The dial is perfect, it's either enamelled or varnished, it's a very rare dial from that time.
Mathey-Tissot was a very important watch manufacturer back in the days. They've won lots of prizes for their chronographs, they were also a supplier for U.S. Army and the Royal Navy.
One of the most important achievements was the manufacturing of the Breguet-labeled Type XX watches and the Girard-Perregaux examples as well! They've also sold a very small batch of Mathey-Tissot Type XX, they are super rare!
In 1969/1970, Elvis Presley bought a few dozens of Mathey-Tissot day/date watches customized with his name inscribed on the bezel from his Memphis jeweler, Harry Levitch, and gave them to the family, friends and staff to grant the bearers a privileged access to his concerts and the backstage. The special bezel had his name in raised letters and four stars.
Valjoux 72C was used by Rolex in the 50s for one of their icons, ref. 6036 'Jean Claude Killy'.
The case is 14k solid rose gold, the champagne dial with applied gold indexes is absolutely original and perfect, all the hands are original and never repainted. The last service was in 06.2023. All Chrono and calendar functions are working as they should.
This is the second variant of the Valjoux 72C from the '50s and you can set the day and date with the same upper left pusher depending the pressure you put. The pointer date can be set with the lower left pusher.
The case is 36x43mm, it's on a very good condition quality leather strap with a SS rose gold colour buckle. The crown and all 4 pushers are all original and in excellent condition!
The watch is signed on the dial, inside the case back and the movement.
For an 70 years old watch, this one is in amazing condition and ready to wear!
There are very few Valjoux 72C watches in this condition worldwide, you have a unique opportunity to buy one!
I am a real collector, buying from me assures you the quality and care. I don't sell 'as is' watches, all my watches are ready to wear and serviced, that will spare of a big expense in the coming years.
Shipping will be FREE and fast with DHL Express worldwide, FULLY INSURED, you will get it in 24-48 hours in the EU. Outside the EU, you'll get it in 3-5 days.
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