The 1960s marked a golden era for Mathey-Tissot, where iconic timepieces like the Mechanical Watch emerged. The brand has a long rich history which includes, providing thousands of timepieces for the United States armed forces and the British Navy in the second world war. Mathey-Tissot initially excelled in crafting “repeater” watches, distinguished timepieces that melodiously chimed the hour and half-hour. Building on this early success, the company swiftly expanded its horological expertise to include the production of chronographs, advancing into the realm of precision stop-watches. This particular model captures the essence of that era, boasting a cream dial and distinctive orange aged lume. Interested Fact “In 1890, the outbreak of the Boer War between England and South Africa led to an unprecedented surge in demand for Mathey-Tissot’s exquisite watches. To meet this heightened need, a larger and more advanced factory was promptly constructed.” Not everyone has the opportunity to wear a beautiful 60 years old watch from a renowned brand. This is definitely something special for a collector. MOVEMENT: Manual winding high grade cal. 601 based on 17 Jewels and 18000 A/h vibrations per hour. Incabloc shock protection SERVICE: The watches are professionally checked and if necessary serviced YEAR: 1960s DIAL: in original vintage condition. The mark on the dial comes from the watch's resonance, as it was lying in a drawer for many years and the pointer was in one position all the time. CASE: Stainless Steel / Acier Inoxidable / DIAMETER: 33mm / 1,30 inch STRAP: leather strap WATER-TIGHTNESS: Splash Water Resistant (handwashing ok, not showering) Shipping including black travel watch case- Travelling with expensive timepieces or other valuables can be a real trial for anyone. There are chances they may get damaged. So, it’s essential to keep them safe and secure while traveling. This can be done with the help of a special customized travel watch case. Pictures are part of the description and are from the Actual Item.