H96
Up for sale is an extraordinary Tissot Antimagnetique, ref 6445-5, with extraordinary presence, not only by its 35mm size, but also by its gorgeous dial.
Model: Antimagnetique
Tissot was founded in Switzerland in 1853 and is one of the most recognized brands around the world. Its history is closed interlaced with Omega as near the middle of the 20th century the Tissot family took hold of Omega watch company.
The diameter of the all stainless steel case is +-34,9mm not including the crown. Size between 6 and 12 +- 34,9mm. Full length is +-42mm. It is +-18mm wide between the lugs.
Specifics of this model:
1 - vintage historical watch, not a recent re-edition.
2 – Tissot manual wind caliber which I could not identify
3 – Impressive military type design case.
4 – screw back case, something unusual at the time.
5 – ref. 6445-4
6 - Antimagnetique
The serial or reference number in the back: - see the picture
The serial number in the movement: - see the picture
cosmetics
dial: looks in excellent condition, with gorgeous even patine and all the printing visible. - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
hands: the hands are in very good condition - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
case: It is in very good/excellent condition - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
Movement: finish of the movement is OK. I would say in excellent condition - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
The crystal: is Plexiglas / plastic and it is in excellent condition. It has no ugly scratches, no cracking and no glazing - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
Inside the watch:
Swiss made manual wind Tissot movement, entirely designed and built in house by Tissot, not by a third party supplier
other:
The bracelet is a gift that goes with the watch.
Service history:
Unknown
If it is not stated that the watch has been serviced recently (less than 5 years) you would better consider a revision by an expert watchmaker, no matter how good the test results may look. This applies to any vintage watch in the same condition, not only this one.
Working condition:
Starts immediately when wound, winding is smooth, runs very strong, making a loud fast beat when pressed against the year. Time setting is smooth. Has worked for more than 24 hours without stopping.
To get you a clearer picture of how the watch will behave, I do the following home testing: I test it against a watch that I know is correct. For this I purpose I use a web page that provides the exact time. I check the deviation after 12 and 24 hours.
The results for this watch after 12 hours: seconds and after 24 hours: seconds.
Test results will be uploaded in a few days.
These simple home tests are not a warranty of repeatability or accuracy.
No matter how good these simple test results may look, the watch is sold as is, without any sort of warranty.
Please note:
1 - The watch should not be used in the water! All diving watches, even recent, should be sent for a qualified water sealing service each year prior to diving season.
2 - Any acrylic or metallic display that might appear in the pictures is not included in the sale.
Remember that seeing the item at very high magnification, as in the pictures that I provide, brings to life small defects that the human eye does not perceive. That is why many people will like even more the watch after seeing it for real.
Please take a look at my other auctions and at my excellent feedback!
Condition: Please refer to the pictures for a complete perception of the item’s condition. This will be more precise and effective than my eyesight or judgment.
All pictures are of the actual item. Photos are not retouched or edited to mask defects. Please take time to enlarge the all the photos for the clearest, largest images. Photos usually disclose the condition much better than a written description as many people have a different idea on what words or terms may mean. If an identifying mark or defect is visible on the photo it is considered disclosed to the buyer.
If you don’t see it in the pictures and it is not mentioned in the description, then it is not included in the auction!
I aim to provide as much details concerning the auction as possible, because I feel that from a buyer's standpoint there is nothing more uncomfortable than unpleasant surprises.
International Buyers - important notes
This item is located in the European Community so there are no taxes for countries inside the European Community.
mport duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them with additional shipping charges. Please note that if the item is returned to me because the buyer refused to pay taxes or didn't take any necessary action, the total cost of shipping will be deducted from the refund.
I advise you to check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding.
Before bidding, make certain that the item offered in this auction does not in any way violate international laws, customs or postage restrictions of your country.
Insurance
Insurance for loss is included at a cost of 2% of item's value. Insurance will be provided by a third party, not by the post, since I could not find a courier that insures collectibles, precious objects and watches.
Tracking
Registered shipping (requiring your signature upon reception) can be tracked directly from the eBay page provided that you are in Japan or in a European Community country and some other European countries.
Important note concerning expected time of arrival: under normal circumstances, in the European Community zone, the package is due to arrive in 10 to 22 business days. Outside the Euro countries it will take considerably more days due to longer distance, grouping of parcels and customs bureaucracy. Usually 27 to 45 days, a few times less than that, depending of your country.
Expedited shipping by FEDEX or UPS
Due to tracking failure, shipping to all countries outside Europe will have to be by Fedex or UPS.
If you are located in the European Union and can only see an expensive shipping price, just let me know and I will provide an invoice with a shipping cost of 26 euros