Need help on YEAR or ERA of Vintage Chronometre Tissot Automatic

Rheraz23 · May 24, 2015

I recently recovered this vintage Tissot wristwatch that was given to me from my great grandfather.
I've been doing a lot of research to try and find out more information about it,but I can't find a serial number.
It looks similar to a 1930s version but the dials are different.

If anyone can look at the photos I've provided I would appreciate any input.Thank you!

mondodec · May 25, 2015

Looks to me like it's early fifties and not a common watch.

You'd probably need to remove and photograph the movement and case back to gain further information. A visit to Tissot forum or vintage forum on Watchuseek may bear fruit. I cn't think of anyone on this forum who is a Tissot expert.

Cheers

Desmond

CanberraOmega · May 25, 2015

Here is mine from 1972
https://omegaforums.net/threads/incoming-vintage-tissot-seastar.10730/

Which is a very different style/font, so agree it is probably 1950s. Internal photos would help.

Rheraz23 · May 25, 2015

Thank you so much mondodec and CanberraOmega for your guy's input.
Now I have an idea of which era to look at and how to identify.

Stewart H · May 25, 2015

If you can get the case serial number (from inside the case back) this chart will help guide you to the age of the watch:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/hello-new-here-forum-92772.html#post566750

styggpyggeno1 · May 25, 2015

I am no expert on Tissots but I do know that is a seriously good looking watch and "chronometre" makes it extra interesting and if all original extra valuable.

Rheraz23 · May 25, 2015

Thank you Stewart H and styggypyggeno1 for your guys' input!
I really appreciate all the help and advice I'm getting from you guys.

Peemacgee · May 25, 2015

lovely watch -and I agree that it's not very common -there aren't too many Tissot chronometres about.
I too have an early 70's seastar that I inherited -very similar to Canberra's.
I posted it on WUS and it led to me to research the connection with Omega -it has the 2481 sister movement to the Omega 1481.
There are some knowledgable guys on there that might help.
I began looking for a Tissot Chronomter just like yours which led me to the Omega Constellation I now have.
here is some info I found whilst researching the Tissot Chronometre that might help

My Tissot says hi.

Rheraz23 · May 25, 2015

Thank you so much Peemacgee!!!
This is the first time someone has shown me a similar watch to what I have.FAIRLY close to what I have.
I greatly appreciate the input and your research!

Peemacgee
lovely watch -and I agree that it's not very common -there aren't too many Tissot chronometres about.
I too have an early 70's seastar that I inherited -very similar to Canberra's.
I posted it on WUS and it led to me to research the connection with Omega -it has the 2481 sister movement to the Omega 1481.
There are some knowledgable guys on there that might help.
I began looking for a Tissot Chronomter just like yours which led me to the Omega Constellation I now have.
here is some info I found whilst researching the Tissot Chronometre that might help

My Tissot says hi.

Tony C. · May 25, 2015

Definitely a very uncommon model. A movement shot would confirm authenticity (or not).

gatorcpa · May 25, 2015

Here some information on the movement:

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&2&2uswk&Tissot_28_5_1

Should be very close to this, if not identical. Small bumper movement that shares more than a few parts with the Omega cal. 28.10.

Should also be engraved similar to the auction listing.

Let us know when you have the pictures.
gatorcpa

Need help on YEAR or ERA of Vintage Chronometre Tissot Automatic

Rheraz23

mondodec

CanberraOmega

Rheraz23

Stewart H

styggpyggeno1

Rheraz23

Peemacgee

Rheraz23

Tony C.

gatorcpa

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