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2023 Tissot SeaStar 2000 46mm T120607A, like new. $850.00 CAD. 501-00407

Tissot is to Omega, as Tudor is to Rolex. Tissot may be lower in price, but don’t let that fool you, they are immensely capable performers lacking almost nothing when it comes to high end features. I can’t think of another brand (even Tudor) with a power reserve of 80 hours at this price point. This watch is still available on the Tissot website with a retail price of $1,495.00. For under $1,500.00 you get a watch with a water resistance rating of 600 meters (2000 feet), display case back showcasing the 23 jewel automatic winding calibre C07111, a helium escape valve, protected threaded crown, one-way timer bezel with ceramic insert, domed lab-grown sapphire crystal, gradient brown/black wave texture dial, solid stainless steel 46mm case, a handy 31 day calendar, and some of the largest/luminous hands and markers found on any watch. This is a watch built with heavy duty sporting use in mind but can still has some dressy qualities. Gold tone bezel insert numbers with gold framed hands and hour markers add a subtle luxury touch. That amazing 80 hour power reserve is quite an accomplishment for a single mainspring high volume mechanism that is used other more general purpose Tissot models. The watchmakers at Tissot took the accomplished, reliable calibre ETA 2824-2 and modified it by more than doubling the originals 38 hour power reserve. A reengineered mainspring barrel and a silicon escapement reduces the need for lubrication. This allows the movement to release power more slowly, running at a lower speed of 21,600 beats per hour while still maintaining high accuracy is quite an achievement. This movement was introduced in 2011 and in our experience has proven to be a capable performer just like the calibre 2824 it is based on. Our watch is in like new condition and has hardly been worn. It was purchased at D.C. Taylor Jewellers in Collingwood Ontario and comes with the original sales receipt from the summer of 2023 as well as all the original packaging, instruction booklet, all packaging, and warranty card. The factory supplied 2-year warranty has lapsed but we are happy to provide the next owner with a 1-year warranty covering the same aspects of the watch as the Tissot guarantee. If you’re looking to add to your collection with a striking diver’s watch or are just getting into the Swiss watch hobby, a modern Tissot like this is a great way to get your feet wet. Estate priced at $850.00 CAD. Stock #501-00407.

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