Tissot 1974 PR-518 Automatic Men's Wristwatch
Offered is a wonderful, large, vintage 1974 Tissot PR-518 men’s wristwatch. The hardened all-stainless case of this piece measures 41mm without the (signed) crown, and at 10mm thickness, this piece not only radiates tasteful vintage style, but also has a commanding wrist presence. Paired with a superb original Tissot-signed stainless bracelet, this piece is the quintessential 1970s timepiece.
The PR-518 was launched in the mid-1970s as an addition to the ‘Particularly Resistant’ (PR) range as a piece which could be worn not only for extreme sporting occasions (indeed, it was advertized on TV by accompanying a kayaker off of a tropical waterfall), but also day-to-day use. As such, was imbued with all of the rugged features / materials to be expected from a sport watch, but also a refined styling, and design flare unusual for such a watch of this period.
This piece is in good overall condition for its age, with typical abrasions and dings to the case, light scratches to the crystal, and some extremely minor tropicalization to the dial. It is here worth saying that this must be seen as constituting a light, honest patina on this all-original piece, and that it does not detract from the overall appearance - as such, we have elected to leave this watch as it came to us. The automatic Tissot 2481 (Omega 1481) movement works perfectly, as does its date function. A wonderful piece of both design and watchmaking.
Offered is a wonderful, large, vintage 1974 Tissot PR-518 men’s wristwatch. The hardened all-stainless case of this piece measures 41mm without the (signed) crown, and at 10mm thickness, this piece not only radiates tasteful vintage style, but also has a commanding wrist presence. Paired with a superb original Tissot-signed stainless bracelet, this piece is the quintessential 1970s timepiece.
The PR-518 was launched in the mid-1970s as an addition to the ‘Particularly Resistant’ (PR) range as a piece which could be worn not only for extreme sporting occasions (indeed, it was advertized on TV by accompanying a kayaker off of a tropical waterfall), but also day-to-day use. As such, was imbued with all of the rugged features / materials to be expected from a sport watch, but also a refined styling, and design flare unusual for such a watch of this period.
This piece is in good overall condition for its age, with typical abrasions and dings to the case, light scratches to the crystal, and some extremely minor tropicalization to the dial. It is here worth saying that this must be seen as constituting a light, honest patina on this all-original piece, and that it does not detract from the overall appearance - as such, we have elected to leave this watch as it came to us. The automatic Tissot 2481 (Omega 1481) movement works perfectly, as does its date function. A wonderful piece of both design and watchmaking.
Offered is a wonderful, large, vintage 1974 Tissot PR-518 men’s wristwatch. The hardened all-stainless case of this piece measures 41mm without the (signed) crown, and at 10mm thickness, this piece not only radiates tasteful vintage style, but also has a commanding wrist presence. Paired with a superb original Tissot-signed stainless bracelet, this piece is the quintessential 1970s timepiece.
The PR-518 was launched in the mid-1970s as an addition to the ‘Particularly Resistant’ (PR) range as a piece which could be worn not only for extreme sporting occasions (indeed, it was advertized on TV by accompanying a kayaker off of a tropical waterfall), but also day-to-day use. As such, was imbued with all of the rugged features / materials to be expected from a sport watch, but also a refined styling, and design flare unusual for such a watch of this period.
This piece is in good overall condition for its age, with typical abrasions and dings to the case, light scratches to the crystal, and some extremely minor tropicalization to the dial. It is here worth saying that this must be seen as constituting a light, honest patina on this all-original piece, and that it does not detract from the overall appearance - as such, we have elected to leave this watch as it came to us. The automatic Tissot 2481 (Omega 1481) movement works perfectly, as does its date function. A wonderful piece of both design and watchmaking.