This Tissot Ellipse is solid silver, including the bracelet, and a lot more affordable that the Omega Jeux d’Argent models.  Model reference 79301

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the hallmark on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being assayed in 1975.  The small round disc that contained the serial number on the movement is missing, something that is not uncommon.

CONDITION

Precious metal watches are far from new, and it used to be common to have pocket watches in silver cases.  But wristwatches are rarer, partly due tot he soft nature of the material and partly due to the fact silver is more expensive to buy than steel.  In the 1970’s though it had a resurgence, with the aforementioned Omega Jeux d’Argent and brands like Roy King utilising the material in their cases.  This Swiss Tissot has an oval or elliptical case and integrated bracelet, and the bracelet is long – vital on integrated bracelets as it is easier to make a long thing shorter than make a short thing longer!  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath, and has the Tissot signed clasp.  The manual wind movement is the Tissot 2040, with seventeen jewels and wound via the original signed crown.  The dial has some marks, but these look worse in the photos than in real life.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  25.2 mm

Width without crown  23.7 mm

Lug to lug length  29.8 mm

Case Thickness  8.0 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 180 mm.  The bracelet has a ladder clasp that can make this about 8mm smaller easily, but any shorter and it will need to be sized for you by a jeweller .

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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