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Tissot - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959
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Tissot - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Tissot – Small Seconds Swiss Heritage • 1950s Mechanical Craftsmanship • Timeless Patina A genuine example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, this vintage Tissot Small Seconds from the 1950s reflects the era when functionality, durability and understated elegance defined everyday timepieces. With its modest proportions, mechanical heart and beautifully aged dial, it embodies the authentic charm sought after by collectors of true vintage watches. Technical Details • Brand: Tissot • Model: Small Seconds • Year: 1950s • Case: Chromed case, 35 mm (visible wear consistent with age) • Crystal: Acrylic glass • Dial: Silver dial with natural age patina • Water Resistance: Untested • Movement: Swiss mechanical Tissot movement • Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds • Strap: Generic leather strap, fits up to 21 cm wrist • Condition: Grade C – visible signs of use and wear consistent with over 70 years of history • Box: Generic box Story & Heritage Founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Tissot quickly became one of the most respected names in Swiss horology, known for producing reliable, precise watches accessible to a wide audience without compromising quality. During the 1950s, Tissot mechanical watches accompanied professionals, engineers and everyday gentlemen alike—serving as dependable instruments rather than luxury statements. This Small Seconds model perfectly captures that philosophy. The compact 35 mm case reflects period-correct proportions, while the subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock adds both balance and functionality to the dial. Over time, the silver dial has developed a warm, even patina, giving the watch a unique character that cannot be replicated—each mark telling part of its journey through decades. The chromed case shows honest wear, visible in the photos, reinforcing its authenticity as a true vintage piece rather than a restored example. Inside, the Swiss mechanical Tissot movement continues the brand’s tradition of robust engineering and straightforward servicing, ensuring longevity when properly maintained. Today, this watch stands as a pure expression of 1950s Swiss watchmaking—ideal for collectors who appreciate originality, historical integrity and the quiet elegance of a well-aged timepiece. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 33

No. 100480414

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Tissot - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Tissot - Small Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Tissot – Small Seconds
Swiss Heritage • 1950s Mechanical Craftsmanship • Timeless Patina

A genuine example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, this vintage Tissot Small Seconds from the 1950s reflects the era when functionality, durability and understated elegance defined everyday timepieces. With its modest proportions, mechanical heart and beautifully aged dial, it embodies the authentic charm sought after by collectors of true vintage watches.

Technical Details

• Brand: Tissot
• Model: Small Seconds
• Year: 1950s
• Case: Chromed case, 35 mm (visible wear consistent with age)
• Crystal: Acrylic glass
• Dial: Silver dial with natural age patina
• Water Resistance: Untested
• Movement: Swiss mechanical Tissot movement
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
• Strap: Generic leather strap, fits up to 21 cm wrist
• Condition: Grade C – visible signs of use and wear consistent with over 70 years of history
• Box: Generic box

Story & Heritage

Founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Tissot quickly became one of the most respected names in Swiss horology, known for producing reliable, precise watches accessible to a wide audience without compromising quality. During the 1950s, Tissot mechanical watches accompanied professionals, engineers and everyday gentlemen alike—serving as dependable instruments rather than luxury statements.

This Small Seconds model perfectly captures that philosophy. The compact 35 mm case reflects period-correct proportions, while the subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock adds both balance and functionality to the dial. Over time, the silver dial has developed a warm, even patina, giving the watch a unique character that cannot be replicated—each mark telling part of its journey through decades.

The chromed case shows honest wear, visible in the photos, reinforcing its authenticity as a true vintage piece rather than a restored example. Inside, the Swiss mechanical Tissot movement continues the brand’s tradition of robust engineering and straightforward servicing, ensuring longevity when properly maintained.

Today, this watch stands as a pure expression of 1950s Swiss watchmaking—ideal for collectors who appreciate originality, historical integrity and the quiet elegance of a well-aged timepiece.

Express Delivery Via UPS Express
Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 33

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