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·Can anyone help? This is my dads Lemania as far as i know it's a british navy pilots watch as in aircraft carriers, i think it's 1960s, all i know is the tic tic put me to sleep many a time when i was little.
Info on dads Lemania.
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Dan S
·Great watch and heirloom. I think this is what's known as a Series 2 Lemania monopusher. If you google that, you will probably find more information. See if you can post some clearer photos with the hands moved to show all the printing. I think that the engraving on the back of yours indicates Air Force as opposed to Navy, but I'm not a real expert on these.
Here is my white dial Series 2, issued to the Australian navy.
Here is my white dial Series 2, issued to the Australian navy.
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Deathproof
·Hands moved, I've only been able to find one the same but it in SA.
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Dan S
·If you search google images for Lemania series 2, you will find dozens that are the same. Unfortunately, your photos are just too dark and blurry, but you can easily do your own research.
For example:
https://www.ssongwatches.com/products/lemania-royal-navy-series-2-monopusher
https://finest-hour.co.uk/product/lemania-fleet-air-arm-chronograph/
https://vintagewatchlife.com/en-us/blogs/ニュース/クロノグラフの最高ムーブメント-スイスのレマニア-lemania-の魅力とは
https://www.luxuwrist.com/store/p32...pusher_Chronograph_Caliber_15_CHT_-_SOLD.html
https://www.analogshift.com/products/lemania-monopusher-for-royal-navy
For example:
https://www.ssongwatches.com/products/lemania-royal-navy-series-2-monopusher
https://finest-hour.co.uk/product/lemania-fleet-air-arm-chronograph/
https://vintagewatchlife.com/en-us/blogs/ニュース/クロノグラフの最高ムーブメント-スイスのレマニア-lemania-の魅力とは
https://www.luxuwrist.com/store/p32...pusher_Chronograph_Caliber_15_CHT_-_SOLD.html
https://www.analogshift.com/products/lemania-monopusher-for-royal-navy
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·If you search google images for Lemania series 2, you will find dozens that are the same. Unfortunately, your photos are just too dark and blurry, but you can easily do your own research.
For example:
https://www.ssongwatches.com/products/lemania-royal-navy-series-2-monopusher
https://finest-hour.co.uk/product/lemania-fleet-air-arm-chronograph/
https://vintagewatchlife.com/en-us/blogs/ニュース/クロノグラフの最高ムーブメント-スイスのレマニア-lemania-の魅力とは
https://www.luxuwrist.com/store/p32...pusher_Chronograph_Caliber_15_CHT_-_SOLD.html
https://www.analogshift.com/products/lemania-monopusher-for-royal-navy
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Deathproof
·Great watch and heirloom. I think this is what's known as a Series 2 Lemania monopusher. If you google that, you will probably find more information. See if you can post some clearer photos with the hands moved to show all the printing. I think that the engraving on the back of yours indicates Air Force as opposed to Navy, but I'm not a real expert on these.
Here is my white dial Series 2, issued to the Australian navy.
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Dan S
·My dad always said it's the face that made it different, I've looked and looked but none the same, a lot similar but not the same.
You can also try to join the MWR forum, where there are some people that specialize in these particular watches. It's not easy to become a member, but if you reach out to the moderators and are persistent, you can eventually be invited to join.
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·No
No T under logo, 12 & 6 have clear centers.
I'm not sure what you are seeing that's different. But given the blurry and dark photos, I'm afraid that we really can't evaluate it properly. It's even possible that it was repainted at some point.
You can also try to join the MWR forum, where there are some people that specialize in these particular watches. It's not easy to become a member, but if you reach out to the moderators and are persistent, you can eventually be invited to join.
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·I believe that the T dials refer to tritium and they came later or were replacements.
The printing on your dial is not as fine as some others I have seen, so I’m not sure about it. But with military watches I’ve learned not to jump to conclusions. It would be better to continue researching.
The printing on your dial is not as fine as some others I have seen, so I’m not sure about it. But with military watches I’ve learned not to jump to conclusions. It would be better to continue researching.
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watchyouwant
·Is quite original. The Dial is a MoD replacement dial. They vary widely in print quality and unfortunately yours is on the lower end of that ... Somebody clumsily did a bad "Hand Painting white" job . Can be removed and with the right kind of Eggshell white ( and thinned with solvent ) paint corrected. Enjoy it!
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··Either he's dead or my watch has stoppedMy dad always said it's the face that made it different, I've looked and looked but none the same, a lot similar but not the
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··Either he's dead or my watch has stoppedLooks to me like a poor repaint.
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w154
·No I believe it’s an early version MOD dial. Same as mine and I’ve seen at least one other.
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w154
·That's really interesting. Are your hands replacement tritium tubes?
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