Tissot Chronograph

If you’re looking for something unique, a 1950s chronograph needs to be a consideration. Sure, these watches are pretty damn old, but the watches of that era were the templates for everything that came after, and well-preserved examples look stunning on the modern wrist.

Many of the earliest wristwatches don’t hold much appeal to collectors today, mainly due to the size and delicacy. While many of these watches were beautiful, case sizes close to 30mm are out of style, and waterproofing technology wasn’t all that good. But after WWII, the style and quality of men’s watches jumped forward, influenced by the military aesthetic and mechanically improved based on all that watchmakers learned by observing how their watches held up under the strains of combat.

With it’s gold case and dial, this Tissot is decidedly a dress watch, but it’s chronograph functionality, clean dial and tachymeter scale give point to its military provenance. It’s style speaks to a utilitarian ideal, and the original owner likely wore it as such, because at some point in the past the dial was compromised by moisture or the slip of a careless watchmaker, and the dial was damaged. It was then refinished, which is not uncommon in watches this old, and while in a perfect world we would prefer all of our watches to be completely original, a refinishing of this quality makes the watch worthy of many more years of cherished wear. After all, a re-sprayed vintage Ferrari is still a vintage Ferrari.

On the plus side, you’re getting a stunning watch for thousands of dollars less than it would be with an untouched dial. If your ideal dress watch is a gold chronograph, it would be crazy not to give this Tissot some careful consideration.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.