104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 411

Lemania

A rare and wonderfully aged, vintage single-button pilot's chronograph wristwatch with oval chronograph pusher, blue telemeter and blue tachy scale

Sold

estimated
1.9004.000 €
Price realized
1.900 €
specific features
Case
Steel, push back, flexible lugs, oval chronograph pusher.
Dial
Two-tone silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.36545
Cal.15TL
Diam.37 mm
Circa1940
Ctry.Swiss


Calibre 15TL was developed from a pocket watch movement in the 1930s and provided the basis for the legendary Lemania CH27 calibre, which corresponds to the Omega calibre 321 of the first Speedmaster model.
Early chronographs in steel cases with oval pushers are very rare and highly sought after. This timepiece is certainly one of the most coveted versions - the combination of style elements such as the silvered dial with its gentle patina and the delicate Breguet numerals in an original steel case make this a truly spectacular watch.