Lemania Marchairuz, cal. lemania 5012, NOS

Superb Lemania Marchairuz, NOS condition (new old stock)

Caliber lemania 5012 with automatic mechanical winding

Marchairuz limited series of only 50 copies

Year 70s

Case size without crown 39x45.5mm


History:

Lemania made limited models known as Lemania marchairuz and Lemania military. Lemania introduced the new Lemania 5100 and 5012 movements between 1978 and 1980.

The Lemania 5100 and 5012 movements were issued to USAF and NASA pilots because it was specially designed to withstand more than 7g without loss of time, It was the only movement to successfully pass rigorous tests by the NASA.

Lemania 5100 and 5012 movements went on to be used in many well-known watch brands such as Heuer, Omega, Sinn, Orfina, Tutima, Fortis and Eberhard to name a few.

Lemania separated from the SSIH Group in 1981 and took the name of Nouvelle Lemania. In 1992, the New Lemania was bought by Breguet. Lemania calibers are still used today in the watches of many well-known brands.