Tissot
Tropical 1940s Tissot Antimagnetique Gold-Plaque (Ref. 6436-8) 'Cal. 27'
In 1853, Charles-Félicien Tissot founded Ch. Félicien Tissot & Fils in Le Locle, Switzerland, with his son Charles-Emile Tissot, a watchmaker. Tissot began as a comptoir d’établissage, which was a network of independent craftsmen who were highly specialized in producing a variety of watch parts, sold to be assembled by various watch companies and then retailed. Tissot’s initial specialty was a focus on luxurious pocket and pendant watches, predominantly destined for the United States market. In 1930, Tissot and Omega merged to form the first Swiss watchmaking association, the SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère). Today, Tissot is under the umbrella of the Swatch Group.
Tissot is one of the world’s most prominent official timekeepers for sports, and naturally offers a range of classic sports watches, including this fantastic entry-level collector’s piece for those looking to score a classic watch that won’t break the bank.
| Stock # | TSTANT64368 | |
| Brand | Tissot | |
| Style | Antimagnetique | |
| Model | 6436-8 | |
| Serial | 27XXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Gold-Plaque W/ Stainless Steel Back | |
| Dial | Tropical | |
| Millimeters | 33 | |
| Strap | 2pc Handmade Leather Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The modestly sized gold-plaque case features elongated fancy lugs, which help extend the overall wrist presence of the watch. The case is in excellent condition, showing minimal evidence of being previously polished with only light signs of use present. The unsigned crown is believed to be an early service replacement. The case back displays gentle wear. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc leather strap.
DIAL & HANDS
The original, classically designed dial has achieved an incredibly dramatic tropical patina spanning the entire dial. Primarily consisting of a deep orange color, the dial patina does show an ombre effect at the edges, where the color fades to a pink color. Apart from the color change, the dial exhibits minimal wear and a subtle speckling. The original gold hands, including the subsidiary seconds hand, are in excellent condition with minimal oxidation present.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is running, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.