Hema "Small Eye" 45 Minute Chronograph
Hema "Small Eye" 45 Minute Chronograph
38mm solid stainless steel case. Large screw down crown. Bidirectional friction bezel. 45 minute chronograph recording.
While the Hema brand isn’t well-known, don’t let that cause you to overlook this excellent specimen. Originally rated at 20 atmospheres (a.k.a. 200 meters, 650+ feet) and fit with a large, easy-to-grasp screw-down crown, this chronograph was certainly designed to be a jack of all trades. Between the subtle variety of colors on the dial and the overall utility of this piece, we can’t resist the appeal — and doubt you will be able to either!
Movement: Landeron 149, 17 jewels, 18,000bph
Case Stainless steel
Powered: Handwind chronograph
Case Width: 38mm, 40.5mm incl. crown
Case Length: 46.7mm
Thickness: 14.5mm
Lug Width: 19mm
Crystal: Domed acrylic
Crown: Original screw-down crown
Band: New 19mm Swedish leather band
Function - This watch winds by hand, rotating the crown clockwise to begin powering the watch. The chronograph function is initiated after winding by pressing the top pusher to start the timing, pressing the top pusher again to stop, and pressing the bottom pusher to reset the chronograph.
[All vintage watches are expected to function as described. However, due to age and generally unknown service history (unless otherwise stated), these watches may not keep time as accurately as new or quartz (battery) watches. This is completely normal and does not indicate that there is a major problem. Like your automobile, all mechanical watches will likely need to be serviced at some point in time. Please keep this in mind, as there is no guarantee regarding when these vintage watches may need standard maintenance. Every watch sold by Buying On Time is done so with the expectation that it is not currently in need of service or repair, unless noted. We guarantee that all watches sold are accurately described and in the stated condition when they leave our hands.]