In 1951, the 24-year-old Gérard Mantion from Franche-Comté had an original idea for that time: to sell watches by mail order to private individuals. From a small store on the rue Jeanneney in the watchmaking city of Besançon, he and his wife launched their first 12-page catalogue presenting 67 models of watches for men and women. Thus the Maty company was born. Superb Besançon "Maty" model from the 1970s. Steel case, 34 mm diameter without the crown and screwed stainless steel back. Champagne-coloured dial. Inscription: signed "Maty Besançon" at 10 o'clock Inscription "17 Jewels Shockproof" is at 4 o'clock. Embossed chromed index with Arabic numerals at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and embossed chromed diamond-shaped index with luminous green tip on 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. Chromed luminous dauphin hands, central chromed second hand. Unmarked crystal. Black leather strap 19 cm long without the pin buckle. Hand-wind movement, 17 jewels, Cattin calibre C66. In very good working order, keeps time well. Careful registered shipping with signature required. Happy bidding everyone.