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Lemania 5012 SAAF

 
 By: mstt : August 14th, 2020-21:32
Anyone else on this forum have an attraction towards Lemania watches that were issued to various Militaries, specifically the South African Airforce.



Yes

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : August 14th, 2020-22:15
Though mine wasn’t for the SAAF. I do like your piece very much though!
















I have a huge passion for these pieces.

 
 By: amanico : August 15th, 2020-00:06






































Wow! Let the games begin [nt]

 
 By: aperna : August 15th, 2020-07:07
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Good hunt. There are some which are easier to find than others. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 15th, 2020-07:45
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Great selection Nico!

 
 By: Overwound : August 15th, 2020-07:57
Do you know the story behind the crossed out numbers in the fourth photo?

I believe they replaced the good code for Submariners. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 15th, 2020-07:58
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Interesting! Thanks for the information. [nt]

 
 By: Overwound : August 15th, 2020-11:46
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It is a very cool detail I noticed on all the Lemania for Royal Navy Submariners. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 15th, 2020-13:21
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A few...

 
 By: andy_s : August 18th, 2020-15:31
Some here:



2 non-Lemania - apologies!






Wonderful. You made my day. you should post them more often! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 18th, 2020-15:53
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Easily persuaded...

 
 By: andy_s : August 18th, 2020-16:13
SAAF and same [nearly] cased Heuer:







I love the Lemania SA AF. I tried to find one, in vain. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 18th, 2020-22:48
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More information here...

 
 By: mstt : February 8th, 2021-04:09
The Lack of information on South African Airforce Watches, and my passion for vintage (And in particular Military) prompted me to write a few articles on these “lesser known” watches. Hope you enjoy!
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Congrats for such a great investigation. Much appreciated.

 
 By: amanico : February 9th, 2021-08:27
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Love it [nt]

 
 By: Jurry : August 15th, 2020-07:33
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Sorry for the slow response......

 
 By: mstt : February 8th, 2021-03:58
My apologies to everyone that replied. This post seemed to slip under the radar. So here is my 6 month delayed response........With a little pic....



Superb photo.

 
 By: amanico : February 9th, 2021-08:26
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I have a few issued odd and ends (but alas no lemania)....

 
 By: destrodan : February 10th, 2021-17:46
Fun to hunt for.




The one I like the most is a CWC issued to a member of the SBS who was on tour from the SAS.  This one comes with his service papers and is all original: