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LEMANIA HS9A Military Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Monopusher Chronograph (c.1965)
LEMANIA HS9A Military Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Monopusher Chronograph (c.1965)
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Manufacturer - Lemania
Year - c. 1965
Reference / Calibre - Calibre 2220
Movement No - 1574352
Case No. - HS /|\ 9A 80312
Material Stainless Steel - 40 mm not including crown
Case, movement, and dial signed
Extremely rare asymmetrical single button Monopusher Chronograph - issued to pilots and navigators of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm in the mid-1960s
Incredibly well preserved original dial showing a nice warmth and even patina
The case is crisp and sharp not having been polished - the lugs and bezel displaying their original shape proudly
Very small dent to the crown
The original hands have been relumed using aged tritium
Brand new replacement crystal
Brand new Torres Pig skin strap (20 mm)
The watch has been inspected by our trusted watchmaker (October 2021) - the chronograph starts, stops and resets as it should - the watch is keeping excellent time
Also included is Mann About Time tote bag, and bespoke Mann About Time calf leather travel pouch, hand made in Italy
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