With the Valjoux automatic movement, this Tissot Chronograph also combines good looks with the horology and heritage. Model reference L397 .
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Tissot stopped using serial numbers in 1983, and they first started using this movement in 1985. It is hard to pin a date on any of their watches after 1983, but we did find an advert for the dark dialed non chronograph version of this L397 watch from 1990, so we think this was made circa 1990.
CONDITION
The movement used in this Tissot is the Valjoux 7750, and if the dial layout is familiar to you that is because it is and has been used by so many companies, including IWC, Sinn, Omega, Longines, and a hundred more. It has been around since 1974, and the only thing to watch for is the date advance wheel can break – this watch has just had it changed. The bezel is a rich gold colour, and it has the same distinct lugs as its Seastar cousin. The blue dial with golden hour markers and hands is a luxurious combination. The 17 jewel movement is all running well, and the quick set day and date working perfectly – the day is in English only. The leather strap is is the original and has the Tissot signed buckle still fitted.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 40.4 mm
Width without crown 38.4 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 44.5 mm
Case Thickness 13.2 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 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.
