Che Tissot & Fils Automatic Watch Movement - 21 Jewels - Believed ETA 2550 Family - Marked 743 - With Crown & Stem
đź“Ś Description
Vintage Che Tissot & Fils automatic watch movement. The movement is not marked with a caliber number , but based on the plate layout and the "743" marking under the balance , it is believed to be from the ETA 2550 family . (Reference only — buyer should verify.)
The rotor is signed: "Che Tissot & Fils - 21 Jewels" . Includes the crown and stem . No hour wheel is included.
When wound, the movement showed signs of running , and the balance moves freely . Due to age, it is offered strictly as a parts or project movement .
*Functionality is described only as observed. Full accuracy or long‑term performance is not guaranteed.*
đź“Ź Specifications
- Brand: Che Tissot & Fils (rotor)
- Movement Manufacturer: Believed ETA
- Caliber: Believed ETA 2550 family, marked "743" (buyer should verify)
- Jewels: 21 (as marked on rotor)
- Type: Automatic
- Includes: Crown and stem
- Missing: Hour wheel
- Balance: Moves freely
- Condition: Winds and showed signs of running
*Only specifications confirmed directly from the movement are listed. Any unverified technical details are intentionally omitted or marked for buyer verification.*
🧠Condition
- Vintage movement
- Winds and showed signs of running
- Balance moves freely
- Crown and stem included
- No hour wheel
- Stored in watchmaker inventory for many years
- Offered as a project or parts movement
A full service is recommended due to age and unknown service history.
🔍 Compatibility & Use — For Reference Only
The ETA 2550 family was used in many Swiss automatic watches from the 1960s-1970s, including private‑label and co‑branded models. Che Tissot & Fils commonly used ETA‑based movements during this era.
Similar ETA 2550‑series movements have been seen in:
- Che Tissot & Fils
- Tissot (select models)
- Private‑label Swiss automatics
- Jewelry‑store Swiss watches
- Department‑store Swiss watches
*Brand list is based on known usage of ETA 2550‑series movements. Compatibility is not guaranteed — always verify diameter, dial feet, stem height, and case requirements.*
📦 Notes
These vintage movements are tested only for basic function and are sold primarily for their parts value . Everything included is shown in the photos.
