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Lemania 18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage chronograph wristwatch features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 33.00 mm in diameter, fitted to a brown leather strap with a gold-tone tang buckle. The matte silvered dial displays gold dagger and Arabic numerals, outer minute tracks, and two subsidiary registers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock for chronograph minutes and running seconds. Inside, the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind movement with chronograph functionality signed Lemania Watch Co Swiss. The inner case back carries the stamps 18K, 0.750, 108, and 248.

Front view of the Lemania 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with matte silvered dial and brown strap
Front view of the Lemania 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with matte silvered dial and brown strap — Freeman's / Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
hindmanauctions.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Lemania
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
95
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

This vintage chronograph is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 33.00 mm in diameter. The case includes two rectangular chronograph pushers and is fitted with a brown leather strap and gold-tone tang buckle.

The inner case back is stamped '18K', '0.750', '108', and '248'. The case shows evidence of dents, scratching, and oxidation to the chronograph pushers, while the strap exhibits wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “33.00 mm case diameter”
  • “18K YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH”
  • “Case back stamp: 18K 0.750 108 248”
  • “There are some dents and scratching to the case and some wear to the strap. The chronograph pushers are slightly oxidized.”

Dial Configuration

The matte silvered dial features gold dagger and Arabic numerals. It includes subsidiary registers at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions for minutes and seconds.

The dial displays the text 'LEMANIA 105' below the 12 o'clock position and 'WAKMANN 17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC' above the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “matte silvered dial, gold dagger and Arabic numerals”
  • “subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock for minutes and seconds respectively”
  • “Dial features two subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock, with printed text including 'LEMANIA 105' below 12 o'clock and 'WAKMANN 17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC' above 6 o'clock.”

Movement and Operational Status

The timepiece contains a 17-jewel manual-wind movement signed 'LEMANIA WATCH Co SWISS'.

The watch was reported to wind, set, and run at the time of cataloging, though it has not been timed for accuracy. The auction house notes that the authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed.

Evidence for this section
  • “17 jewel manual wind movement with chronograph function signed LEMANIA WATCH Co SWISS”
  • “The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.”
  • “The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.”

Open research questions

  • Do the stamps '108' and '248' on the case back correspond to a specific Lemania reference model?
  • What is the relationship between Lemania and Wakmann regarding the co-branding or overprinting observed on this dial?
  • What caliber is used in this 17-jewel manual-wind movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Lemania 18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case diameter33.00 mm“33.00 mm case diameter”
Case material18K yellow gold“18K YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH”
Movement jewels17 jewels“17 jewel manual wind movement”
Movement signatureLEMANIA WATCH Co SWISS“signed LEMANIA WATCH Co SWISS”
Dial descriptionMatte silvered dial with gold dagger and Arabic numerals“matte silvered dial, gold dagger and Arabic numerals”
Case back stamp18K 0.750 108 248“Case back stamp: 18K 0.750 108 248”
Strap length6 1/4 to 7 3/4 inches“6 1/4-7 3/4 inches long.”

Visible details

  • Dial features two subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock, with printed text including 'LEMANIA 105' below 12 o'clock and 'WAKMANN 17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC' above 6 o'clock.
  • Two rectangular chronograph pushers flank the winding crown on the right side of the yellow gold case.
  • The watch is mounted on a brown textured leather strap with visible surface wear near the lugs.

Research qualifications

  • Dial exhibits dual branding or overprinting ('WAKMANN' overprinted or co-branded below the center arbor), not fully explained in the lot text.
  • Movement and case back interior are not shown in the provided photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

LEMANIA, VINTAGE, 18K YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 35b56ed6e3

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