Vintage
Nilomis shares an intriguing Lemania two-register chronograph, believed to be a Royal Navy issue from the mid-seventies, sparking a detailed discussion among collectors. This post delves into the nuances of vintage military chronographs, highlighting the challenges and fascinations of authenticating and appreciating these historical timepieces.
This one: ... Which is on my wish list... ;) Best, Nicolas
"Bright Minds Think Alike". But, please, post yours with yours words of wisdom. Cheers, Nilo
Lovely watch. Your post catches me in the middle of an evolving admiration for Lemania. Besides being the secret engine behind many a chronograph produced my other manufacturers, Lemania itself strikes me as the quiet epitome of the tool chronograph. Yours is a good example. From their various versions, it looks as if they worked closely with the end users and were willing to tweak and modify countless times to enhance applicability. All business without fanfare - I respect that!
I only wish it was. This friend (All guys that goes to our GTG) is another "black hole" (everything enters, nothing leaves!). I also have a great respect to Lemania. I only feel uncomfortable with the Lemania 5100 because of the plastic parts, but this is just me. Cheers, Nilo
This one is in my collection as well, and I love it to death. It's a beautiful watch to wear and as you say, very pure. The British Military's love affair with Lemania started in the late Forties when they used the predecessor to yours and Nico's version. Until the end of the Sixties, to the best of my knowledge, the Lemania one button chronographs were the only chronograph wristwatch issued to the UK armed forces. Your one, as you state, dates to 1975/76, and is one of the rarest military Leman
Ubik, Of course, when this watch poped out, yours was my reference. Cool watch with the historical bonus. Cheers, Nilo
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