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Tony C.
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A change of pace...

While the vast majority of my collection is made up of higher end vintage watches, which combine fine movements with classic, simple aesthetics, I occasionally come across mid-level examples which appeal so much to me aesthetically, that I can't resist.

This Tissot is a perfect example. It's an automatic from 1956, with a cal. 28.5R-21 movement. The 17 jewel movement, which was also found in many of the Seastar models, is bi-directional, has a nickel screw balance, Nivarox hairspring, and Incabloc shock resistance. There's certainly nothing wrong with the movement, and it functions well, but it is otherwise unexceptional. That's OK with me, though, as I really, really like both the dial and case design.

The dial, showing one of my favorite, simple configurations, is beautifully balanced, and the classic, applied Tissot logo has long struck me as one of the most attractive of that era. The 35mm screwback case is perfectly suited to the watch, and the use of a partially recessed crown completes the understated, functional design.

Regards,

Tony C.