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May 22, 2014,22:41 PM
 

custom vintage watches were acceptable, I would take the stepped case wearing the black dial with the white dial.

If black dials look the obvious choice at first sight, this white/silver dial with no name and what seems to be a perfect patina is the most appealing to me.

I look forward to reading your in-depth review Nicolas, these are highly interesting chronographs !

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Lemania Military Monopusher Chronograph: Black or White?

 
 By: amanico : May 13th, 2014-23:43
I will review them a bit later, as I am preparing an article on these watches, but I can't resist to the pleasure to share this picture with you, featuring two Lemania issued for the British. Watches with a lot of charm and presence. How do you like it? B...  

Tough choice,...

 
 By: Ludi : May 14th, 2014-02:40
.... both beeing wonderful pieces ! I do recall your no lume submariner white dial issued Lemania chronograph though ... and the black Aussie & MoD issued are very desirable too. Arghhhh !!! Meantime, I've chosen a third way... Best regards - Fred ...  

The Swedish way! Very nice and interesting Tg 195, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2014-02:41
I really love it! Best, Nicolas

Beauty [nt]

 
 By: Epilogue : May 14th, 2014-11:38

Very nice! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 14th, 2014-14:27

Nice watches.

 
 By: VMM : May 14th, 2014-05:03
I would go black, I like that military style dial and the better overall contrast, but white would be ok too. :) cheers vte

I'm always almost..lost.. when such nice Vintage Chronos are appearing.. Keeps reminding..

 
 By: hs111 : May 14th, 2014-05:18
.. me on a very fine one, that I had to let slip away.. Well, as Kenny Rogers sings about life (as a card game) ".. you've got to know, when to fold them !... I definitely love the 2 subdial versions and the monopusher functionality ! On a personal note, ... 

Both very charming dear Nicolas... but...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 14th, 2014-06:06
... If I were given the choice, I would go for the black dial one. I have an special fondness for black dials, and this example with the white broad arrow, and the thick luminous markers looks awesome to me. Not to say that I don´t like the clear dial one... 

Ok, ok, I will come back with some other ammunitions. ;)

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2014-08:40
Did you notice that the white dial was unsigned? I am a sucker for these sterile dials. But I also understand your attraction ofr black dials... A lot! ;) Un abrazo, amigo mio. Nicolas

Ih Gosh! I was astonished with the looks of the blackie and didn´t ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 14th, 2014-12:43
... notice that Important detail! Look forward to your future ammunition!! Do I take my pills?? Un abrazo, Abel.

Black dial chrono mono-pusher is definitively on my wishlist

 
 By: Epilogue : May 14th, 2014-11:38
Were some of the chrono monopushers issued to the swedish military? PS: tried one on the other day and loved the thickness of these.

Swedish Air Force and Lemania ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 14th, 2014-14:32
I would say you should look into these two to start with.... Best Blomman ...  

Tack Blomman. Really charming pair. The chronostop is drawing me in.

 
 By: Epilogue : May 14th, 2014-22:40
I'm guessing it has some kind of service number on the caseback?

Then you definetly should come over!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 14th, 2014-23:18
I guess they are easier to find here.... ;) But you should hurry. They have started to pop up more seldom and getting more expensive .... Best Blomman ...  

Nice! What a party ;)

 
 By: Epilogue : May 15th, 2014-07:44
Swedish crowns + ID number on the caseback is rarer?

I would say....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 15th, 2014-12:21
Maybe not rarer... But definitely later! Small/Big crowns during the 50's while the M-number came in the 60's. Best Blomman

Thank you, dear Abel ! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 18th, 2014-10:25

If I have to choose I would go left...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 14th, 2014-14:26
But if I don't have to - I would go ... As I always do! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

I choose both nice watches....

 
 By: shipkeeper : May 15th, 2014-08:07
....... I like the black dial and from white the case!! All the best. Juan Ps: Nico I don't know if you saw...

There's another possible question Nico

 
 By: Ubik : May 16th, 2014-04:00
One button or two? Nice duo you show. Always liked the black dials, but some of the white dials are just as tempting ...  

Hey, my friend, one question after another... ;)

 
 By: amanico : May 16th, 2014-04:03
You are DAMN right! ;) Best, Nicolas

Cracking watch...

 
 By: Ludi : May 18th, 2014-10:20
... mr Ubik, far more desirable than the Hamilton and CWC to follow. Fred... with envy ! ...  

Here is the Hamilton... :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 18th, 2014-10:27
We should meet up with Ubik and take a trio shot! :) Best Blomman ...  

Don't we need to find...

 
 By: Ludi : May 18th, 2014-10:33
... both a Precista and a Newark owners first ? Very nice Hammie BTW ! :)

For me: black ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : May 18th, 2014-05:58
... normally, I prefer timepieces with bright dials. But in this case, the black face appears much more authentic, and the dial is not so empty. Marcus

Yes, the black dial is very present. The white, you are right, is emptier.

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2014-11:07
But I love this kind of dials so much! I will try to gather all the pics I have of all these Chronos sharing these dials. There are quite a lot! Best, Nicolas

If...

 
 By: Noodia : May 22nd, 2014-22:41
custom vintage watches were acceptable, I would take the stepped case wearing the black dial with the white dial. If black dials look the obvious choice at first sight, this white/silver dial with no name and what seems to be a perfect patina is the most ...