Headlining this update is the superb Tissot, single button chronograph, shown above. This is a fabulous looking vintage wristwatch that was made in circa 1938. The watch has a superb two-tone dial, attractive spiral tachymetric scale and large, 37mm diameter, steel case. The watch belongs to a very interesting period in Tissot’s history. In 1930, Tissot and Omega formed an alliance as a multi-national holding company under the banner of the SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogere SA). The formation was a reaction to the international economic crisis that had ensued following the Wall Street Crash of 1929. The collaboration enabled Tissot and Omega to pool resources and produce a complete range of watches. In 1932, Lemania, the famed chronograph movement maker, joined the group. The chronograph movement calibre within this watch is a Lemania calibre CHT15, a column wheel chronograph movement with single button activation.
Illustrated above is an outstanding gold Omega wristwatch which was made in 1954. The watch is complete with its Certificate of Origin, Omega maintenance booklet, movement calibre booklet, Omega display presentation case and outer card box. The watch has been only lightly used and is in exceptional condition – the silvered dial is blemish free and has very handsome applied gold numerals. The manually wound movement is an Omega calibre 420 with 17 jewels.
Also added this week is an excellent example of the Ref. 16030 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Automatically wound, this wristwatch dates to circa 1985 and utilises Rolex’s calibre 3035 movement with hack feature and fast date change facility. The hack feature will stop the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out to set the hands, thereby allowing easy synchronisation to a time signal. The watch is set to its original steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet.
Dating to the mid 1950s is the stylish Tudor / Rolex wristwatch shown above. This is a great looking vintage wristwatch with a very attractive ‘honeycomb’ dial that is in excellent condition for its age. The robust Oyster case, with screw-down crown, is a classic Rolex design. The Tudor brand was registered on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf (the co-founded of Rolex) in 1926. During the 1950s, Rolex invested heavily in the marketing and promotion of their Tudor brand, emphasizing its quality and reliability. Rolex sponsored the Greenland Polar Expedition of 1952-1954, equipping the 30 man team with Tudor watches.
Illustrated above left is a Longines ‘Silver Arrow’ which dates to the late 1950s. The watch is in wonderful condition with a great two-tone dial – a ‘mirror’ finish ring separates the outer seconds track from the applied, ridged indexes. The model was referenced under number 9100 and features a 23ZS manually wound Longines movement. Above right is a classic Seamaster Genève by Omega that dates to circa 1968. The model, a Ref. 166.037, was made for just a short period of time between 1966 and 1970. This example has an attractive silvery/grey dial and incorporates the excellent Omega calibre 565 automatic movement with fast date change facility.
Also added to the website this week is a pretty lady’s cocktail watch (shown above left) dating from circa 1935 and in retailer’s box. This watch has a platinum case, diamond-set bezel and lugs and a black silk strap with 9ct white gold fasteners and clasp. And finally, from 1959 is the Omega illustrated above right. This watch has a manually wound movement, steel case and black glossy dial.
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