τελικα εχω κι εγω μια lemania και δεν το ξερω;;;
February 2003 (Basel Update):
Most recently TAG-Heuer has announced in advance to Basel 2003 a new model called the 2000 Aqua Graph. This model while having a Tri-Compax layout bears a striking familiarity to the layout of the Lemania 5100:
We have a center chronograph minute hand and a 24-hour (military time) subdial at 9 (which is where the 24-hour sub-dial would be if the 5100 was rotated 90 degrees - Bullhead style). TAG-Heuer calls this the Calibre 60 Automatic movement. The only thing the watch appears to be missing over a fully featured Lemania 5100 is the Day-Date feature, and who knows, with some development that may happen too. This watch may eventually develop to be the Lemania 5100's spiritual if not feature successor. But only time will tell. This setup is very similar to the Lemania 5100 in outward appearance, however, it appears that the movement itself is a ETA 2892-A2 with a Dubois-Depraz 2073 chronograph module. It is unknown at this time if the 2073 module is improved any over the previous modules produced by Dubois-Depraz is yet to be seen. Supposedly, Dubois-Depraz purchased the LWO 283 module movement from Lemania, if so and they learned from that transaction it's possible that the new combination is worth consideration. Only time will tell.
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Cheers!
-- Chuck
