How do we feel about the Tissot Navigator?

Dr.Sascha · Jan 18, 2021

It seems to me that these are unappreciated and undervalued watches. They're solidly built, come in a range of interesting dials, and have quite good movements in them. Typically, we're talking Val. 7730/7733, though not a few sport the excellent Lemania 872.

This one is quite Siffert-like (minus the bezel).

nzshadow · Jan 18, 2021

Mine says hi.

Vitezi · Jan 18, 2021

This Navigator is powered by an in-house Tissot Caliber 28.5N-21T automatic 😀

Wlcutter · Jan 18, 2021

I'd agree with Tissot in general being undervalued; I think these Navigators (I've got a V7734 Seastar like @nzshadow) are just *killer* watches, and I think lots of Tissot's best stuff's held back by size (their early time-onlys wear smaller than equivalent Seamasters) or shape (I don't see a ton of enthusiasm for tonneau-shaped 1970s chronographs, at least at the moment).

amcclell · Jan 18, 2021

I love the Tissot Seastar chronos with Lemania movements.

Norfolk · Jan 18, 2021

I believe these are very underrated models too. The T12 is a classic with the 872 at a fraction of the price of a 1970 Speedy. I know style is not to all tastes but it’s certainly distinctive! Here’s one of mine.

Dsloan · Jan 18, 2021

These have so many fun variations. I keep eyeing the ones with a central minutes counter - I really enjoy that arrangement.

thelinendial · Jan 18, 2021

Thanks for bringing this model up... so many watches I’ve yet to look at.. and being smaller size works really well for me!

Willbur · Jan 19, 2021

Sorry not only Navigator but only Lemania movements.

KP-99 · Jan 20, 2021

My NOS Tissot Navigator with Lemania 1341 says hello:

amcclell · Jan 20, 2021

K KP-99
My NOS Tissot Navigator with Lemania 1341 says hello:

This is absolutely beautiful. What is the approximate year of production? Is the box the actual one that it was sold with. NOS is a much overused term but this set truly looks new.

KP-99 · Jan 20, 2021

I cannot answer all your questions.
I bought this watch a few weeks ago from a collector.
He told me, that he bought it end of 80s/beginning of 90s on a watch fair.
He bought this watch with the genuine leather, clasp and with this box.
If I am honest, I cannot tell, if all the parts belongs to this model (but I think so).
He bought it as NOS and never used it...

amcclell · Jan 20, 2021

A beautiful set, indeed! Every bit as nice as the Seamaster 176.007.

loniscup · Jan 20, 2021

Love them!! So many variations with different movement options but styling for every taste too!!

imagwai · Jan 20, 2021

No longer have this one unfortunately but it was a great watch. Given condition, it was at the more expensive end of the Navigators, but I've seen far worse commanding high prices. Most I see have very worn or damaged outer bezels, and there is no way of replacing them as you cannot get parts. When I say high prices, this is still an affordable watch compared to most vintage chronographs, and I like that about it. You won't find many in this condition, though.

Willbur · Jan 20, 2021

K KP-99
I cannot answer all your questions.
I bought this watch a few weeks ago from a collector.
He told me, that he bought it end of 80s/beginning of 90s on a watch fair.
He bought this watch with the genuine leather, clasp and with this box.
If I am honest, I cannot tell, if all the parts belongs to this model (but I think so).
He bought it as NOS and never used it...

I will say that it's around 1974 and box is from the same ages.

Willbur · Jan 20, 2021

But as started by Vitezi, Navigator is not only chrono..but also diving watches

amcclell · Jan 20, 2021

Willbur
I will say that it's around 1974 and box is from the same ages.

Thanks for posting the magazine ad. I have a soft spot for the early 70's designs.

andy_s · Feb 9, 2021

Ron_W · Feb 16, 2021

Really like the versions with central minute chrono hands, very legible, and the Yachting versions add some color as well.

How do we feel about the Tissot Navigator?

Dr.Sascha

nzshadow

Vitezi

Wlcutter

amcclell

Norfolk

Dsloan

thelinendial

Willbur

KP-99

amcclell

KP-99

amcclell

loniscup

imagwai

Willbur

Willbur

amcclell

andy_s

Ron_W

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