Tissot Antimagnetique Appraisal

Vintage Tissot Antimagnetique Military-Style Wristwatch

This is a vintage mid-century manual-wind wristwatch by Swiss manufacturer Tissot, specifically an 'Antimagnetique' model likely dating from the 1940s to early 1950s. The watch features a classic military-inspired aesthetic with a matte black dial and contrasting Arabic numerals. The dial includes a sub-seconds register at the 6 o'clock position and is signed with the cursive Tissot logo. The hour and minute hands appear to be cathedral or syringe-style, originally filled with luminous material that has aged to a dark patina. The case is constructed from stainless steel with a rounded bezel and prominent down-turned lugs. Notable condition issues include significant oxidation and green corrosion (verdigris) on the spring bars, surface scratches on the domed acrylic crystal, and honest wear on the steel case consistent with age. The luminous material on the numerals and hands shows signs of degradation and darkening. The crown is a standard knurled winding crown. Overall, the piece exhibits high-quality Swiss craftsmanship and the rugged durability characteristic of utility watches from the WWII era. It lacks a strap, revealing the degraded metal hardware at the lugs.