Boxed 1971 TISSOT (Swiss) ‘Seastar’ Ref. 44585-1X Steel Gents Dress Watch – 21j Tissot Cal. 784-1

This ‘Seastar’ Ref. 44584-1X is a lovely and large steel gents dress date watch by Tissot (Swiss) that has been professionally serviced by Localtime. The satin solid stainless steel case (36.50mm or 38.50mm including the crown at 3h) has been gently cleaned, bears no visible marks and is a stunning looker on the wrist. It is carrying an automatic 21j Tissot Cal. 784-1 movement and is wearing one of my own black canvas sailcloth straps  with grey stitching, to match the grey dial (these lovely straps are also listed separately in the store). Condition-wise it is just exquisite, with really nothing to mention. It comes in its blue Tissot box which is also in excellent condition, without any dirt and the hinges working well. As with all the watches we handle in-house, the listed price includes a 3-month written warranty from the time of purchase. Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you might need.

Important Note: Sometimes I am asked what I exactly mean with ‘professionally inspected by Localtime’. Here is my theory on vintage watches: as a purveyor of vintage watches, my effort is to always do only what is needed to the watch. I do not buy ‘junk’ watches to resell. I am choosy with my purchases and always sell watches that are, to my knowledge, authentic and in good condition. I first inspect the watch, both visually (cosmetically) and then mechanically. If I judge that the watch is not yet in need of a full service then I do not put the watch through a service which, by the way, entails a lot of risks too. Instead, I give it what I call my ‘Spa’ treatment which will include a cleaning, changing of gaskets, oiling, lubricating and mechanical testing. If the plexi is heavily scratched or discoloured and it can not be cleaned, I change it. If the crown is wrong or worn, I also change it. Now, if the watch is in need of a full service, then my ‘professionally inspected’ description becomes ‘professionally serviced’. In both cases, I mention what has been changed (if anything) on the watch and I include a written warranty with my listed price.

Important Note On Straps/Bracelets: The straps I use on my watches (leather, canvas, suede, rubber) are always brand new, unless otherwise mentioned and, in most cases, I also sell them separately in my store, in different colours and sizes. In the case of metal bracelets, if the watch is NOS, the bracelet is also unused. If the watch is pre-owned with its original bracelet, then the bracelet is also pre-owned, unless otherwise mentioned. Either way, if in doubt, please ask.