This Mathey-Tissot rare 3-register “Type XX” comes from the original owner of the watch prior to my purchase. While many of these Type XXs have significant loss of lume in the hands and/or heavy discoloration of the dial lume, this example doesn’t exhibit either of those traits. This watch remains a well-cared-for watch with a clean dial and light wear to the case, as remains unpolished. The case number (234xxx) of this Mathey-Tissot falls midway through the series of 14xx, 50xx, 234xxx, 249xxx, and 279xxx.
The flyback chronograph features a 30-minute register, though the design is generally used for 15 minute registers (the watch has luminous index marks on every 3rd mark, and no numerals on the register). Mathey-Tissot manufactured this watch both for Breguet (pieces are *far* more common) and Girard-Perregaux.
The watch was last serviced in March 2019 and previously sold at Christie’s in June 2018 (Lot 3) for $17,500.
Price: $25,000 USD SOLD
Manufacture: Mathey-Tissot
Model: 3-register “Type XX”
Year: est 1960
Case number: 234xxx
Material: Stainless steel
Caliber: Valjoux 225
Case: 38mm
Box/Papers: No
