104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 384

Tissot

An aviator's rare vintage single button chronograph with tachy and telemeter scale

estimated
6.5008.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Steel, push back, oval chronograph pushers.
Dial
Tropical.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.51950
Cal.419- Lemania 15 CHT
Diam.37 mm
Circa1940
Ctry.Swiss


This chronograph is fitted with Lemania’s 15 CHT calibre, a single-button column wheel movement and exhibits a Tissot signature as well as an individual calibre designation.
Lemania was a legendary maker of supreme chronometer movements and became part of the Tissot/Omega group in 1932; in 1930 Tissot and Omega had formed a multinational holding company under the brand name SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogere SA).
The charmingly age dial has acquired an even, copper-coloured patina with a delicate blue telemeter and red tachymeter scales near the edge. The 37 mm case features gently downturned lugs and an olive-shaped chronograph button, which are classic 1940s style elements.