By popular demand from our community, after 18 months of research we succeeded in recovering a selection of Lemania 1873 NOS calibers, sourced from European private collections and brought back to life through a meticulous restoration. This hand-wound chronograph movement, beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour with a 40-hour power reserve, is an icon of precision and reliability, tied to the supersonic aviation era when timekeeping was vital for pilots and engineers. The Lemania 1873 embodies the pioneering spirit that pushed the limits of possibility and enabled crossing the ocean at unprecedented speeds.
Limited Edition: 100 pcs
Price: 5495$
Each piece preserves an extraordinary detail: a plaque crafted from an original Concorde engine blade. This component, made of a titanium–nickel alloy, once crossed the Atlantic at supersonic speed, enduring thousands of flight hours. Today, transformed into a distinctive element of the case, it becomes an authentic fragment of aeronautical history and a symbol of the connection between legendary engineering and fine watchmaking.
The original blades of the Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Concorde engine, sourced from certified lots 3464 and 3335 and made of titanium–nickel alloy, are meticulously crafted into numbered plaques. Each gold engraving contains not only the identity of the limited edition but also the memory of thousands of supersonic flight hours across the Atlantic. A process that makes every piece an unrepeatable fragment of aeronautical history, forever integrated into one of our timepieces.
The minute counter of the Bucintoro 1976 recalls the cockpits of the Concorde, where every second was essential to push the limits of speed. The indices dedicated to Mach 1 and Mach 2 are not simple graphic references, but symbols of that unique moment when mankind broke through the sound barrier. A detail that transforms the dial into a tribute to the supersonic era, where precision and audacity became one.
Each piece preserves an extraordinary detail: a plaque crafted from an original Concorde engine blade. This component, made of a titanium–nickel alloy, once crossed the Atlantic at supersonic speed, enduring thousands of flight hours. Today, transformed into a distinctive element of the case, it becomes an authentic fragment of aeronautical history and a symbol of the connection between legendary engineering and fine watchmaking.
The original blades of the Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Concorde engine, sourced from certified lots 3464 and 3335 and made of titanium–nickel alloy, are meticulously crafted into numbered plaques. Each gold engraving contains not only the identity of the limited edition but also the memory of thousands of supersonic flight hours across the Atlantic. A process that makes every piece an unrepeatable fragment of aeronautical history, forever integrated into one of our timepieces.
The minute counter of the Bucintoro 1976 recalls the cockpits of the Concorde, where every second was essential to push the limits of speed. The indices dedicated to Mach 1 and Mach 2 are not simple graphic references, but symbols of that unique moment when mankind broke through the sound barrier. A detail that transforms the dial into a tribute to the supersonic era, where precision and audacity became one.
The Lemania 1873
For the second time, we managed to recover a limited number of vintage Lemania 1873 calibers, authentic witnesses of a great mechanical tradition. After decades of silence, these NOS movements have been brought back to life through a meticulous restoration process, respecting their original identity and the distinctive finishes of the 1970s. This same caliber, with its 21,600 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of about 40 hours, accompanied mankind’s most extreme challenges: from professional aviation instruments to the wrists of NASA personnel. A legacy of precision that today finds its natural connection with the Concorde, where pilots relied on time as a vital instrument at supersonic speed.
21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)
–5 / +10 s/day (average expected value after restoration and regulation)
~40 hours
Hours, minutes, small seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph
6.9mm
The savoir-faire of our master watchmaker: Daniele Zorzetto
"Finishing the assembly of the first movement and hearing the ticking of the balance wheel took me back to the very beginning of my career."
Each Lemania 1873 is fully disassembled, piece by piece, and subjected to a meticulous inspection. Every component is assessed, cleaned, and—when necessary—repaired with techniques that respect the delicacy of a vintage movement. This process requires refined watchmaking skills and extreme patience: restoring these calibers means not only reviving a mechanism but also giving voice once more to a story that has crossed the skies and space.
Some elements, irreparably worn by time, are recreated from scratch. Not mere replacements, but true reconstructions, crafted with the same finishes and techniques typical of the 1970s. Thanks to this attention, every caliber preserves its original soul, once again reflecting the technical perfection and aesthetic character that made the Lemania 1873 an icon of watchmaking.
After the complete overhaul, each movement is carefully reassembled: gears, bridges, and levers find their place again, reviving the mechanical symphony of the Lemania 1873. This is followed by a thorough testing phase, verifying precision and reliability even under the most demanding conditions. Only then is the caliber ready to return to service, housed within the Bucintoro 1976, to continue its story with the same strength and reliability that once made it indispensable to Concorde pilots.
Each Lemania 1873 is fully disassembled, piece by piece, and subjected to a meticulous inspection. Every component is assessed, cleaned, and—when necessary—repaired with techniques that respect the delicacy of a vintage movement. This process requires refined watchmaking skills and extreme patience: restoring these calibers means not only reviving a mechanism but also giving voice once more to a story that has crossed the skies and space.
Some elements, irreparably worn by time, are recreated from scratch. Not mere replacements, but true reconstructions, crafted with the same finishes and techniques typical of the 1970s. Thanks to this attention, every caliber preserves its original soul, once again reflecting the technical perfection and aesthetic character that made the Lemania 1873 an icon of watchmaking.
After the complete overhaul, each movement is carefully reassembled: gears, bridges, and levers find their place again, reviving the mechanical symphony of the Lemania 1873. This is followed by a thorough testing phase, verifying precision and reliability even under the most demanding conditions. Only then is the caliber ready to return to service, housed within the Bucintoro 1976, to continue its story with the same strength and reliability that once made it indispensable to Concorde pilots.
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Born from the passion of our community and brought to life after 18 months of relentless research, the Bucintoro 1976 houses the legendary Lemania 1873. A caliber that once defined supersonic aviation now beats inside just 100 timepieces, each one a fragment of history reborn.
Limited Edition: 100 pcs
Price: 5495$
