I have an opportunity to pick up this black-dialed Tissot Navigator.

Based upon all the other examples I've found online, the dial and hands look original and the case looks lightly polished, but in reasobable, honest condition.

Overall, the case and bezel are rough, but the dial and hands look quite nice and I like the colour of the lume.

The seller says it's running +25/-15, so it's definitely in need of a service.

I've noticed a number of forum members own variations of this watch. I'm hoping you wouldn't mind chiming in on your opinion of value/condition of this example. Is there any quirks I should be aware of with this model?

Wrist shots, together with an indication of your wrist size would also be welcome as I won't be able to try this on in person.

If @Archer sees this, I'd appreciate your input on the look of the movement.

Cheers and many thanks.

 

Wow, not familiar with that Tissot model but now I want one, stunner!

 

Stay away from my potential watch!!!

 

No worries I'm still about 170 posts away from being able to buy in the forum classifieds, I hate it but my wallet is breathing sighs of relief lol

 

I hate to tell your wallet, but the 200 post limit is only for selling. You are free to buy anything you want on OF right now

 

Really? I get the "you don't have permission to post" message in the classified section

 

You reply via PM!

 

Pick it up! Pick it up!
(if that's not enabling I don't know what is)

 

I've just shown my wife your post and she wants to have a word with you.

 

I suppose you found this thread: https://omegaforums.net/threads/first-chronograph-tissot.56131/
Mine is off at the watchmakers for a service, $500, so factor that in.
I paid under $500 for mine posted earlier this year. My case looks better, but your's has a date & less worn bezel.

I liked wearing mine, it is a good size.

 

Thanks @michael22 !

That is one of the posts I saw when doing my research... funny that's I missed it the first time around- I love the variety of dials these thing came with and I especially like the way yours has patinated!

What shape was your movement in when you had it serviced? Did your watchmaker have to source a lot of replacement parts?

 

I didn't ask about parts. Probably should have, but I was expecting a price like that, & the price for another watch actually shocked me.
The Tissot was working perfectly, but the case back was solidly stuck. If it needed more than the usual seals I'm sure they would have said.
I'm an Aussie, so this is all Aussie dollars, by the way.

 

@michael22 $500 seems very reasonable for a full service, especially if parts were replaced. I've built that into the price I'm paying, so all should be okay. I'm in Canada, so our dollars are fairly close to one another.

Thanks for the info! I'd be curious to know how yours performs when it gets back to you.