First "new" watch of 2006

[S.L]

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But now a new one is on my wrist :D , sorry no pics yet.
It's hw chronograph (not a diver!) so I'm breaking major new ground here :lol: .

/Stefan

You are not allowed to withhold information ... come on, out with it.

john

Ok John :), your wish is my command...

SwAF Lemania Chronograph

This one caught my attention last year when I saw one for sale but was "beaten" to it by fellow forumer "Clayman".
His beautiful pictures of the watch can be found HERE .

I'm generally not much for chrono's as you might have noticed but this one won me over for several reasons.
It is IMO very clean in it's design and surprisingly big with 42mm diameter.
But perhaps the biggest reason is sentimentality, I spent approximately 8 years working as an officer in the SwAF and I felt that it would be very nice to have a SwAF issued watch.

A few weeks ago I was informed by fellow forumers (thanks "watchless" and "pinjol"!) about where to find another one for sale and yesterday I made the deal :D .

It is in very good condition, especially considering that it is not refinished in any way and all parts are the original ones, no NOS parts has been installed.
It has one scratch on the back of the case and the crystal could use some polishing but apart from that it seems to have lived quite a protected life.











The lume fades very fast but I managed to capture it in this pic,



Instead of the usual "10 past 10" I seem to have set it to "10 to 2" while taking these pics .
But no one here would be anal enough to notice that, right :wink: :lol: .

My first handwound and my first chronograph, 2006 has begun well indeed :) .

Thanks for looking!

/Stefan

[Tinker]

Just excellent!

Now all it needs is a dark gr...

[S.L]

Now all it needs is a dark gr...

The strap in the pics will be replaced shortly but since Louis claims he has sold the strap I guess I'll have to find something more conventional :lol: .

/Stefan

[davide]

A lovely watch - lucky man :)

Here's another (different model) military Lemania chrono to keep it company..

[mart broad]

Absolutley super watch wear it in only good health,great engine in that case just love the Lemania works

You know thinking about it a green strap might just have made all the difference. :shock:

Martin
8)

[Gert]

Congratulations Stefan, and what a handsome specimen. The strap is spot on :D

Cheers,
Gert

[worlok]

That's a really nice watch. Enjoy it in good health.

:)

[Foggy]

Fabulous watch, Stefan - congratulations :D

Cheers

Foggy

[rfrazier]

Enjoy! A very lean and clean chrono.

Best wishes,
Bob

[Si]

Very nice, Stefan - congratulations! I agree it looks as if it has had a quiet life. I am surprised how well the lume in the bezel has lasted!

[KH2]

Very good looking that one, congratulation :D

[Griswold]

Beauty Stefan. And I think the plain strap sets it off really well. :D :D

[sparmar1]

WOW!!!!! Stefan that is fab :D :D :D

Great movement, lovely dial and a super history, your collection really is looking very good indeed :)

Enjoy that one...maybe you will add a few more Chrono's before the end of 2006....

Sanjay

[Mrcrowley]

Nice one Stefan!

[S.L]

Thanks for the feedback guys! :)

<snip>Here's another (different model) military Lemania chrono to keep it company..</snip>

From what service/force is that one if I may ask?

Fabulous watch, Stefan - congratulations :D

Thanks Foggy.
Unfortunately this one was not found at a bootsale for a fiver :cry: .

your collection really is looking very good indeed

Thanks Sanjay but I've slowly started applying a "in/out" principle so with the arrival of this one I sold my SAR and the Seastar 1000.
Still, all in all a good trade IMO :D .

Cheers
/Stefan

[davide]

Thanks for the feedback guys! :)

<snip>Here's another (different model) military Lemania chrono to keep it company..</snip>

From what service/force is that one if I may ask?

Cheers
/Stefan

Royal Navy - here's the back..

[Mrcrowley]

I've slowly started applying a "in/out" principle

Oh you as well.

In our old age we are becoming harrassed by our other half or going bankrupt??

[Crusader]

Congratulations on a wonderful watch, Stefan! :D

May I ask whether the bezel is mono- or bidirectional, and does anyone know what type of strap it would have been on while issued?

[S.L]

Congratulations on a wonderful watch, Stefan! :D

May I ask whether the bezel is mono- or bidirectional, and does anyone know what type of strap it would have been on while issued?

The bezel is bidirectional, as for what strap it was issued with I have no idea.
Will let you know if I find out.

/Stefan

[Burak]

Beautiful watch Stefan - fire up that Cohiba and celebrate!

[S.L]

I've slowly started applying a "in/out" principle

Oh you as well.

In our old age we are becoming harrassed by our other half or going bankrupt??

:lol:
Nope, no other half at the moment and not really bankrupt either.
I'm more of a user than a collector and the watches I let go did not make it into rotation so to say.
Will probably miss the SAR a bit though... :cry:

/Stefan

[S.L]

Beautiful watch Stefan - fire up that Cohiba and celebrate!

Thanks, will do :D .
Just have to find somewhere to smoke it, my apartment is not an option and smoking in public places is illegal here.
And outside will not be an option for a few months I'm afraid.
But I will find a way :wink: .

/Stefan

[Burak]

Same problem here Stefan - total smoking ban in public places and I don't like to smoke cigars in the house as we've two young children so I generally sit in the car with my cigar and whiskey (parked in the drive of course!). :lol:

Michael

[ke6507]

That's a really great timepiece. Great find!

DaveB