105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 313

Tissot

A collection of 2 vintage wristwatches
An aviator's attractive wrist chronograph

Sold

estimated
3.0006.000 €
Price realized
5.500 €
specific features
Case
Steel, push back, oval chronograph pusher.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.33741
Cal.Lemania 15 CHT
Diam.37 mm
Circa1935
Ctry.Switzerland


This is a very attractive, early chronograph in a perfect combination of functionality and beauty. The enamel dial with its concentric red tachymeter scale and outer red telemeter scale for reading the elapsed time is extremely impressive. The coaxial zero setting button in the winding crown is another exciting detail.
The chronograph is fitted with Lemania's single-button column-wheel calibre 15 CHT and bears the Tissot signature. Lemania, the famous maker of superior chronometer movements, joined the Tissot/Omega partnership in 1932; Tissot and Omega had formed the multi-national holding company SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogere SA) in 1930.