Fortis Stratoliner West In Space Andora Baikonur Lemania Aviator Chronograph

Description: Genuine Fortis Lemania 5100 Automatic Chronograph !!! Discontinued model from 1992. Ultra rare model, yet along in this condition: top condition, gently used, no box or papers for it, brand new genuine Fortis band, completely and fully functioning as it should. Swiss made. Limited edition, you will own #XX out of 200 ever made.Fortis, has been making the right model since 1962. In 1992, a very special project came about: the cigarette brand West initiated a marketing campaign of epic proportions: West in Space. For the main act of the campaign – the painting of a Russian Proton rocket and its launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome into space – West commissioned the legendary artist Andora and brought Fortis on board as the official timekeeper. The first Stratoliner of the new generation was placed in the rocket during its maiden flight, along with artworks by Andora and Russian concept artist Yuri Leiderman. This elaborate project laid the foundation for the future collaboration between Fortis and the newly founded space agency Roskosmos. The minute-hand, which is shaped like an airplane, is a distinguishing feature of watches encasing this self-winding movement. Despite several shortcomings (e.g. the movement per se was by no means an aesthetic masterpiece), this particularly rugged but accurate caliber is still regarded today as an outstanding automatic chronograph movement, used mostly in military and space applications. Not only did it run precisely, it was also lightweight, robust and resistant to centrifugal forces: these virtues made it popular among military men and aviators around the globe. The caliber easily withstands acceleration in excess of 7G without appreciable loss of accuracy. Good legibility likewise ranked among the strong points of the Lemania 5100. With all this in mind, it comes as no surprise to learn that the Lemania 5100 caliber is eagerly sought by contemporary collectors. The 5100, due to its construction, is the only chronograph movement that can withstand large shocks without its chronograph seconds hand stopping. This is because its chronograph mechanism is driven directly unlike most other chronographs which use an intermediate wheel. Its ruggedness is legendary; the caliber easily absorbs shocks and blows. The caliber also maintains its accuracy over long periods without servicing. Service intervals from four to seven years have shown to be sufficient.A brushed stainless steel case that has drilled lugs for the leather band, a Tachymeter scale on a mirror polished stainless steel fixed top bezel and a low dome mineral crystal, will safeguard your precious timepiece. The white dial decorated by the German artist Andora, with crisp black minute markers, three sub-dial counters in the classic Lemania 5100 configuration, black printed <> logotype between 10 and 11 o'clock, black printed <> logotype on the 6 o'clock sub-dial and the day&date at 3 o'clock, will make this timepiece an eye catcher in every day life. Luminous hour markers and hour/minute hands. The screw-on stainless steel back, which is hand engraved with the serial number and the , makes the watch water resistant to 10 ATM. It is secured on your wrist by a yellow band that has a sporty design and closes with Fortis logo signed stainless steel buckle. Technical Specification of the Lemania 5100: chronograph movement, self-winding with chronograph mechanism between the dial and base plate. Centrally mounted, unidirectional winding rotor. The inner face of the rotor contains a bent-spring click. A ratchet wheel translates motion to a reduced wheel (the wheel with the drilled holes visible in some photos). The chronograph mechanism is a space and cost efficient navette-type. Despite the relatively high beat rate of 28’800A/h, the calibre has a large Glucydur balance. Nivarox 1 flat hairspring, Triovis regulator, Kif-Flector shock absorber. A large barrel for the Nivaflex mainspring. Large nylon day and dates wheels. The automatic winding mechanism’s reduction gear is also made of nylon. The calibre’s bridges, plates and balance cock are built as a pillar construction. Two nylon half-moons on the periphery of the movement. Movement height 8.2mm, diameter 31mm, weight 21g. Introduced in 1978. Characteristic traits of the Lemania 5100: the central minute-counter, 24h indicator and 12-hour counter sub-dial. High grade quality Swiss Made automatic movement Automatic quartz movement specifications:Caliber: Lemania 5100Self-winding movement, chronographKIF Ultraflex shock protectionEscapement: stone leverYoke winding systempillar wheel17 jewelsf = 28800 A/hpower reserve 48hFunctions:Hours, MinutesSmall seconds at 9Date indication with quick set featureDay indication with quick set featureBalance wheel hacking seconds Complication: 12 hours counter at 6 h 24-hours indicationChronograph: 12-hours counter, 60-minutes countermicrometer regulatorAny question, please ask BEFORE buying !!! I DON'T ACCEPT RETURNS, unless the item is not as described (logically, this will never happen, I provide 110% accurate info, and besides that, you have 12 close up, zoom in activated, pictures) !!! INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE READ BELOW ** Most countries charge custom duties and taxes on items being purchased/imported from the European Union**Import duties, taxes, and fees are NOT included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. The Buyer is responsible for ALL import duties, taxes, and fees. These charges are YOUR responsibility. I can NOT assess duties for those import duties, fees and taxes, since I ship worldwide and it is impossible for me to know the specific numbers for each country in the world. You are responsible to know your Country’s importing laws and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for any details regarding those import duties, fees and taxes, they will help you. Duties, taxes, and fees are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up & do NOT confuse them for the shipping charges (shipping is already included in the price you pay, unless you specifically request a superior service, for example DHL). I declare all items as a “purchase” for the purchased/paid price amount. I do NOT mark merchandise below sold value or mark items as “gifts” or “repairs” (as much as I would like to help you, on ebay I can not) – EU, Romanian and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. I cannot risk MY ability to do business by falsifying any portion of the customs documents. I had tried to make pics from all angles. I do have many watches, but you will get what is seen in the pictures. They are not stock photos.Please review the pictures carefully. They are part of the description. I try my best to provide accurate descriptions and pictures, but occasionally I miss something. Ask before buying, not after. I will consider that you accepted my terms and description. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple items, so please take a look at my other watches / items !!! I use priority shipping with tracking number. Available at your request EMS or DHL shipping too. Estimated delivery time after item shipped: EUROPE 5-10 business days REST OF WORLD 10-30 business days I ship within 3 business days of your payment. Please don't hold me responsible for the carriers performance. Water Resistance ....a never-ending source of misunderstandings often caused by the irresponsible advertising of certain competitors, who are usually the ones to refuse any responsibility when damage by water occurs. Here are the facts in plain English: 1. Every known brand submits the watch to a 2-phase test in a chamber, where it has to withstand to pressure for the minimum length of time required by industrial standards. It may seem a paradox, but low pressure-resistance, say at 0.5 bar equivalent to 50 cm depth is more critical to achieve, because increasing pressure tends to compress the seals, thereby increasing the resistance; the second phase test conducted at 3 bar (30 m.) is confirmatory. Because of a solid case-construction, the known brands watches will resist to 10 bar (100 m. or 300 ft) and we could confidently call it a «diver’s watch» 2. HOWEVER: The water resistance of a wristwatch is constantly challenged by mechanical wear caused by bumps, shocks etc., rapid changes in temperature, caustic acids, chemicals, etc. and can therefore not be guaranteed as a permanent condition. I renounces to using inflationary «theoretical» claims; the decision to wear your valuable timepiece for swimming, diving or in the Sauna is yours. On a side-note: only very few specially trained and equipped divers reach depths of 100 m and wear professional computers to indicate the life-saving compression- and decompression data; at such depths, normal watches will just not do. Thanks for looking and buying a great and unique item. Have a great day !!!

Price: 3070.32 USD

Location: European Union

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