1970 TISSOT Seastar T12 Date/Day, Swiss 21 - J Automatic Watch, Silver Dial, RARE
Item History & Price
You are bidding on a RARE and beautiful Tissot Seastar T.12 Automatic watch from the year 1970 (based on the movement's serial number 11762292). It has a day and date display at marker 3 position. But, this is a very rare version of the Seastar 46558 - the "Tissot" logo is placed on opposite side of the day/date display, at marker position 9. The watch is marked T.12, indicating it is water-proof t...o 12 ATM (or 120 meter), and making it a good water sports watch. The watch is run by a Swiss-made Tissot 794 automatic 21-jewel movement with power reserve of 45 hours. It is running well and accurately. At the back of the stainless steel case is the Seastar "ship" emblem.Key Information:Dimension: 36 mm diameter (not counting the crown), 42 mm lug-to-lug, and thick 14 mm: this is a big watch.Dial: Hallmarked "Tissot Swiss" "Automatic Seastar T.12" "Swiss Made" [Note: The radiant silvery dial looks "grey" in the photos.]Movement: signed CHs Tissot & Fils, Swiss, Twenty-one 12 Jewels, 11762292 (serial number), 794Inside Back: "CHs Tissot & Fils, Fond Acier Inoxydale (stainless steel), Lunette Plaque or G, 46558-5"Case Materials: 20 microns gold-plated bezel / stainless steel backCrystal: acrylic crystal with no scratch.Function: Automatic with date display window at marker 3 position.Strap: brand-new 19-R teju lizard grain leather 2-piece brown strap.Condition: In very good pre-owned condition except for a few minor scratches near the lugs and at the back (see photos) which are normal with the age and usage of this watch.This watch comes from our own private collections. We are retiring and are gradually selling off all our collections as we do not need them any more. Please take time to look our other listings. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.