Here we have a beautiful retro, more modern take on the classic Nurses fob watch. Dating to 1965, this Tissot example has the clean silver tone case with the polished finish that catches the light. The loop is of a square shape with the Tissot signed crown for winding. The dial is bright and timeless with the silver satin sunburst finish radiating in the light. The baton hour markers are thin and elegant with the matching silver tone stick hour and minute hands. It has the clear sweep central second hand, necessary for measuring pulse rates. It has the applied Tissot logo below 12 with the black Tissot signing. The front and rear snap on to the central section of the case. The case back has the polished finish and on the inside is marked with the Tissot signing and the reference number 41304-5. It is marked as being made of Nickel, with chrome plating. Inside is a reliable Tissot wristwatch movement from the era, the calibre 781-1. It has shock protection and a jewel count of 17. It is keeping time to within -15 seconds a day. It comes in its original blue Tissot box.
Tissot are famous producers of Nurses watches, offering battery powered Quartz examples today. However, this is a piece of beautiful and sleek modern design. With the manual wind mechanical movement, it is an enjoyable piece that reminds us of the joy of mechanical timekeeping.
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A further condition report is below.
Dial:
The dial is a silver satin sunburst finish which catches the light nicely. It has the applied thin baton hour markers with the polished finish and the applied Tissot logo. The black siging is good and clear.
Hands:
The hands are original of stick style with the tapered central second. They have a polished finish and are in good condition.
Glass:
The crystal is original and is in good condition with some light marking.
Loop and crown:
The loop and crown are both original and in good condition with light marking. The crown has the Tissot ‘T’.
Case:
The case is chrome plate on a Nickel base. It is in good condition with the bright polished finish. It has light surface scratching associated with age.
Bezel:
The bezel snaps on and holds the crystal. It is in good condition with light scratching.
Caseback:
The case back snaps on. It is formed of chrome plated nickel. It has a polished finish with surface scratching associated with age. Inside it has the Tissot signing and model reference.
Movement:
The movement is a Tissot calibre 781-1. It is a manual wind movement, with a jewel count of 17. It has the sweep central second and Incabloc shock protection.
The service history is unknown, but the movement is functioning well. It has a daily variation of -15 seconds a day with an amplitude of 240 degrees and a beat error of 2.9 m/s.
Case dimensions:
Case width: 31.25mm
Case length: 31.25mm
Case width with crown: 34.7mm
Case width with loop: 41.8mm
Case Depth: 8.6mm
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£150.00Price
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