Mathey-Tissot Valjoux 88 – Triple-Date Chronograph Moon Phase

Mathey-Tissot, founded in Le Locle in 1886, built a quiet but respected reputation through the mid-twentieth century for producing complicated watches of genuine quality — occasionally housing movements that are sought for by collectors. This triple date chronograph with moonphase, dating to around 1950, is powered by the Valjoux 88, a movement celebrated among enthusiasts for its complications. The dial carries that particular warmth that only honest ageing brings — a patina that speaks to decades of existence rather than neglect, and that no reproduction can convincingly replicate.