Vintage Tissot Wristwatch 41620 PR 516 Manually Wound Cal 781-1 serviced
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description: SPECIFICATION Reference: Tissot 41620/42620-1X Movement: Manual 781-1 Age: circa 1970 Case Size: 35mm Case Thickness: 11mm Lug to Lug: 42mm Lugs: 18mm Condition: Used Tissot watch Box & Papers: No Case Material: Stainless Steel Warranty: 12-Months Warranty POINTS TO MENTION In great pre owned condition with light signs of wear Case has some light scratches and marks Fully serviced manually wound movement Signed Tissot crown Silver sunburst dial Paired with an unworn blue leather strap THE PR 516 The Tissot PR 516 is a standout piece of 1960s–70s design, created as a sporty, “particularly robust” watch with strong links to motorsport. Introduced around 1965, it became known for its drilled rally-style bracelets inspired by racing-car steering wheels, clean sporty cases, and reliable Swiss movements in both date and chronograph variants. The model earned extra character through period advertising and even a brief appearance on Roger Moore’s wrist in Live and Let Die. Today, vintage PR 516s remain attractively undervalued, offering genuine Swiss heritage, distinctive styling, and strong build quality without the premium attached to their more famous counterparts. The Tissot calibre 781 is a hand-wound movement introduced in 1959, built as part of Tissot’s modular 7xx family. It runs at 18,000 vph, uses 17 jewels, and offers a power reserve of roughly 40 hours approx. Found in many 1960s PR 516, Seastar and Seastar Seven models, it’s a simple, robust, and serviceable movement that represents classic mid-century Tissot engineering. Because it’s straightforward to maintain and parts are still reasonably available, it remains a reliable choice in vintage pieces and a solid talking point when highlighting the value and heritage behind these watches. A BIT OF TRIVIA The Swiss luxury watch company Tissot from Le Locle, Switzerland, was established in 1853 by Charles Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile. Under Charles-Emile’s direction, they manufactured pocket watches wi…
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