1960's Tissot Seastar Automatic PR516 Watch 35mm 44516-X11 44516

WHY THIS WATCH

Founded in 1853, Tissot of LeLocle is actually a company that has deep roots in Swiss watchmaking. The Seastar first showed up in the 1954 Tissot Catalog. The watch was advertised as a water-resistant model, something that was not yet a mainstay in watchmaking. While Rolex and Blancpain were coming out with bigger and thicker watches with rotating bezels, Tissot decided to keep it simple. This watch is so simple an elegant, and yet there are some cool details here, like the sector dial and interesting bracelet. The watch is 35mm, and wears more like 36mm watch. The crystal has a beautiful curve to it, and showcases a very nicely aged dial. 

THE LITTLE DETAILS

Watch is 35mm and comes on the original Tissot bracelet. 783-1 movement makes this watch likely from the mid-late 1960s. The watch is in amazing shape for a watch for a watch this age, with some wear on the sides of the cases. The watch is running and setting correctly. Please note, we don't guarantee accuracy on vintage watches, and recommend a full service. Original Tissot bracelet shows only minimal stretch. No box or papers. 

Available for Pickup in our Showroom in Mclean, Virginia 

Want to see this watch in person? We are located in Mclean Virginia off of Chain Bridge Road. We are by appointment only (no walk ins), so please shoot us an email to schedule a time and get the address.