WW2 RAF Lemania Stopwatch c.1940
An excellent Lemania stopwatch, supplied to the Air Ministry, c.1940. In good working order.
During the war, due to international agreements on neutrality, Swiss watch companies could not trade directly with the Allied military forces. However, commercial business was affected to a lesser extent, so the watch had to arrive covertly, without military marking. Typically, the Air Mi... read more
85.00 GBP
WW2 Type A11 Airman's Wristwatch c.1943
An excellent and genuine WW2 US Air Force airman's watch that is in reliable working order. Cosmetically, the watch has virtually all of its original finish and a correct period issue canvas strap. This would be a good example for the collector who likes to use their watch. read more
395.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Navy Navigator's Deck Watch, c.1942
A superb Royal Navy issue 21 jewel Elgin that served during WW2 as a navigator's watch in the Royal Navy - This can be evidenced by the presence of the Hydrographic Survey reference, H.S.3.
This Deck Watch is virtually pristine, showing only the lightest signs of carry or storage wear. It is in perfect working order, keeping excellent time. During their service life, they were ca... read more
350.00 GBP
British Rail (Southern) Railway Guard's Pocket Watch, c.1948
The postwar government nationalisation of the railways in 1948, led to the grouping and reorganisation of established rail networks across Great Britain, resulting in the formation of six British Rail regions. The Southern Region served south London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, eastern Berkshire, the Isle of Wight, southern Wiltshire, eastern Dorset through into Devon and Cornwall. Then, i... read more
190.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Navy HS&10842;5 Survey Vessel's Pocket Watch
In 1939, the Royal Navy appears to have had in service, 9 Survey Vessels, but by 1943 only four of the ships remained; HMS Challenger, Franklin, Scott and White Bear, with most having been lost in the first year of action.
The Survey Ships' work involved the preparation of nautical charts, which included the position plotting of sea-mines. However, between 1943-44 the Hydrographi... read more
190.00 GBP
HS9 Royal Navy Lemania Chronograph, c.1947
An excellent example of an early Royal Navy Lemania chronograph wristwatch, issued to the Fleet Air Arm. Fully marked with the pre-NATO Hydrographic Survey codes, and never renumbered, identifying it as a pilot's watch.
This watch is in perfect working order, with all the chronograph functions operating crisply. The high-grade signed movement looks bright and fresh and free from... read more
2000.00 GBP
WW2 Military Omega / Lemania Chronograph
A rare sterile WW2 wrist-timer of military pattern assembled with a hi-beating Lemania movement, which according to the Omega Museum in Switzerland states that these single-button chronographs are Omega factory products. Whether these watches were supplied by Lemania or from the Omega House is in debate but what is agreed is that both watch companies operate in partnership, with Lemania concent... read more
350.00 GBP
British Army W10 Lemania Stopwatch, c.1967
This high-quality Lemania W10 stopwatch was made for the British Army. Cosmetically it appears to be very bright and hardly used, exhibiting minimal handling and storage marks, including one on the glass at the "80" marker. The dial is white but has photographed a little yellow - it's not. Offered in full working order.
This Lemania has a stop/start function and a pause/restart s... read more
WW2 RAF Longines Pilot's Wristwatch, c.1942
A genuine WW2 RAF Longines wristwatch, presented in original condition and in good working order. The off-white dial is untouched, having acquired an even-age patina and just a hint of fading. All three hands are genuine, as is the winding crown and the case shows signs of service use, but no defect. All in all, a lovely example to wear, coming on a MOD issue strap of the correct wartime patter... read more
895.00 GBP