Vintage Chronographs: Tissot Lemania 15 TL

amanico · 2012-11-17T08:16:12Z

Explore the breathtaking charm of vintage chronographs, featuring a Tissot with a Lemania 15 TL movement. Discover collector insights on dials, movements, and case sizes.

amanico shares his renewed passion for vintage chronographs, presenting a stunning Tissot with a Lemania 15 TL movement as a prime example. His post delves into the aesthetic and mechanical qualities that make these older timepieces so captivating, inviting readers to appreciate the artistry and historical significance of vintage watchmaking.

I saw several very exciting examples, these last months.

Among them, this Tissot, which I believe to house a Lemania 15 TL.

Big case ( 38 mm ), superb dial, and excellent movement. What else can you ask?

A screw in case back, maybe? Or better, an officer case back, to be able to admire the movement?

Mushroom pushers???

Well, these olive pushers are very appealing, to me.

I couldn't open the case, back, but here is a photo of a Cal 15 TL, for you to see it:

This is a world I am rediscovering with great delight, I have to say...

I regret that Tissot doesn't make such great watches, anymore.

But this is not the only brand in this case....

From time to time, I will post some great vintage Chronographs, by the way. For me to contaminate you on such beauties!

Best,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-11-17 08:16:54 This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-11-17 08:23:06

Key Points from the Discussion

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Another collector shares their experience of being 'contaminated by the chrono malady' and building a collection of less-known brands with fantastic dials at affordable prices, alongside some high-end examples.
A collector showcases a vintage chronograph, acquired for a low price due to the brand's diminished reputation, highlighting its utility for everyday tasks like barbecue timing.
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sancerre

Nov 17, 2012

Delicious

thanks for sharing, keep them coming. --Sancerre

amanico

Nov 17, 2012

I will. From time to time. The pleasure is in the wait. ;) [nt]

VMM

Nov 17, 2012

Ah, the old times.

That's a beautiful watch, no doubt. Love everything about it, size, case, pushers, movement, and the VERY nice colorful dial. Viva lo retro! :) Un abrazo Vte :)

amanico

Nov 17, 2012

Wait a minute... Just thinking. For the price of a Patek 5170, I can get

A superb collectionh of Vintage Chronos... From the best brands: Omega 33.3, LOngines 13 ZN AND 30 CH, Minerva Big Size, Lemania.... Hmmm, let me think about it... ;) Best, Nicolas

alain2701

Nov 17, 2012

Very nice watch !

Beautiful dial. Beautiful movement. Beautiful hands. These chronographs of 40's or 50's were very delicious ! You regret that Tissot doesn't make great watches nowadays. It is the same thing with Longines by example. Because the low level of these brands in Swatch Group...c ertainely.

amanico

Nov 17, 2012

Exactly. The politics of the groups are sometimes devastating. [nt]

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