THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE
1000Σ︎
Lemania
A fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
Estimate
HK$15,000 - 30,000•︎
€1,700 - 3,300
$1,900 - 3,800
Sold For
HK$32,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Lemania
Year
Circa 1970s
Case No
816 A
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1872, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel buckle
Dimensions
38 mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Founded in 1884 by Alfred Lugrin, Lemania is a reputable and well-respected manufacturer of chronographs. Lemania produced movements for several watchmaking companies like Omega and caliber improvements solidified Lemania’s reputation and its chronograph movements were subsequently used by Patek Philippe, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Girard-Perregaux and many others. Started in the 1940s, Lemania produced a series of military chronographs, particularly for the British forces. Preserved in great overall condition, the present watch exudes an aura of military chic which feeds off its beholders with awe and admiration.