Lemania Military Two Button Chronograph | Watch Shop

Learn more about this piece and other vintage and modern watch styles at Christie’s Watch Shop: http://bit.ly/1EUNl8Z Christie’s Senior Specialist, Eric Wind, gives an in-depth look at this Lemania Military Two Button Chronograph. SPECIALIST NOTES: Lemania is one of the most highly-regarded chronograph movement makers. Watch companies including Omega and Patek Philippe have used variations of Lemania-based movements. Beginning in the 1940s, Lemania produced military chronographs, particularly for the British forces. Later Lemania produced watches for the Australian, Swedish, and South African militaries. We believe the present model, an uncommon two button chronograph, was produced for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) based on the “M 1612” engraving on the case back. This is the first such Lemania example we have seen and it may have been a test watch for the IDF. The large size, unpolished case, great chronograph movement, and dial style make this an appealing watch to collectors across generations. Discover more from Christie's: Visit: http://www.christies.com See more vintage watch styles at http://www.christies.com/watchshop Find out about the latest auctions and download Christie’s eCatalogues: http://www.christies.com/calendar Never miss an auction, sign up for alerts and more at: http://www.christies.com/MyChristies Connect with us at: Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Christiesauctions Instagram http://instagram.com/christieswatches Facebook http://www.facebook.com/christies Twitter @ChristiesInc, http://twitter.com/christiesinc Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/christiesinc Weibo: http://www.weibo.com/christies YouKu: http://tvs.youku.com/christies