Vintage 36mm 1969 Tissot 46626-3X PR 516 Men's Automatic Wristwatch Swiss Steel

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Tissot

• Model: PR 516

• Reference: 46626-3X

• Year: 1969

• Movement: Automatic

• Jewels: 21

• Caliber: 796

• Case Material: Steel

• Country: Swiss

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 36mm

• Lug Width: 19mm

• Lug to Lug: 43mm

• Thickness: 13mm

Product Condition

The Tissot 46626-3X is a vintage Swiss timepiece from the 1960s, best known as an early entry in the iconic PR 516 series. Designed during a decade of "bold, expressive design," this model helped establish Tissot’s reputation for rugged, sports-inspired watches.

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running and keeping time

• Case: Shows desk marks and hairline scratches.

• Bezel: It has hairline scratches.

• Crystal: Shows desk marks and scuffings.

• Crown: Shows desk marks.

• Hands: The hour hand has faded lume. The minute hand has faded lume.

• Band: The band is not original.

• Timing Data: fast 5 seconds/day, Amplitude 275, Beat error 0.8

• Complications: Date and Day.

Tissot is a historic Swiss watchmaker founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, known for producing reliable Swiss watches at accessible price points. The brand is part of the Swatch Group and is recognized for combining traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology. Tissot has a strong presence in sports timing and serves as the official timekeeper for events such as the NBA and MotoGP. Today, the company is widely respected for offering well-built mechanical and quartz watches that provide an accessible entry point into Swiss watchmaking.