99th Auction

2019/5/11

Lot 323

Chs. Tissot & Fils, Movement No. 1745648, Ref. 808A 55, Cal. Tissot 871 (Lemania 1281), 33 mm, circa 1965
An attractive vintage wristband chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter, black tachy scale and blue telemeter scale - with original box
Case: steel, screw back, original Milanaise steel bracelet with deployant clasp, bracelet length 145 mm, total length 195 mm. Dial: silvered.
A typical 1960 style, subtly elegant sports chronograph. Fitted with the legendary ratchet wheel chronograph calibre Lemania 1281, this sports chronograph is reminiscent of the early Omega Seamaster models with the famous Lemania 321 movement in more than just appearance. In 1930, Tissot and Omega became partners as a multi-national holding company under the banner of the SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogere SA). The two brands took this important step to minimize the effects of the international crisis after the 1929 Wall Street crash. It permitted them to pool their resources and extend the width of their product range considerably. Lemania, renowned maker of fine chronograph movements, joined them in 1932.

estimated
3.2004.500 €
Price realized
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