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Lemania Instituto Idrografico Della Marina

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1950 | No original box | No original papers
$12,182
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Basic Info
Listing code IM2E69
Brand Lemania
Reference number Lemania
Dealer product code CHW5181
Movement Manual winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Textile
Year of production 1950 (Approximation)
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United Kingdom, London
Price £9,500 (= $12,182)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement 15ch

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 38 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plastic
Dial White
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Textile
Bracelet color Grey
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel

Functions
Chronograph

Description
Watch: Lemania Istituto Idrografico Della Marina Italiana Chronograph
Stock Number: CHW5181
Price: £9,500

An incredible timepiece just as it is, let alone the fact that this is an incredibly rare Vintage Italian Military Watch of which just 1000 were ever produced. How many remain? who knows but all we could find was one other that openly available. Many are thought to have been lost or misplaced over the years and the ones that survived are likely already in collections.

Putting aside the rarity and the military aspect to this watch its natural beauty makes nit what it is alone. A stunning white / ivory dial that has naturally discoloured and gained a patina over the last 70 or so years. Appearing to be an original dial unlike many it has remained original without being relumed or touched.

Beautiful bold dark numbers over the white dial gives a vintage look and feel yet was actually created to make it easy to read as essentially this was a tool watch created for service by the Italian Military.

At 38mm - 40mm with the crown its a perfect size for today's market, this watch was made even ahead of its time with the trend as although a Chronograph the dial is not to busy and the case just has the one pusher and crown. Excellent proportions it could in fact be an everyday watch.

Caseback marked '669'. Manual wind 15ch Caliber. Excellent condition throughout for a watch of this era and created for this purpose. In fine working order having passed through our workshop.

For more images and or information please do not hesitate to get in touch. A really special piece that we are lucky to have pass through our stock. A worth addition to any collection in our view and may well have great investment potential in the future as you simply do not find them like this anymore.

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Chase Hattan
Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2015
London, United Kingdom
English, German
362 watches sold
180 active listings
London, United Kingdom
English, German

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