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Lemania 5100.
Jun 13, 2020,23:12 PM
A sturdy, robust, cheap chronograph made to some German military specification where the center minute counter is the essential. There is a red line here between Orfina Porsche Design to Tutima, Sinn, Heuer, Fortis and even Omega A very interesting part in the history of (modern) military chronograph, made from stamped parts built to be serviced and to take a beating. When sophistication, Geneva stripes, see-through case back and
The movement today lives on as ETA C.01 - however without the center minute counter.
The military customers complained when production was halted around 2004 - but as Lemania had become part of Swatch group (so Omega could claim that the Speedmaster chronograph had an “in-house” movement as caliber 861 (actually constructed by Albert Piguet as Lemania caliber 1873) there was no room for the sturdy 5100 anywhere in the Swatch Group Setup.
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Very nice watch. Wonderful picture. 👍
By: geross : June 13th, 2020-21:53
It's got the essentials. Date, day and chrono. What is not to like. And I may ask its size and thickness. Geross. 😎
43mm x 14.5mm
By: Brandon Skinner : June 13th, 2020-22:43
The lugsless design helps it feel a little smaller than 43, but thickness wise its definitely a nice slab of sandblasted steel.
Great sunday to you all
By: Weems@8 : June 14th, 2020-01:59
A famous Reverso. Not into my collection, but who knows, someday i acquire.
Lemania 5100.
By: xyz123abc : June 13th, 2020-23:12
A sturdy, robust, cheap chronograph made to some German military specification where the center minute counter is the essential. There is a red line here between Orfina Porsche Design to Tutima, Sinn, Heuer, Fortis and even Omega A very interesting part i...
Great post, Kjell
By: Brandon Skinner : June 14th, 2020-09:38
I learned some more just now!
Happy Sunday
By: cazalea : June 14th, 2020-06:27
Similar style, different movement. Recessed crown and rubber buttons to match strap. Extended crown. Brandon, does yours have a similar crown arrangement? Mike ...
Always a fan of this era Lemania 5100s
By: LemaniaChrono : June 14th, 2020-13:01
Sinn 157 titanium Fortis Cosmonauts Chrono with bi-directional countdown bezel. Fortis Cosmonauts Chrono with Divers Bezel ...
AWESOME COLLECTION!!!
By: Brandon Skinner : June 14th, 2020-13:34
I guess this is why you are named LemaniaChrono! I especially love that top Sinn. Super cool one.
Re: Awesome Collection
By: LemaniaChrono : June 14th, 2020-14:32
Thanks. Correct, when I came up with my username I just started in getting into watches. I wasn't fully aware of Lemania's history as the base caliber of much more prestigious brands like Patek, early Roger Dubuis and so many more. Considering the Lemania...
