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Need help on YEAR or ERA of Vintage Chronometre Tissot Automatic

  1. Rheraz23 May 24, 2015

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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg 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!
     
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  2. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog May 25, 2015

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    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
     
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  3. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter May 25, 2015

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  4. Rheraz23 May 25, 2015

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    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.
     
  5. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident May 25, 2015

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  6. styggpyggeno1 ΩF Enforcer ....and thread killer May 25, 2015

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    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.
     
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  7. Rheraz23 May 25, 2015

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    Thank you Stewart H and styggypyggeno1 for your guys' input!
    I really appreciate all the help and advice I'm getting from you guys.
     
  8. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers May 25, 2015

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    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
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  9. Rheraz23 May 25, 2015

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    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!


     
  10. Tony C. Ωf Jury member May 25, 2015

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    Definitely a very uncommon model. A movement shot would confirm authenticity (or not).
     
  11. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member May 25, 2015

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