Great opportunity !

Jun 27, 2014,22:44 PM
 

That is a highly interesting Tissot 33.3, the dial layout is superb, so the rest of the watch !

These waterproof cases Tissot (and Lemania) are scarce among the 33.3/15TL powered chronographs range, it's hard to cross one hence the opportunity.

Now based on the photos, there are some elements that look questioning, some of them :

-over-inked Tissot script ?

-odd case back engraving ?
Here's one I have for years in my HD for comparison



but is that one correct ? I could not tell but what I can say is this one (if original) is the same found on some early waterproof cases Omega

-service pushers caps ?
pushers caps look tiny from here, they're crucial parts to respect the originality of these IMO, it seems they're impossible to find (?)
here's a reference photo showing the same case type with what I believe could be the right pushers caps



Please keep in mind all of these questions are assumptions, these are almost not documented, resources are rare and difficult to find so no certainties here, just questions.

In any case, it remains an attractive and not often seen vintage chronograph with this waterproof case type, thank you Blomman for posting this !

Best,

Laurent

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Tissot, Cal 33.3-41

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 19th, 2014-13:06
Friends, I shared a Omega Cal 33.3 I had the chance to see not long ago. omega.watchprosite.com At the same time I had the chance to see this one: Tissot chronograph, inside is the Cal 33.3-41. As many of you know the Cal 33.3 was produced by Lemania and ...  

You do? I haven't noticed....! ;)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 20th, 2014-02:31
Even better in real, my friend. The choco patina is to die for! :) Best Blomman

beautiful!

 
 By: MattS : June 19th, 2014-14:19
what a dial:...Matt

Yes, the dial ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 20th, 2014-02:31
Is just awesome! :) Best Blomman

Still very charming ...

 
 By: Kong : June 19th, 2014-19:36
this vintage Tissot chronograph. Thanks for sharing. Kong

My pleasure, Kong! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 20th, 2014-02:32

Nice tissot.... Blomman!!!

 
 By: shipkeeper : June 20th, 2014-16:14
I love my Tissot Seastar T12 with Lemania movement 1281.... But for 33.3 my Omega... All the best Juan ...  

Juan, WOW!

 
 By: amanico : June 20th, 2014-22:07
What a 33.3!!! Best, Amigo. Nicolas

Your Omega looks...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 21st, 2014-04:08
Absolutely stunning, Juan! :) Best Blomman

Thanks My friends...!!!!

 
 By: shipkeeper : June 21st, 2014-14:33
These small time machines are beautiful!! All the best. Juan

The watches depicted above are so gorgeous . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 21st, 2014-22:14
. . . this thread should have an R rating ;-) . . .

LOL! R-rated..?

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 22nd, 2014-03:18
You are not allowed to view after 6 o'clock unless you have 5000 posts or more...?! ;) Best Blomman

Really beautiful!

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : June 22nd, 2014-10:17
Here, the design and proportions are simply perfect! Thanks for showing this gem. Marcus

Thank you, Marcus!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 22nd, 2014-11:50
Yes, this one is a true beauty! :) Hopefully I will have a chance to share some more from this collectors treasures... Best Blomman

Great opportunity !

 
 By: Noodia : June 27th, 2014-22:44
That is a highly interesting Tissot 33.3, the dial layout is superb, so the rest of the watch ! These waterproof cases Tissot (and Lemania) are scarce among the 33.3/15TL powered chronographs range, it's hard to cross one hence the opportunity. Now based ...  

Hey Laurent,

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 28th, 2014-12:24
Here is some info on the Tissot: The watch is from 1942-1943. The current owner bought it from the first owner. The case is the later version with one edge less on the case and the smaller pushers. The engraving on the case back differs a bit from the pre... 

tissot

 
 By: gaetanotraina : September 4th, 2016-03:19
hi it is for sale ? regards gae

No, thanks. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2016-03:36