Founded in 1884, Lemania is renowned for its expertise in crafting high-precision chronographs. The brand played a crucial role in military watchmaking, supplying timepieces to the British and Swedish armed forces during the 1940s. Lemania’s reliability earned its chronographs a place across all branches of the British military, solidifying its reputation for durability and precision. Since 1932, Lemania has also been a key movement supplier for prestigious brands like OMEGA. Notably, the mechanical movement that powered the watch worn by Captain Armstrong during the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969 was a Lemania, a fact often overshadowed by the Omega Speedmaster’s legacy. Owning a Lemania timepiece means owning a piece of horological and space history.
Case:
o Gold plated and back in stainless steel with marks and scratches all over, ref. 918 -2 KO
o Fine condition with strong geometry
o 34mm without crown / 41mm lug to lug / 9.5mm tickness / 18mm lug width
o Original lemania crown
o plexiglass in good condition
Movement:
o Mechanical manual wind lemania 3000 - serviced by watchmaker in november 2024
(movement was disassembled, washed, lubricated)
Dial & Hands:
o Golden with aging effect, Dauphine Hands
Bracelet Material:
o New 18mm dark green with generic golden buckle
Conclusion / Condition:
A very nice vintage piece, elegant and shiny, in good working condition…
please see photos as they are part of the description.
No box or pappers, no water proof test, sold as is, any question feel free for ask…
Keep in mind that it is a vintage watch, it is normal to be 1/2 minute early or late
Wrist-Treasure
