Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 - Watchuseek, world's largest & most visited Watch Forum site

Nalu · August 13th, 2009

As I mentioned here previously, I managed to find these two Afrikaaners last year by taking the direct approach and finally picked them up last week in DC - it's been a long wait! Lovely watches and very happy to have them in the group, many thanks to the seller for his patience, trust and cooperation. Both have very good provenance. I'll post photos of the backs when I get a moment.

I think the Corvus "RB" NATO looks great on these watches

(the rehaute on the 5012 needs to be rotated clockwise a hair)

They join their northern brothers in arms, the SwAF Lemania and the beauty of the bunch IMO (must be the acrylic bezel insert

)

the SwAF Tg195

and the RN Lemania HS9

Crusader · August 13th, 2009

Beautiful, clear watches all of them.

Nalu · August 13th, 2009

Lemania had some watchmaking talent, no doubt.

whifferdill · August 13th, 2009

What a fantastic group - I agree about the beauty of the bunch. Pure functional readability, much like the Heuer Bund - I've used this for flying in light aircraft and I have to say, it's got to be one of the best 'pure' pilot's watches ever made. Looks like it wasn't alone!

Beau8 · August 14th, 2009

Congrats~fantastic looking watches!

Mavrobasilis · August 14th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nalu

As I mentioned here previously, I managed to find these two Afrikaaners last year by taking the direct approach

Congrats on two exceptional acquisitions!

If I am not being indiscreet, what is the 'direct' approach?
With such wonderfull results others may care to take it as well.

TimeOnTarget · August 14th, 2009

Those are beyond sweet!!!!

You have a real eye for the good stuff, which really shocks me considering your Army roots. LOL!

JohnF · August 14th, 2009

Hi -

Serious drool.

Quite an acquisition and two rather serious watches. The Lemania with the single subdial is something I could wear...

JohnF

Strela · August 15th, 2009

Just wow!

Nalu · August 15th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnTarget

Those are beyond sweet!!!!

You have a real eye for the good stuff, which really shocks me considering your Army roots. LOL!

I had to take a class in class

It's in ATARS, just talk to your Schools NCO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrobasilis

Congrats on two exceptional acquisitions!

If I am not being indiscreet, what is the 'direct' approach?
With such wonderfull results others may care to take it as well.

VFR direct

Not recommended or possible for all weather conditions, but it is the simplest. As always, use your best judgment.

I've been fortunate in that many of my best finds actually found me (via fellow collectors, owners, etc.), but there are a couple of pieces that repeatedly elude me and the SAAF Lemanias are an example.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnF

Hi -

Quite an acquisition and two rather serious watches. The Lemania with the single subdial is something I could wear...

JohnF

Thanks John, the 5012 has been the watch I've worn the most the past couple of weeks (along with one other mil-style I'll post photos of soon). I just 're-acquired' the SwAF Lemania (I 'lost' it - long story) and though it is the most beautiful, the leather bund strap isn't ideal for summer weather as I found out one hot, humid Austin day

Mavrobasilis · August 15th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nalu

VFR direct

Not recommended or possible for all weather conditions, but it is the simplest. As always, use your best judgment.

Point taken and advice appreciated.

Thanks,
Basil

PS: Absolutely gorgeous, all of them!

zinman74 · August 16th, 2009

Absolutely beautiful group Nalu, very nice!

Nalu · August 28th, 2009

Family shots with the two SAAF and one SwAF Lemanias:

andy_s · September 23rd, 2009

Very nice Colin, the 5012 is a beauty, constant hackable seconds dial is consistent with Mil/AF needs and is very well executed. My EZM1 will be jealous...

HercDriver · September 24th, 2009

Both of those bicompax Lemanias are stunners, but I think I like the one you just got, as I prefer numbers to not be cut off. But all of three have that austere and eminently readable dial and clean look; they are what they are, and nothing else.

Looking forward to looking on your blog for more pics.

andy_s · September 24th, 2009

Blog...?

george88 · September 25th, 2009

outstanding!
have you ever seen any of these?

HercDriver · September 26th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_s

Blog...?

Actually, he had some amazing pics in an on-line gallery, IIRC. Not sure if he still has it (I switched computers and my favorites is missing).

tgarn · September 26th, 2009

Beautiful Lemanias!

Found some interesting cousins on my harddisk

Best regards
Thomas

Nalu · September 29th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by HercDriver

Actually, he had some amazing pics in an on-line gallery, IIRC. Not sure if he still has it (I switched computers and my favorites is missing).

I used to keep an "Iraq Watch Blog" on the O7 forum of WUS whilst deployed, recording some watch spottings and random thoughts. I also keep a gallery on another site which I shouldn't mention, but if you've got the Time I'll send you the Equation

I haven't been putting many photos up there latterly as I'm prepping to start my own watch photo reference site.

August 13th, 2009	#1
Nalu Moderator Dive Watches Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,526	Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 As I mentioned here previously, I managed to find these two Afrikaaners last year by taking the direct approach and finally picked them up last week in DC - it's been a long wait! Lovely watches and very happy to have them in the group, many thanks to the seller for his patience, trust and cooperation. Both have very good provenance. I'll post photos of the backs when I get a moment. I think the Corvus "RB" NATO looks great on these watches (the rehaute on the 5012 needs to be rotated clockwise a hair) They join their northern brothers in arms, the SwAF Lemania and the beauty of the bunch IMO (must be the acrylic bezel insert ) the SwAF Tg195 and the RN Lemania HS9 __________________ Cheers all, Colin "Deeds, not words, shall speak me." - John Fletcher

August 13th, 2009	#2
Crusader Pil-Mil Mod. & MaL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 12th Century Posts: 5,469	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Beautiful, clear watches all of them. __________________ Cheers, Martin ("Crusader") Moderator, Pilot's & Military Watches Forum

August 13th, 2009	#3
Nalu Moderator Dive Watches Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,526	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Lemania had some watchmaking talent, no doubt. __________________ Cheers all, Colin "Deeds, not words, shall speak me." - John Fletcher

August 13th, 2009	#4
whifferdill Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,148	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 What a fantastic group - I agree about the beauty of the bunch. Pure functional readability, much like the Heuer Bund - I've used this for flying in light aircraft and I have to say, it's got to be one of the best 'pure' pilot's watches ever made. Looks like it wasn't alone! __________________ Fortis Pilot Professional Day / Date Glycine Airman Special II Ltd Ed Longines CAF Issue Pilot 15.94 Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50 Minutes are the Milestones of Aviation - Fred, in 'Fools and Birds Fly'

August 14th, 2009	#5
Beau8 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13,435	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Congrats~fantastic looking watches!

August 14th, 2009	#7
TimeOnTarget Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 873	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Those are beyond sweet!!!! You have a real eye for the good stuff, which really shocks me considering your Army roots. LOL! __________________ "Some people work for a living, me, I'd rather fly!"

August 14th, 2009	#8
JohnF Vintages/PilMil Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oberstedten, Germany Posts: 3,621	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Hi - Serious drool. Quite an acquisition and two rather serious watches. The Lemania with the single subdial is something I could wear... JohnF __________________ 21st Century Schizoid Man for politics... Larks Tongues In Aspic for photography... コスト下げ　やる気も一緒に　下げられる

August 15th, 2009	#9
Strela Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,254	Amazing pair, Colin! Just wow! __________________ Стрела Russian Watch Forum, Rolex Watch Forum, & Pilot's and Military Watch Forum Moderator

August 16th, 2009	#12
zinman74 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 62	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Absolutely beautiful group Nalu, very nice!

August 28th, 2009	#13
Nalu Moderator Dive Watches Forum Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,526	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Family shots with the two SAAF and one SwAF Lemanias: __________________ Cheers all, Colin "Deeds, not words, shall speak me." - John Fletcher

September 23rd, 2009	#14
andy_s Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 209	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Very nice Colin, the 5012 is a beauty, constant hackable seconds dial is consistent with Mil/AF needs and is very well executed. My EZM1 will be jealous...

September 24th, 2009	#15
HercDriver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 212	I had never seen the 1872 until your example. Both of those bicompax Lemanias are stunners, but I think I like the one you just got, as I prefer numbers to not be cut off. But all of three have that austere and eminently readable dial and clean look; they are what they are, and nothing else. Looking forward to looking on your blog for more pics.

September 25th, 2009	#17
george88 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 310	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 outstanding! have you ever seen any of these?

September 26th, 2009	#19
tgarn Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 172	Re: Lemania SAAF Chronos - 1872 and 5012 Beautiful Lemanias! Found some interesting cousins on my harddisk Best regards Thomas

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