This beautiful Tissot ladies' mechanical watch is a quintessential piece of Swiss horological history from the 1950s-1960s. Featuring a manual-wind movement, it carries the heritage of the first brand to pioneer non-magnetic watchmaking, making it a robust and stylish vintage accessory.
Product Details
Brand: Tissot
Year: 1956 (Serial No: 3584881)
Movement: Swiss manual-wind 17-Jewel movement, Calibre 13.5-1
Case: Stainless steel back, stamped "Chs Tissot & Fils - Fab. Suisse"
Dial: Original cream dial with a mix of Arabic numerals and arrow markers; signed "Swiss Made"
Features: Non-magnetic, Shockabsorber, and originally rated as Waterproof (vintage resistance should not be tested)
Strap: Genuine black leather strap with a classic polished buckle
Condition: Used - Good
This 1956 vintage piece is in remarkable condition for its age. The movement is clean and exhibits the precision engineering Tissot is known for. The dial has developed a soft, even patina that confirms its vintage authenticity. While the case shows light surface scratches consistent with 70 years of history, it retains its polished charm and "daily wearer" appeal.