Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 248
LEMANIA, SWITZERLAND, 1872, SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 26,000 - 43,300 / USD 3,400 - 5,600 / EUR 3,100 - 5,100
Sold: CHF 4,750
A fine, rare, large, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch made for the South African Air Force
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
|
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Lemania, switzerland
Model 1872
Year 1975
Movement No. 2654569
Case No. AF 10806
Diameter 40
Caliber 1872, 17 jewels
Signature dial and movement
Notes
Made for the South African Air Force, research shows that from 1971 until 1976, Lemania produced 630 examples only. Fitted with its correct non board-arrow dial, its caseback is engraved with AF 10806, putting its production date around 1975. It is the first time we are offering this version for sale.
Provenance
Property of a South African collector