

THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE
1000Σ
Lemania
A fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$15,000 - 30,000•€1,700 - 3,300$1,900 - 3,800
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.