Lemania 105 Chronograph 17 Jewels Ref.254 Silver Dial Manual 32mm Men's Vintage

Item Description


🏁 Lemania 105 Ref.254 – The Origin of Speedmaster Heritage | Cal.1270 | Solid Silver Bracelet Included

“The roots of the Speedmaster — Lemania’s own-signed masterpiece.”

Offered here is an exceptional and rare 1950s Lemania Ref.254 from the legendary 105 series, powered by the in-house Cal.1270 manual-wind chronograph movement.

This is not just a vintage chronograph — it represents the foundation of the movement architecture that later evolved into the famous Cal.321 used in the Omega Speedmaster.

A true collector’s piece from the golden era of Lemania.


🔎 Basic Specifications

  • 📅 Era: Circa 1950s

  • 🏷 Reference: 254 (105 Series)

  • ⚙️ Movement: Cal.1270 – Manual Wind Chronograph

  • 💎 Jewels: 17 Jewels

  • 🛡 Shock Protection: Incabloc

  • 📏 Case Diameter: 32mm (without crown)

  • 📐 Lug to Lug: 39mm

  • 📎 Lug Width: 17mm

  • 📊 Accuracy: Within ±60 sec/day (24h test)


🧠 Movement – Cal.1270

A fully in-house Lemania chronograph movement, signed:

“LEMANIA WATCH Co.”

Crisp bridge engravings showcase the pride and technical excellence of this historic manufacturer.

  • Manual winding

  • No hacking function

  • Upper pusher: Start/Stop

  • Lower pusher: Reset

⚠ Currently running at practical accuracy, but due for service.
Recommended purchase as a watch requiring overhaul.


🎨 Dial – Honest Vintage Character

  • Silver-tone dial

  • Beautiful natural patina from aging

  • Applied Arabic numerals

  • Outer tachymeter scale

  • Red “ANTICHOC” text (shock-resistant marking)

Visible aging, spotting, and partial fading consistent with a genuine 1950s chronograph.
Hands, indices, and lume show age-related deterioration.

This is a true untouched vintage aesthetic — not over-restored.


🧱 Case & Crystal

  • Stainless steel screw-back case

  • Mushroom-style chronograph pushers

  • Surface scratches, small dents, discoloration

  • Caseback shows tool marks

  • Acrylic crystal with scratches

Unpolished condition with authentic vintage wear.


🖤 Strap & Special Silver Bracelet (Included)

Currently fitted with an unused aftermarket embossed leather strap (18mm fitted to 17mm lugs).

Additionally included:

💎 Solid Silver Custom Bracelet

  • Weight: 66g

  • Stamped: “silver”

  • Marked “D 0.28” (stone weight marking)

  • Decorative central cross motif with set stones

  • Bracelet length approx. 15.9cm

  • Total wrist size when mounted approx. 18.5cm

This heavy sterling silver bracelet transforms the watch into a bold, luxurious statement piece — blending rugged vintage chronograph character with striking jewelry presence.


🎯 Why This Watch Matters

✔ Pre-Speedmaster Lemania chronograph heritage
✔ True 1950s in-house signed example
✔ Rare 105 series model
✔ Honest aging and originality
✔ Includes substantial solid silver bracelet
✔ Increasingly collectible movement lineage

Vintage Lemania pieces from this era are becoming harder to source — especially original signed examples.


📦 Included

  • Watch head

  • Aftermarket leather strap

  • Solid silver bracelet (66g, stone-marked D0.28)


🚀 A Serious Collector’s Chronograph

Whether worn on leather for classic 1950s charm or mounted on the heavy silver bracelet for commanding presence, this Lemania 105 delivers unmatched vintage character.

An important piece of chronograph history.

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