Tissot - Military - Black Dia - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - Άνδρες - 1900-1949

Tissot – Military Small Second – Rare Black Dial – Swiss Mechanical Vintage Watch – Original Tissot Box

Offered for auction is a beautiful and highly collectible vintage Tissot Military Small Second, a rare Swiss mechanical timepiece distinguished by its authentic military-inspired aesthetic, elegant proportions, and exceptional vintage character.

This model features a striking black dial with aged tritium Arabic numerals and luminous hands, creating a superb warm patina that perfectly reflects the spirit of mid-century military wristwatches. The compact stainless steel case, combined with the small seconds layout and classic typography, gives the watch a timeless and highly desirable vintage presence.

Technical Details:

Brand: Tissot
Model: Military Small Second
Swiss mechanical Tissot movement
Stainless steel case
Case diameter: 31 mm
Screw-in case back
Acrylic crystal
Rare black military-style dial
Original aged tritium hour markers and hands
Small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock
Hour, minutes and seconds functions
Generic black leather strap
Strap fits wrists up to approximately 22 cm
Original Tissot box included
Swiss Made
Water resistant originally, but currently untested

Condition Report:

The watch is offered in Grade B condition with visible signs of age and use, entirely consistent with a genuine vintage military timepiece. The black dial has developed a very attractive vintage patina, while the tritium numerals and hands display beautiful aging that enhances the watch’s authenticity and collector appeal. The stainless steel case retains strong vintage lines and the screw-back construction reflects the robust tool-watch philosophy of the era.

Story & Heritage

During the mid-20th century, Tissot produced a series of highly reliable and functional mechanical watches inspired by military requirements: clear readability, durability, and precision under demanding conditions.

Unlike many modern reinterpretations, original vintage military-style Tissot watches possess a unique honesty in design. Every element served a practical purpose — from the bold Arabic numerals and luminous markers to the compact case proportions and highly legible small seconds display.

This particular example perfectly captures that spirit. The rare black dial, combined with the naturally aged tritium and elegant small seconds configuration, gives the watch an unmistakable presence that collectors actively seek today.

The screw-in case back further emphasizes the robust engineering approach that made Swiss military-inspired watches respected worldwide. Paired with its original Tissot presentation box, this piece represents not only a functional timekeeper, but also a true fragment of vintage Swiss horological history.

An elegant and increasingly rare vintage Tissot with authentic military character, beautiful patina, and timeless collector appeal.

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Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 93