Lemania RAF 6BB Issue Series 3 Chronograph

The Watch . Lemania boasts a rich history, providing Timepieces for the British Armed Forces, amongst other militaries around the World. These Lemania single pusher chronographs were issued to the Pilots of the RAF and were produced for around 20 years, from the 50s to the early 70s, and in low quantities, they are now much sought after. . British Military Lemania Chronographs are generally separated into 3 series by Collectors depending on the Cases: Series 1 (Outer Ring Notches on Caseback), Series 2 (Inner Notches on Caseback) and Series 3 (Asymmetrical Case). . Today's example is a Lemania Series 3, that has been issued to a RAF Pilot. Interestingly the issue date, 1956, predates the manufacturing date of the Watch, late 60s. Don't worry the Watch hasn't time travelled back to the 50s! This was mainly because it was issued as upgraded kit to a Pilot that was originally issued a Watch in 1956, so they issued the Watch with the original Issue details for that particular Pilot. . The Specs Age: c.1969. Reference: 6bb. Movement: Manual Wind with 30 min Chronograph and Sub Seconds. Calibre: 2220. Timekeeping: Very Good. Service History: Fully Serviced by John Senior, Feb 2026. Dial: Original Lemania Tritium Dial. Case: Stainless Steel. Measurements: without/with Crown: 40mm/41.5mm. End to End: 46mm. Bezel: Solid. Water Resistant?: No. Hands: Original. Crystal: Original. Crown: Original Crown. Strap/Bracelet: On a new 20mm Khaki Military Style Strap with Steel Fixtures. Lug Width: 20mm. Spring Bars. Getting Acquainted . Bits that stand out: - Lovely Condition. -All Original. - Unusual Upgraded Kit Issue. - Muscular 40mm Asymmetric Case. Nitty Gritty: -Minor Marks and Scratches throughout the Case. -Some paint loss to the centre of the minute hand. -Extremely Minor but there are a few spots to the Dial around the 2 marker that can only be seen in certain lights. . Overall this Pilots Watch is in lovely all original condition. The Dial is in very nice condition with some small patina. Stainless Steel Case is in good order, with light scratches. Acrylic Crystal is in nice order. Original Crown in nice nick. The hands are in good condition, with paint loss to the middle of the minute hand. . Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist