{"product_id":"lemania-series-iii-raf-military-issued-single-pusher-1965","title":"Lemania - Series III - RAF Military Issued Single Pusher - 1965","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xui-column-12-of-12 xui-column-6-of-12-small-up xui-column-6-of-12-large-up\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xui-u-flex xui-u-flex-column xui-u-flex-justify-space-between\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"12\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn original British Ministry of Defence-issued Lemania 6BB single pusher chronograph built for Royal Air Force service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"12\"\u003eLemania occupies a unique place in horological history as one of Switzerland's most important movement manufacturers. Founded in 1884, the company supplied chronograph movements to some of the world's finest watchmakers, including Omega, Patek Philippe and Breguet, while also producing purpose-built military timepieces for armed forces around the world. During the 1960s, the British Ministry of Defence commissioned Lemania to produce robust chronographs to the 6BB specification for use by Royal Air Force pilots and navigators. Featuring a highly legible dial, flyback-style military functionality and the dependable Calibre 2220 movement, these chronographs have become some of the most sought-after British military watches ever produced.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"759\" data-section-id=\"5q4cw2\"\u003eWhat's on Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eThis original 1965 Lemania Single Pusher military chronograph is an exceptional example of the iconic RAF-issued 6BB chronograph. Housed in a robust 40mm stainless steel case, it features the correct military caseback engraved \u003cstrong data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003e\/|\\ 0552\/924-3306 80710\u003c\/strong\u003e, denoting its British Ministry of Defence issue and Royal Air Force service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eThe matte black military dial remains beautifully preserved, displaying luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, contrasting white numerals, luminous hour plots and twin recessed chronograph registers for outstanding legibility. The circled T denotes that the lume is tritium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e The distinctive broad-arrow emblem above the Incabloc signature identifies the watch as British Government property, making it instantly recognisable to military watch collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003ePowering the watch is Lemania's legendary 17-jewel Calibre 2220 manual-wind chronograph movement, renowned for its reliability, smooth chronograph operation and robust construction. Offering approximately 48 hours of power reserve, it remains one of the finest military chronograph movements of its era. Presented on a brown leather NATO strap, this is an outstanding example of one of Britain's most collectible post-war military chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2427\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003ePresented in excellent vintage condition (9\/10), the stainless steel case retains strong lines with only light signs of honest military wear. The black military dial remains exceptionally clean, with attractive ageing to the luminous numerals and hour plots, while the hands and sub-dials retain excellent contrast and legibility. The engraved military issue markings remain crisp, and the watch is supplied with our 12-month mechanical warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch Specialist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57307480621431,"sku":"vws4356cs","price":5450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0139\/8092\/6009\/files\/VWS-4356cs_0.jpg?v=1784732043","url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchspecialist.com\/products\/lemania-series-iii-raf-military-issued-single-pusher-1965","provider":"Vintage Watch Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}