Tissot Navigator Ref 45501 Automatic Chronograph Lemania 1341 Vintage c.1975
$ 1214.4
Description
Tissot Navigator Ref 45501 Automatic Chronograph Lemania 1341 Vintage c.1975. 45501, Black Dial Automatic Chronograph, c.1975. 45501 is incredible. Reference: 45501. The case is in exceptional condition for a 50-year-old watch. The cushion-case architecture reads sharp and there are no signs of significant polishing. Tissot Navigator Ref. 45501, Black Dial Automatic Chronograph, c.1975 Vintage Tissot chronographs from the mid-1970s don't get nearly enough attention, and examples in this kind of shape are genuinely hard to find. This Navigator ref. 45501 is incredible. The dial is excellent - black with white subdials and an orange chronograph seconds hand - classic reverse panda arrangement that the era did so well. The orange isn't overdone. It's a single pop of color that ties the whole watch together without screaming for attention. Tissot's typography and dial printing from this period has a restrained quality that makes the design very compelling. The lume on the indices and hands has faded evenly to a warm cream - no uneven aging, no missing plots, just honest patina across the board. The case is in exceptional condition for a 50-year-old watch. The cushion-case architecture reads sharp and there are no signs of significant polishing. The caseback is a screw-down. Inside is the Lemania 1341 - a legitimate automatic chronograph caliber that shows up across several respected brands from the same era. The chronograph is functioning properly. Service history is unknown, so if you're planning to wear this daily and want long-term guaranteed timekeeping, budget for a service. It's running well as-is. This is a vintage column-wheel chronograph, and the crown should only be used in the 1st or 2nd positions only - don't pull it to a 3rd position. Currently on an aftermarket brick-red strap that works remarkably well with the dial - the color relationship between the strap and the orange seconds hand is exactly right. Photographed on a 7" wrist for reference. Specs & Condition Brand: Tissot Model: Navigator Automatic Chronograph Reference: 45501 Serial: 18XXXXXX Year: Circa 1975 Case material: Stainless steel Case diameter: 38.2mm Lug-to-lug: 43.4mm Lug width: 20mm Thickness: 14.8mm Dial: Black with white subdials; orange chronograph seconds hand; tachymeter scale; even lume patina on indices and hands Hands: Lumed hour and minute hands; orange chronograph seconds - all faded evenly Crystal: good condition with very minor signs of wear Crown: Present, unsigned, correct Caseback: Screw-down; no engravings or personalization Movement: Automatic chronograph, Lemania 1341 Strap: Brick-red leather, 20mm (aftermarket) Condition: Excellent for age. Case sharp. Dial showing minor signs of age with beautiful even patina - see photos. Service history: Unknown. Running well, chronograph functioning. No long-term timekeeping guarantee. Included: Watch and strap only - no box or papers Shipping & Terms Ships within 1-2 business days of purchase Free shipping Presented by Stanley & Co. Timepieces Curated vintage watches. Clean, tested, honest.
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