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Do you like Tissot? (many pics)

  1. Vitezi Jan 16, 2019

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    Not at all! That's why Tissot developed their "Heritage" product line :thumbsup:
     
  2. abrahamovic Jan 25, 2019

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    Edited Jan 25, 2019
  3. rkman11 Jan 25, 2019

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    Vintage Tissot? Absolutely. Modern Tissot? Hell no. Bought one for my wife and it has been a steaming pile from day one!
     
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  4. Vitezi Jan 25, 2019

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    Nice writeup! I agree, the chrono hand must synchronize with the subsecond hand...! ::rant:
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  5. abrahamovic Jan 25, 2019

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    thanks, long day full of meetings. catching up on comments now. your Mediostat is pure stunner. sword hands. clean dial. numerals... love it.
     
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  6. abrahamovic Jan 25, 2019

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    @Vitezi , found this one today, what would you say? Kinda liked it, but decided to make some research first. 70D96C9F-D859-4FCA-B2ED-25647492DB14.jpeg
     
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  7. hungdangnguyen23 Jan 25, 2019

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    There are some sweet Tissots in here....welp off to hunt again for watches I didn't think I needed....
     
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  8. CPRwatch Jan 25, 2019

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    My first & only Tissot with non correct second hand . And seriously considering another, as Tissot becomes the next affordable way into Vintage for now , given prices will only increase as the vintage market becomes even more costly as an entry into watch collecting . image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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  9. Vitezi Jan 25, 2019

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    I have a soft spot ::love:: for French-market Tissots; the dial designs seem to me to be a just bit more elegant than their other watches from the same time period, as though the Company knew it had to work a little harder to cater to a stylish market. Your example features a lovely roman numeral dial, correct painted leaf hands and slim crown, and an unusual case. The downside is that the case is chrome-plated, with several obvious nicks and dings down to the base metal. The watch itself is on the small side at 31mm. And you should carefully examine those fragile lugs for any signs of past damage, worn lug holes, and old repairs.
     
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  10. Willbur Jan 26, 2019

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    Yes, I like it.

    One of my first goal was to gather different type of T12 round.
    It has been achieved in 2017.

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  11. abrahamovic Jan 29, 2019

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    could not help myself and just bought this one for my missus :)

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  12. knafel1983 Feb 9, 2019

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    You've sparked my interest. Maybe I'll start collecting those, since I love that art deco style, and don't want to spend a fortune.
     
  13. Willbur Feb 9, 2019

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    No, stay away from Tissot, it's too affordable regarding the quality ;)

    This Sideral was for me really good surprise, found in a bad condition and after been lucky to find replacement parts, it will be one of the latest watch I would have to sell now.

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  14. Willbur Feb 17, 2019

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    An Orange Sideral S
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    The Sideral S are only watches with movement 784 including a stop second.

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  15. TedG954 Feb 17, 2019

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  16. George.A Feb 17, 2019

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    Although I'm not quite a fan, I've enjoyed wearing this chrono and I found it to have a good value for a bang.

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    And this art deco was my first tonneau watch and I quite liked it a lot.
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  17. Viklikestheclick Feb 17, 2019

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    My old Tissot, sadly I couldn't find out much about it. Still love it.
     
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  18. NYCwatchgal Feb 24, 2019

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    Hi there,

    I'm a newbie in vintage watch collecting.

    My father has this 1976 Tissot Seven Automatic (Caliber 2930). He hasn't worn it in years. Therefore, it's now mine :)

    Per a private watchmaker, it will need a full maintenance service, new mainspring and reversing wheel. All for $525. Umm, I didn't want to spend more than $200 on service. Is that possible?

    I will most likely replace bracelet with a gator strap.

    Any information, advice in servicing this watch or your recommended watchmaker is much appreciated?

    Thanks in advance!
    Cathy
     
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  19. Vitezi Feb 24, 2019

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    Hi, welcome to the forum! Heirloom watches are the best kind of watch. But, if you want to wear the watch, forum members recommend a full maintenance service. There are lots of tiny moving parts inside an automatic watch - a few of which move at 5 to 8 times a second - and these parts need to be carefully evaluated for past damage, cleaned and precisely lubricated, and then tuned and adjusted. Then you'll have a timepiece you can rely upon for many years.

    You can always get a second opinion from another watchmaker, so you may want to look around before deciding on one to do the work. Try this search to find an AWCI (American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute) professional near you specializing in vintage watches. You may also try the NAWCC (National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors) search page.
     
  20. NYCwatchgal Feb 24, 2019

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    Thanks so much for those two links! Will check them out :)