This rare Tissot subsidiary seconds 1930''s Czech Military watch operates from a Cal.27 movement.
Oversize steel 39mm case with rotating bezel made by Tissot in Switzerland around 1938.
Case type: 3-body, stainless steel, snap-back, satin and base metal polished finish.
Case size: 39 mm
Case back: Snap-back, signed with Tissot logo, ''Tissot Fab.Suisse Swiss Made'' and ''Fond Acier inoxydable''
Case serial number: 905641
Movement serial number: 819267
Crystal: Acrylic
Movement: Manual wind
Movement model: 27 caliber signed ''Tissot'', 16 jewels, 43h power reserve.
Dial: Restored, matte-black signed ''Tissot'', white ''railway'' minute track on the outer perimeter of the dial, printed luminous Arabic numerals, seconds subsidiary dial at 6 o''clock, signed ''Swiss'' at 6 o''clock, silver luminous hour, minute and second hands.
Condition: Excellent restored condition fully functional and serviced. The watch comes with brand new green nylon NATO strap (afte
...rmarket) with steel buckle
The Tissot Caliber 27 is a notable manual-winding movement introduced in the late 1930s. This movement was utilized in various Tissot timepieces, including those produced for military purposes during the World War II era.
While specific documentation regarding Tissot''s contracts with the Czech military is limited, it''s known that Tissot supplied watches to various military forces during the 1940s. The Caliber 27 movement was favoured for its reliability and precision, making it suitable for military applications.
Our View - A beautiful collectible watch, should be appreciated for its historical significance and mechanical craftsmanship.
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Free next day UK delivery, fully insured. Worldwide fast shipping.Internal Reference: CHW5425
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1123263
Dateline of this antique is 1930
Height is 3.9cm (1.5inches)Width is 3.9cm (1.5inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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