Tissot Sideral S Fiberglass

Imitation, nay, re-interpretation is the sincerest form of flattery. 

In 2023, Tissot took it upon themselves to reach deep into their archives with the release of their funky diver known as the Sideral — a multi-colored regatta timer with a nifty rubber strap fastening system and a monoblock case.

This piece however, is an early example from which the modern Sideral draws inspiration from. Making its debut in 1969, this vintage Tissot Sideral S is the stuff that vintage dreams are made of!

First off, it's correct pronunciation — See-Dee-Rahl.

Okay, with that out of the way, let's dive into the nitty-gritty. This piece features a matte, dark grey, 40mm fiberglass case that sports a dramatic undercut profile as well a fully graduated, stainless steel timing bezel, a signed, steel crown and an acrylic crystal.

Equipped with its signature integrated, perforated rubber strap, this piece features a vibrant orange dial with patinated indices, matching 'baton' handset, a date window at 3 o'clock and a multi-color, regatta timing scale.

In virtually-unworn condition, this piece features a pristine case, an awesome dial, and it's original factory hangtag!

And you thought that watch brands experimenting with new case materials and integrated strap systems was a new thing?!

Nope! Tissot was already ahead of the curve!

Established in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son, Charles-Émile Tissot, Tissot quickly contributed several notable innovations to the watch industry, including the first dual-time pocket watch in 1853 and the first commercially available anti-magnetic watch in 1929-1930.

In 1930, the firm merged with Omega SA to form the SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère). This would prove significant in the 1980s, when SSIH merged with ASUAG, a holding company, eventually becoming the SMH (Société Suisse de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie). In 1998, SMH would become the Swatch Group, with Tissot poised as one of the conglomerate’s mid-range offerings.

Today, Tissot watches are distributed in over 160 countries, with brand ambassadors who include many basketball players, cricketers, actors, and more. They have previously sponsored Formula One teams and functioned as the official timekeeper for downhill skiing competitions, while their horological and design innovations, which include the Rock Watch of the 1980s the the brand’s T-Touch technology, have since made them a household name.

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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.

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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.

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