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Lemania RN Serie III

Hi there,

Below is my Royal Navy Fleet issued Lemania (0552), circa mid 60's

Engraved in the caseback, its NSN 6695-99-924-3306 as my later CWC Royal Navy issued (1974)

as per DEFSTAN 66-4

Anyone should expect the Lemania caliber 2220 with incabloc, but mine is powered by its ancestor, the gilted caliber 15CHT instead, which was formerly in use into watches with the following NSN 6695-99-924-3305. Nothing strange here as this happened quite oftenly with the earlier Serie III version.

For more in depth details, have a look here: http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?65810-Re-Lemania-Series-3-6645-99-924-3306-3312

I'm very fond myself of the rarer no lume white dial Submarine issued, NSN 924-3312 ... the hunt has started

(credit Brian @ MWR)

again 15CHT instead of the expected 2220

(credit brian31@MWR)

Rarer again is the bi pusher chronograph version, RAF issued only between 1974 and 1975, caliber 1872

(credit Ian aka Springmount@MWR)

Let me conclude with a special mention to the TidGivare 195, same asymetrical case, but modified caliber 2225... which I think is still my favorite watch in the box !

Please don't hesitate to share yours.... Previous series I & II are more than welcomed obviously.

Regards - Fred

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