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  1. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Dec 22, 2015

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    Greetings to all from a new member,
    Hope okay to post this here.

    Any thougths on this early Lemania chronograph?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/391346883611?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:ITPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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    I really liked the dial patina, but thought it might be a put together as the movement has incabloc -- which seemed questionable given the age of the watch.
    As far as I know (but I'm a newbie) Incabloc was invented in the 1930s, but wasn't in widespread use until the 1950s.
    There's incabloc on military issued Hanhart German pilot watches from WWII (see postings on Military Watch Resource Forum)..

    Also wondering about the lack of any markings on the inside case back.

    Last but not least, Ukraine seller offering this as a "black dial 1940s Luftwaffe pilot watch" - raised obvious red flags.

    The watch nonetheless sold in a flash overnight (after lingering on Ebay several weeks this fall).
    Very curious what others think - I reallly like those aged chronographs.

    Thanks and best regards,
    S
     
    Edited Dec 22, 2015