Tissot PR516 GL - SS - Automatic - Serviced

Vintage Tissot watch with round blue dial and outer silver ring with silver baton marking each hour. At 6 o’clock is engraved “Automatic – PR 516 GL”. It is a Swiss T Made model. The window for the date is at 3 o’clock. 
The watch has white baton hands and orange for the second hand. It is a screwed stainless-steel case. The watch has an automatic movement. The watch comes with a stainless-steel bracelet and Tissot double clasp. The watch is serviced.

History

Tissot Cie was founded in Le Locle in 1853 by Charles Felicien and Charles Emile Tissot. Their objective was to supply the world in particular Russia and the United States with quality pieces. In 1904 came the “Tsar’s watch”. In 1920, Tissot started to manufacture their own movements. 1929 is a key moment as Omega and Tissot join their efforts and form the “SSIH” Societe Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogere. Tissot targeted the medium priced market with 42 models. Tissot is known for owning the 28.5N21 automatic caliber, however for its chronograph, Tissot used Lemania movements, its sister’s company.

Technical details

Tissot Automatic movement. Serviced.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 36mm


Length including lugs: 37mm