Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 312

LEMANIA, AVIATOR CHRONOGRAPH, CALIBER 1872, STEEL

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,500

A fine, rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Lemania

Year circa 1973

Movement No. 2654540

Case No. 9602

Caliber Lemania 1872

Dimensions 39 mm

Signature Dial and movement

Notes

Very little is known about this intriguing and rare reference. Featuring classic divers stainless steel tonneau case typical of the 1970’s and with large indexes and a bright orange minute hand, research shows that reference 9601 corresponds to the unusual Lemania bullhead chronograph so places it only one reference number apart as those cases were unsigned during this period and were also marketed under the name Richard. An extremely rare chronograph kept in close to new unpolished condition.