{"product_id":"lemania-triple-register-chronograph-as03180","title":"Lemania Triple Register Chronograph","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you know, \u003cem\u003eyou know.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLemania, one of the most significant and respected movement manufacturers in Switzerland is often overlooked when it comes to their self-branded timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConsidering this: Lemania is responsible for one of the most iconic chronograph movements ever created. And while those branded with Omega or Patek Philippe on the dial carry staggering price tags, those that say Lemania are generally budget-priced. In our opinion, these beautiful models deserves more respect within the vintage world - someday they'll catch on. But for now, mid-century chronographs such as this one offer a tremendous value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFitted inside this 35mm stainless claw-lug case is the iconic Lemania CH27 manually winding column wheel chronograph movement movement. You probably know it better as the Omega Calibre .321. But the appeal of this watch goes beyond its world-class internals. Its silver dial has developed a beautiful light patination, and its gold foil Arabic markers (with cutoffs at the sub registers!) and matching handset elevate this timepiece solidly into the realm of \u003cem\u003edrool-worthy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, now you know. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemania established in 1884 by Alfred Lugrin, is perhaps one of the most recognizable names in the vintage chronograph market--if not for watches released under their own brand, then for their contributions to other brands. At\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-tribute-to-1931-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Reverso 1931 Box and Papers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJaeger-LeCoultre\u003c\/a\u003e and at Lugrin's own manufacture, which he ran under his own name, Lugrin gained a reputation for expertise and the soundness of his movements, particularly chronographs. After his death, it was under his son-in-law Maurice Meylan's leadership that the manufacture became Lemania and moved to L'Orient in the Valée de Joux. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1932, strapped by the financial hardships of the Great Depression, Lemania joined Omega and Tissot to form SSIH (\u003cem\u003eSociété Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogére\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSA). It was this relationship--particularly with Omega--that would result in the creation of some of the most iconic calibers in horological history, particularly the Caliber .321. The Caliber .321--known internally at Lemania as the CH27--owes its existence to movement designer Albert Piguet, who first conceived of the movement in 1941, with production commencing the following year. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28316279275607,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/bIGGfuoe.jpeg?v=1559850300","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/lemania-triple-register-chronograph-as03180","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}