Lemania Monopusher Chronograph 6BB
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
mid-1960s
This Lemania monopusher chronograph is a military-issued timepiece featuring a 38mm asymmetric steel case. Produced in Switzerland, the watch is powered by a hand-wound calibre 2220 movement.
The watch includes a two-register black dial marked with the Broad Arrow and a Circle T, which indicates the application of tritium luminous material at the numeral positions and on the hands. The timepiece is fitted with a leather strap and features specific military case back engravings indicating issuance to the British Royal Air Force. The watch is presented as having been serviced by the vendor's watchmaker and is described by the auction description as being in very good condition with signs of previous wear consistent with its military history.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- mid-1960's
- Type
- Monopusher chronograph
- Maker
- Lemania
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Issued to
- Royal Air Force
- Case material
- steel
- Movement type
- hand wound
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Model reference
- 6BB
- Luminous material
- Tritium
- Maker / attribution
- Lemania
Design
- Case and Dial
- The case design incorporates a single pusher mechanism located above the winding crown to operate the chronograph functions. The condition of the exterior shows various marks and signs of wear accumulated during its service life. The dial is finished in matte black and displays a two-register layout. It features painted Arabic numerals at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions, with other hour markers indicated by luminous dots. The dial bears the Broad Arrow symbol and a 'Circle T' marking, which serves to identify the presence of tritium luminous compound on the dial indices and the hands.
- Visible features
- • Asymmetric stainless steel case design • Single pusher located above the crown • Matte black dial with Broad Arrow symbol • Circle T marking above the 6 o'clock position
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is driven by a Lemania calibre 2220 hand-wound chronograph movement. This movement is designed for two-register functionality, allowing for the measurement of elapsed time. The watchmaker responsible for the current listing reports that the movement has been fully serviced to ensure functionality.
- Military Specification and Provenance
- The watch was commissioned for the British Royal Air Force as indicated by the '6BB' reference marking and military engravings on the case back. These markings adhere to the specifications set out by the British Ministry of Defence during the mid-1960s. The auction description reports that these engravings and the general aesthetic condition of the watch are consistent with its historical issuance to British military organizations.
Identification
- Reference
- 6BB
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact year of production is not specified beyond mid-1960s
- Research required: History of specific military usage is not documented in detail beyond general Royal Air Force association