Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 339

MATHEY-TISSOT, TYPE XX, FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH, 3 COUNTERS

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,750

A fine, very rare, manual wind, stainless steel flyback chronograph.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Mathey-Tissot

Model Type XX

Year Circa 1965

Calibre  225

Case No. 234925

Diameter 38 mm

Signature Dial and Movement

Notes

According to several sources, it appears that Mathey Tissot were contracted by Breguet to produce the Type XX. Made in both military and civilian versions, the Mathey Tissot examples appear to have been made for the general public. Both models are in all points similar, featuring a flyback chronograph, a rotating outer bezel and a large 15-minute counter. Mathey-Tissot Type XX were made in far fewer quantities than their sister Breguet examples and this example has been kept in great condition, with very attractive matching hands and index patina. Furthermore 3 counter versions are much rarer than their sister 2-counter versions and some research indicated that no more than 50 examples were produced.