise that the old hands have picked up through generations. Over the last century, the spirit of independence of Minerva’s directors prevented the company being absorbed. It is a fact that Minerva enthusiasts are amongst the most knowledgeable watch collectors in the world…As we are Morgan cars enthusiasts it is not all that strange we personally found Minerva was the perfect company to reproduce for us the classic rally timers. These mechanical timers are not only very functional but also wanted by many watch collectors.