Rare Lemania British Ministry of Aviation Pilot's single but...

Estimate

£2,500 - £3,500

Rare Lemania British Ministry of Aviation Pilot's single button chronograph stainless steel wristwatch, circa 1960s, case reference 35-65, the black dial with Arabic numerals, hour baton and dot markers, minute track, Military 'fat' broad arrow and circled T indicating use of Tritium, subsidiary dials for thirty minute recording and constant seconds and chronograph centre seconds, signed LWO 2220 17 jewel movement, the screw case with issue markings '^ 6B/551 MOA/22x’ modern black leather strap, 40mm
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** Currently functioning, the centre second hand requires re-setting and loose on stem, the 30-minute recording dial works and sets back correctly.   

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Box and Papers - no.
Movement - currently functioning, subsidiary dials functioning correctly - the chronograph is operating but the centre seconds is loose and requires resetting.
Dial - good, with a few light marks.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - good, centre seconds is loose and requires resetting.
Case - surface marks and some mild dings to the case sides and lugs - see images.
Crown - adjusting correctly, push button functioning correctly, centre seconds requires resetting as is currently loose.
Strap - modern, good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained