Opinion on vintage tissot for sale

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Tissot Militar
Movement 28.5R-21.
Original dial with good looking aging.
No original strap or clasp (which I don’t mind).

Little interesting trait: case by Huguenin Freire.

Price: ~ 400$ .

Would appreciate any thoughts and insights.

Cheers!

 
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Hey there!

Can't say much about vintage Tissot watches in particular, but what caught my eye was the dial.

Taste is subjective, of course, but I'd definitely consider whether I'd be happy with that level of patina in the long run.

Don't get me wrong, I certainly appreciate a bit of patina, but to me, this dial looks more worn than naturally aged.
 
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The dial "patina" is subjective, but I would say that more collectors would consider it to be unattractive.

The movement is not in good condition, at least cosmetically.

It iss well overpriced. There are nicer examples that circulate in the market, and for less money.
 
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The dial "patina" is subjective, but I would say that more collectors would consider it to be unattractive.

The movement is not in good condition, at least cosmetically.

It iss well overpriced. There are nicer examples that circulate in the market, and for less money.
Sadly, I live in a country where watches are overpriced, even vintages, so it is within the “local market” price.

As for the rest of your comments. You may be right.

I appreciate your input.

Cheers.
 
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Just adding forgotten info: the watch was recently (last year) serviced by an experient watchmaker.
It is on full working condition and making within -10s/+15s on the time grapher
 
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Hey there!

Can't say much about vintage Tissot watches in particular, but what caught my eye was the dial.

Taste is subjective, of course, but I'd definitely consider whether I'd be happy with that level of patina in the long run.

Don't get me wrong, I certainly appreciate a bit of patina, but to me, this dial looks more worn than naturally aged.
I personaly don’t mind this level of patina on military style watches, as I feel it adds to its overall “field” aesthetics.

However, you may be correct.

Thank you for your input.
 
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It’s pretty even patina and it’s an old Field watch.i like it.
 
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I personaly don’t mind this level of patina on military style watches, as I feel it adds to its overall “field” aesthetics.
The level of patina is subjective, I just wanted to mention that this is not a military watch. It's a military-style field watch. For what it's worth, I like it, price aside.
 
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The level of patina is subjective, I just wanted to mention that this is not a military watch. It's a military-style field watch. For what it's worth, I like it, price aside.
I said “military style” watch, not a military watch. It is from the “militar” line (as it is written) which was inspired on military watches.

I like it the patina too. I don’t feel it is too agressive.

Thank you for your input though.
 
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That line with the word "Militar" was used in Latin America; the word "Camping" was also used—sometimes even both together—so I assume it was a form of marketing. Given the poor quality of the images, it is hard for me to tell if the dial has been repainted.
Best regards.
 
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Sadly, I live in a country where watches are overpriced, even vintages, so it is within the “local market” price.
Are you not able to purchase online, and receive watches through shipping from other countries?
 
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Are you not able to purchase online, and receive watches through shipping from other countries?
I am, however, it makes no difference. Taxes will be applied, the watch will cost from 30 to 70% more then the selling price.

The overprice is due the taxes.

However, the price market here buys and sells with that in mind. So, I pay 30-70% more than you guys, but I sell at the same margin, so “it makes no difference”.
 
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Would appreciate any thoughts and insights.
Your watch looks original and complete to me. The hands look correct, and HF did indeed make steel cases for Tissot. The crown probably has been replaced. Your watch dates to about 1955, which along with its full rotor automatic movement, places it firmly in the "second" generation of watches with the Militar model name, produced between 1954 and 1958. I think you will find it to be a lovely watch to own and wear regularly. Here is mine from that same second generation:


There also was a "first" generation of Militar watches, produced between 1943 and 1945. Many of these were indeed consigned by the US military. Mil-watches will be engraved on the back with a serial number. All of them, military or not, were manual wind watches with the Militar model name at the top of the dial. Here's mine, with its back stamp, from 1945:

Some vintage advertising of the first generation Militar:

In the early 1940s, before the Militar name was ever added to the dial, some watches were advertised as "Militar." These watches all came with a factory signed shrapnel guard that makes them very cool to wear 😎 but awfully hard to read:
 
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Your watch looks original and complete to me. The hands look correct, and HF did indeed make steel cases for Tissot. The crown probably has been replaced. Your watch dates to about 1955, which along with its full rotor automatic movement, places it firmly in the "second" generation of watches with the Militar model name, produced between 1954 and 1958. I think you will find it to be a lovely watch to own and wear regularly. Here is mine from that same second generation:


There also was a "first" generation of Militar watches, produced between 1943 and 1945. Many of these were indeed consigned by the US military. Mil-watches will be engraved on the back with a serial number. All of them, military or not, were manual wind watches with the Militar model name at the top of the dial. Here's mine, with its back stamp, from 1945:

Some vintage advertising of the first generation Militar:

In the early 1940s, before the Militar name was ever added to the dial, some watches were advertised as "Militar." These watches all came with a factory signed shrapnel guard that makes them very cool to wear 😎 but awfully hard to read:
I did not purchase the watch yet, nor I am certain I will purchase it.
I am still reflecting on pros and cons and if it makes sense for my collection.

Your awnser, however, was really enlightning.

Thank you for your time!