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So is the Speedmaster "Grail" Full of Plastic?

So is it correct that the so-called "Grail" Speedmaster is full of plastic parts?

I see conflicting references about whether the movement in this one is a Lemania 5100 or an Omega variant, but I am curious. This is certainly one of the more coveted Speedmasters. I have not followed the market for these in a long while, but five years ago these were fetching twice the price of a 321 Speedmaster and three or four times the price of an 861 Speedmaster.

Somewhat ironic that the collector's grail has this dodgy movement (unless perhaps it is an Omega variation, that has incorporated more metal and less plastic).

Jeff

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

: John,

: According to the page I've linked here the Lemania 5100 is an
: evolution of the calibre 1340. Frankly I agree with you and see
: little if any connection with the Lemania 1340 as that calibre
: appears as a more solid and traditional chrono movement with a
: different construction.

: Best regards,
: Jack

: http://www.lesmala.net/jean-michel/speedmaster/5100.htm

Messages In This Thread

So What Do You Think of the Lemania 5100?
comments from another watchmaker
Re: comments from another watchmaker
There Is Another Central Minute Recorder Auto Chrono Mvmnt
Re: There Is Another Central Minute Recorder Auto Chrono Mvm
And the Lemania 1340 as well (nt)
That's the 'father' of the L5100, isn't it?
I don't believe they're related
Re: I don't believe they're related
I'm confident that is a mistake
So is the Speedmaster "Grail" Full of Plastic?
Re: So is the Speedmaster "Grail" Full of Plastic?
Users vs. Watchmakers / More Questions
Watchmakers always have horror stories
Thanks for an Excellent Discussion
A very good Lemania forum
My favourite calibre and the bulk of my collection
I like it
Here's What Pascal S Wrote on a Forum in 2010
Nothing wrong with it!
great comments from Jack Freedman
Agreed -- Excellent Comments!!
Like the small block Chevy
Loving this thread, a few thoughts ...
Lemania 5100 (and derivatives) = Good Working Tractor
Places for Deeres and Places for Dinos
Some tractors...
Of course I like it...
attempting to "upgrade" in this way is often not a good idea
Another Thread Showing the Innards of Lemania 5100
I particularly liked the comments from Pascal quoted (nt)
I like it!!!!
Consider this
there's a key difference here
Re: So What Do You Think of the Lemania 5100?
Chuck Maddox on Lemania 5100 vs. Valjoux 7750
disclaimer: mechanic, not a collector
As a User First, Collector Second, I Have Been Happy
First rate discussion
Thanks, Andy (and All Contributors)
And By the Way -- Fantastic Chronos!!
Re: And By the Way -- Fantastic Chronos!!
Re: So What Do You Think of the Lemania 5100?
About the Omega / Lemania 5100 Connection
Re: About the Omega / Lemania 5100 Connection
Lemania 5100
Current Position
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