Tissot - Seastar - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Tissot Electronic Seastar – Vintage Swiss Electronic Watch – Gold Plated – Date – 1970–1975 A distinctive vintage Tissot Electronic Seastar from the first half of the 1970s, representing an important transitional chapter between traditional mechanical watches and the quartz era. Unlike a conventional quartz watch, this Seastar uses an early electronic balance-wheel movement: the watch is battery powered, while timekeeping is still regulated by a traditional balance and hairspring. This hybrid technology was one of the fascinating steps in Swiss watchmaking before quartz became dominant. Comparable Tissot Seastar Electronic watches are documented from approximately 1970–1975. The Watch Spot The watch features a warm champagne sunburst dial, applied baton indexes with dark inserts, central seconds and a framed date window at 3 o’clock. The gold-plated cushion-shaped case completes its unmistakable early-1970s appearance. Technical Details Brand: Tissot Collection: Seastar Type: Vintage electronic wristwatch Case material: Gold plated Case size: Approx. 37 mm Case back: Stainless steel Glass: Acrylic Dial: Champagne / gold-tone sunburst dial Movement: Swiss electronic balance-wheel movement, Tissot signed Power source: Battery Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date Date: Window at 3 o’clock Water resistance: Not tested for water Strap: Generic leather strap, approx. 20–21 cm Box: Generic box included Condition: Grade B Condition Report This Tissot Electronic Seastar is presented in Grade B vintage condition, with signs of age and use. The gold-plated case shows scratches. The stainless-steel case back also shows scratches and opening marks consistent with age. The champagne sunburst dial remains attractive overall, with visible small spots, marks and natural patina. The applied indexes, hands and framed date aperture retain the characteristic appearance of the period. The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use. The watch is fitted with a later generic red leather strap, showing signs of wear. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item. Story & Heritage This Seastar belongs to a particularly interesting period in watchmaking history. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Swiss manufacturers were experimenting with electronic movements as an alternative to purely mechanical watches. These movements should not be confused with quartz movements. They retained a traditional balance wheel and hairspring but replaced the mainspring with an electronically controlled, battery-powered system. The technology is often described as an evolutionary bridge between mechanical and quartz watchmaking. The Watch Spot Tissot was among the Swiss manufacturers to offer watches using this technology, and documented Seastar Electronic examples date to the early 1970s. UhrForum That makes this watch particularly appealing beyond its classic appearance: it represents a short and technically fascinating period in horological history, immediately before quartz technology transformed the global watch industry. A characterful vintage Tissot combining classic Seastar styling with early Swiss electronic watchmaking technology. Internal Reference Number - CTM-109

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