MATHEY-TISSOT. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER MOUVEMENT MECANIQUE FLYBACK MATHEY-TISSOT. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH Model: Type XX Date: Circa 1960 Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.72 manual wind Dial: Black, luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with 5 minute markers, large 30 minute recording at 3, seconds and 12 hour recording at 9 and 6, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph hand Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, 12 hour calibrated bezel Strap/Bracelet: Black leather Buckle/Clasp: Steel buckle Signed: Dial & movement Size: 38mm Accompaniments: Suede pouch Footnotes: The Type XX watch was not limited to one brand, but was the format used by the French Ministry to instruct the manufacturer the specific functions and styling required. The required features included in the Type XX specifications were that the watches had to have a black dial, registers situated at 3 and 9 for constant seconds and a minute recording register, flyback for the chronograph while running and a diameter of approximately 38mm. The Breguet Type XX has become one of the most famous due to the fact they re-issued it as a civilian watch both at the time and as a reproduction more recently. The Matthey-Tissot example of a Type XX is much rarer and is based on the same Valjoux cal.72. The current lot represents a fine example of this military style chronograph. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on hammer price and buyer's premium, if the object remains in the EU.TVA sur les objets importés au taux en vigueur prelevable sur le prix d'adjudication ainsi que sur la prime d'achat dans le cas où la voiture reste dans l'Union Européenne. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when powered, chronograph functions work well Dial: Overall good, luminous material relumed Hands: Good, luminous material relumed Glass: Overall good, light scratches on the middle, one scratch on the edge at 3 Case: Surface scratches throughout, nicks on the lugs at 5, 7 and 11 Strap/Bracelet: Lightly used Buckle/Clasp: Light surface scratches throughout, associated, We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.