Lemania
Chronograph 105 Bi-Compax - Antimagnetic Antichoc Vintage 50's

Lemania 105  Manual-wind chronograph Circa 1958 — Champagne bi-compax two-register dial  Antimagnetic / Antichoc  17 jewels — Lemania calibre 1270 — Round pushers
« After WWII, precision became a style: clean, legible, essential. »

In the 1950s, modernity had a face: instruments. The war was over, but the world was still obsessed with accuracy. Rebuilding, industry, travel—everything was measured. The chronograph became the bridge between workshop, office, road and sport: not a toy, but a civil tool of precision. One glance explains the enduring appeal: the symmetry of two registers, the balance of scales, the crisp hands, and that “ruled-line” visual rhythm that makes time feel controlled. A Lemania 105 carries that precision on the surface. No theatrics—just clear function, drawn with the elegance of industrial design. The champagne tone softens the instrument, like a light suit over a dark mechanism: rigour, with style. Lemania is one of Switzerland’s key chronograph names, famous for both complete watches and movements supplied across the industry throughout the 20th century.  The “105” belongs to that 1950s generation of refined yet sturdy civilian chronographs, commonly seen through the mid- to late-1950s depending on case references and variants.

The Lemania 1270 is a manual-wind chronograph. Technical databases typically cite 17 jewels, 18,000 vph, and around 39 hours of power reserve. It sits within Lemania’s manual chronograph family described as cam-switched, in a classic bi-compax architecture designed for stable everyday use.  The Antimagnetic and Antichoc dial markings are pure 1950s language: a promise of a watch that stays dependable in a modern life of knocks, transport and magnetic environments.  The round pushers complete the period signature with a direct, tactile chronograph feel. Many Lemania 105 examples appear in the ~35 mm range, depending on the specific case reference. 

Today, the Lemania 105 feels surprisingly contemporary—because it was designed for clarity. In the city, the champagne dial adds warmth while the bi-compax layout keeps that disciplined “instrument” look. The chronograph remains genuinely useful for real timing: commutes, meetings, cooking, light training intervals—anything you want to frame precisely. And it brings something rare: a quiet, legible form of luxury that doesn’t need loud branding.

1958 example. At Mostra, the watch is delivered with a Mostra certificate of authenticity and a refined presentation case depending on the sale configuration. Buying this Lemania from Mostra means careful selection, workshop-minded scrutiny of authenticity and coherence (dial, hands, pushers, movement), and practical guidance on wearing and using a vintage chronograph. Mostra—renowned for its service and customer experience—has been recognized in the specialist press as the pre-owned specialist. Reviews are verified and rated 5 stars, and every watch comes with an exceptional three-year warranty, rare on the pre-owned market.