Fortis Official Cosmonaut Chronograph Lemania 5100 — USD 7,069

Limited release Hamilton Lemania Ref. 5100 CHRONOGRAPHE for the European market. Water resistant @ 10 BAR/ATMOS, 43mm minus crown. Associated with Italian Air Force pilots. Shares case with SINN 156. Paired with vintage 20MM NSA Novavit Swiss Made bracelet.

The Hamilton Lemanian 5100 Chronographe features a Lemania 5100 movement, stainless steel case, and diverse dial options.

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