In 1925, Tissot began an important association with the watchmaking firm of Omega S.A. Shortly thereafter (in 1930 to be exact), the SSIH Holding Company (Societe Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogere) was founded with Omega and Tissot as its first members.

A prime example of this phenomenon is the Tissot Seastar featured here. A chronograph with robust water-resistance, the Seastar allowed active men to now enjoy their diving activities to an even greater degree.

Besides being a watch that looks great - tastefully using color in the dial and hands to give a distinctive look, even more so now that the luminous has toned; and showcasing an interesting design with the bezel descending below the case sides in places. It features an exceptional movement which makes the watch a bargain.

Powering this gem is the Lemania Caliber 1277 movement, a rare mechanism produced for only one year - 1969. Its quality exceeds that of many movements in watches priced several multiples higher. In many ways the 1277 (and its sister three-register version) bridged the technological gap between two of Omega's best known Lemania chronograph movements, calibers 321 and 861.

This watch , having been made in 1969, is not without some flaws, which can be seen in the extreme close-up photos which exagerate all of them. By and large though, the watch is in remarkable condition.

FINER POINTS

Model: Seastar Chronograph

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Chronograph, Subsidiary Seconds, Water Resistant

Dial: Beautiful, black, signed Tissot Seastar, 1/5 second markings, auxillary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register

Hands: Original, white "batons" filled with luminous material and orange chronograph hand

Movement type: High quality, Lemania Caliber 1277, bridged the gap between Omega's 320/321 and 860/861 chronograph movements, manually wound, shock-resistant with cam lever.

Bracelet: Genuine leather, high quality, fully stitched for greater durability, padded for comfort, brand new and unused

Crystal type: Acrylic

Return Policy: 7 Days from receipt in same condition as received.

Reduced to $700.00 plus insurance and shipping costs. Paypal ok but add 3% to total. US Postal money order sale will ship at once. Other paper forms will require clearance time. Please email me for any other details.