Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 230
Lemania, circa 1939. Fine, center second, cushion shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.
CHF 1,200 - 1,400
C. polished, screwed and engraved case back, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals. "Baton" radium-coated hands. M. 11 3/t ''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 38 x 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-25-01 |
Fair Chipped HANDS Original |
Notes
This model was used by the Czech Air Force pilots. Engraved on the
back: "4095 - MAJETEI{ VOJENSKE SPRAVY'. Lemania started also
to supply the Czech Air Forces with a watch very close to the
Longines model, as well as Eterna a little later. This watch bears the
same sort of case, but was very much appreciated by pilots because of
its centre second hand, better adapted to the air navigation.