1960s Tissot Navigator Chronograph (Ref. 817) "Lemania Cal. 827"

SPECS

Stock # TSTNAV817
Brand Tissot
Style Seastar Chronograph
Model 817
Serial 25XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Matte Black W/ Blue Sub-Dials
Millimeters 40.5
Bracelet Tissot Stainless Steel Bracelet
CASE & BRACELET

The stainless steel case is in excellent vintage condition, showing crisp chamfers, minimal signs of wear, and no notable evidence of previous polishing. The original bidirectional rotating diving bezel is exceptional with a light fade to a beautiful medium-grey color and shows almost no signs of use, with all markers remaining clear and visible. The case retains its original crosshatch crown and pump pushers. The case back shows gentle wear, appropriate for its age. The comes on its original and very rare oyster-style stainless steel Tissot-signed bracelet.

DIAL & HANDS

The matte black dial and blue sub-dials are gorgeous in color and in superb condition, showing virtually no signs of age and complementing each other perfectly. The tritium-filled Arabic numerals feature a rich yellow color and are fully intact, revealing no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands achieved a darker beige patina and exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch is keeping time and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.

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