SOLD! 1970s Tissot Tissonic with Bulova tuning fork movement
Here's a lovely TISSOT TISSONIC ELECTRONIC with gorgeous blue `Black Gammon`textured watch dial, and this is not all: The movement inside the watch case is not less than the legendary Bulova Accutrons electronic tuning fork movement.
In 1950, long before the arrival of quartz watches, whose precision led to their supplanting mechanical pieces, Bulova, an American watch brand, worked on a technology that increased watches’ autonomy and precision; the two weak spots of mechanical watches at the time.
Concerning the functioning of the tuning fork, it gets its energy from a battery, it oscillates at 360 hertz and it is electronically stabilized by an electromagnetic field that makes a very particular sound produced by two coils. The slight humming is representative of Accutron pieces. The second hand also moves continuously, just like in mechanical watches.
The solid stainless steel original unpolished case measures 39mm excluding the crown by 42.5mm from top to bottom.
The stainless steel watchband is also to be mentioned here:
-Its an original Pilots watch band (without any brand name on it), with professional pilot claps that allows the wearer to carry the watch not only on the wrist but also on the sleeves of a jacket. Measures about 25cm (NOT including the watch!)
The crown is factory original signed Tissot.
Very nice high quality watch with a lots of history and quality behind of two brands.
Perfect gift to a loved one or for a watch collector.
Details:
Swiss Made.
Maker: Tissot.
Model: Tissonic. Electronic. Date.
Year: 1975 (Serial number: 18907589 dates back to 1975.)
Watch case: Stainless Steel.
Waterproof: Not Tested. No Guarantee.
Crown: Original. Signed Tissot.
Dimensions: 39mm diameter; 42.5 from top to bottom.
Movement: Bulova electronic tuning fork. Signed Bulova and Tissot movement.
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel Pilots .Neutral. Length: 25cm NOT including the watch.
Box/Papers: No.
Condition:
This Tissot Electronic is in good vintage condition and in working order. The The dial is crisp clear, the factory original glass shows scratches that can be polished away by your watchmaker.
(Please see pictures for details as they are the part of the description.) The last full service date is not know and as always, by all vintage watches is recommended. As with any watch this age I cannot guarantee ongoing operation without a professional cleaning and oiling.
Great Collectors watch!
EXTRA NOTE: Some key dates to the Accoutre movement:
In 1962, the Accutron became the first certified watch for American railroads staff.
With its precision, trains could be punctual and, most importantly, avoid collisions that were due to late arrivals or departures. Seventy-five other railroad companies across the world also adopted the Accutron technology. A year later, in 1963, astronaut Gordon Cooper was victim of an electric incident in his capsule during a mission around the Earth (Faith 7 project). He used the chronometer function of his Accutron Astronaut to time the restarting of the engines and was able to return to Earth. The watch, we could say, saved his life. In 1964, American president Lynden Johnson gave an Accutron as an official State gift to personalities from across the world. Accutron clocks equipped the presidential Air Force One plane as well as the American army’s aircrafts and ships.
Customs duties in your own country may apply. This item will be packed very well and will be shipped with tracking code.