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After careful scrutiny of the offers, the German armed forces awarded the contract to Tutima. The decisive factors were not only reliability and precision, but also the innovative integrated push buttons — large-area controls flush with the case that greatly facilitate operation with gloves. What does not protrude can neither cause injuries nor break off in turbulent situations.

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Lemania 5100

The Military Movement

When Lemania announced in 2002 they would stop making the Cal. 5100, Tutima had already stockpiled movements. Integrated pushers flush with the case — a military requirement for glove operation. NATO stock number 6645-12-194-8642.

17 jewels 44h power reserve NATO certified

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The NATO Chronograph Story

The NATO Chronograph Story

· 1984

The German Air Force needed a standard-issue pilot's chronograph. Tutima's answer: integrated pushers, anti-magnetic Lemania 5100, mu-metal shielding. NATO Stock Number 6645-12-194-8642. One went to the MIR space station.

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Lemania 5100: 'We Took Precautions in Time'

Lemania 5100: 'We Took Precautions in Time'

· 2002–present

Lemania announced in 2002 they would stop producing the Cal. 5100. Tutima had already stockpiled movements. 'Wir haben beizeiten vorgesorgt' — we took precautions in time, said Dieter Delecate. The stockpiled movements serve two purposes — developing Tutima's own calibers, including the Cal. 521 with its patented central minute hand, and providing spare parts for servicing older military models no longer in production.

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Independent voice

“People come in asking for Breitling or Omega. We introduce them to Tutima. The ones that are willing to do their homework and compare — normally coming back buying one.”

— Peter Petzold, Define Watches (Australian retailer, March 2025)