Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 232

Tissot - Staybrite Tissot, Swiss, No. HZ 6204, case No. 1122663. Made circa 1945. Fine and unusual, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with oval button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter. Accompanied by the original hang tag.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500 / CHF 4,200 - 6,200

Sold: USD 5,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lapidated lugs. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary ?guilloché? seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation in blue Arabic numerals, inner red telemeter scale, inner 1/5th seconds scale. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 13''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

This Tissot has remained unworn since its production. The watch still exhibits its factory finish to the case and the lugs. Early oversize steel chronographs in this kind of condition are extremely rare.