Projects: Lemania HS9 monopusher

The Lemania HS9, (Series 1 monopusher) issued to the Royal Navy Hydrographic Survey unit during Second World War, is a striking watch that looks somehow bigger than its 38mm diameter. Like many others of the breed, the original HS9 designation was struck out when the watch was reissued post-war and re-engraved with the Royal Navy service code 0552. This example also has spring bars, which is quite common for these watches. The watch was acquired by us in working order, but was fully stripped, cleaned, serviced and regulated, with a new mainspring fitted, and the cal 15CHT movement came out very well, with excellent performance post-service. It is a lovely example and we were pleased to see this go to an appreciative collector and to see it regularly posted by the new owner on Instagram.