Mathey-Tissot - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X Hong Kong Friday, July 10, 2020 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Mathey-Tissot
    Year: Circa 1960
    Model Name: Type 12
    Material: Blackened metal
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 555, 17 jewels
    Dimensions: 74 x 58.5mm
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Timekeepers have a long tradition in navigational history, from John Harrison’s H4 in the 18th century, to mechanical aviators’ clocks of the early 20th century, they were integral instruments necessary for ships and planes to maintain their correct headings. The Valjoux 555 was a one day flyback chronograph movement found in brands like Sinn, Breguet, Dodane and Mathey-Tissot. This later generation movement was soon replaced by newer battery and electronic clocks.

    The present Mathey-Tissot Type 12 is in excellent overall condition and a fine example of these mid-20th century clocks.

LOT OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE

917

Lot offered with No Reserve

An attractive blackened metal case mechanical aircraft clock with flyback chronograph set within a metal frame

Circa 1960
74 x 58.5mm
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$6,250 - 9,500 
€680-1,000
$800-1,200

Sold for HK$10,000

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Thomas Perazzi

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X

Hong Kong Auction 10 July 2020