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Rare TISSOT Sideral S with Fiberglass Case & Rotating Bezel
This watch was SOLD on October 22, 2016 (Destination: Charlotte Hall, MD, U.S.A.).
Year: 1970 - 1979 Accessories: none Crystal: acrylic Dial Width: 30 mm Dial Height: 30 mm |
Movement: 21 jewels automatic Case: fiberglass Case Width: 40 mm without crown Case Height: 44 mm Case Number: NA Movement Number: 784-2 Band: leather Band Width: 18 mm Band Length: 6.5 in (measures up to 8.25 in with case) |
This is an Swiss-Made authentic TISSOT Sideral Fiberglass Automatic Watch with Date.
- Original TISSOT Watch with NEW band & clasp!
- FEATURES: Fiberglass Case, Rotating Bezel, Accented Dial, Decorated Back, Date
- STAINLESS STEEL bezel base, clasp, crown
- FIBERGLASS case, bezel
- LEATHER band (black)
- Notes on CASE: slight discoloration- turned a light shade of yellow due to age
- Notes on CRYSTAL: hairline cracks seen when watch is tilted against light
- Notes on HOUR MARKERS: painted luminous hour markers have dimmed / lost brightness
- Notes on BEZEL BASE: scattered tool marks & discoloration spots
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
The retro-mod TISSOT Sideral S features a rotating bezel, an accented dial & innovative full-closure fiberglass case.
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts. A sound, attractive presentation overall.
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Working perfectly, needs no repair or service.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
gray Fiberglass Case
- Notes on CASE: slight discoloration- turned a light shade of yellow due to age
stainless steel bezel base; rotating Fiberglass Bezel with painted white linear/numeric details
- Notes on BEZEL BASE: scattered tool marks & discoloration spots
matte black dial or face with orange, red & green grid/trim accents
The crystal has acquired hairline cracks with age but underneathe, the dial is in excellent, preserved condition!
white-coated steel hour & minute hands. orange-coated steel second hand.
luminous bar hour markers with corresponding painted white seconds
- Notes on HOUR MARKERS: painted luminous hour markers have dimmed / lost brightness
date display window at 3 o'clock
painted white "SIDERAL S" at 3 o'clock
painted white "AUTOMATIC" at 6 o'clock
painted white TISSOT name/symbol logos & "SWISS" at 9 o'clock
original TISSOT stainless steel crown
original TISSOT acrylic crystal
new black leather band with orange & white accented stitching
new stainless steel clasp
FIBERGLASS case back marked with the following:
Swiss-made TISSOT 21 jewels automatic movement - tested by our experienced technician
Movement is not shown with photos but guaranteed authentic! One has to pop the crystal, separate the crown, remove the hands & unhinge the dial to access the movement, which is a delicate process that can only be entrusted to our technician
