Here is a wonderful, all original Tissot Chronograph from 1962. The silver dial is in very fine condition, with a black Tissot logo and faceted steel strip hour markers with lume dots at the outer ends, double markers at 12 o’clock. A tachymeter scale in black and a telemeter scale in blue are indicated along the dial edge. The dial has three sunken subdials; the 3 o’clock subdial shows the chronograph minute counter, the 6 o’clock subdial shows the chronograph hour counter and the 9 o’clock subdial shows the running seconds. There are a few minor spots around the dial and slight discoloration around some of the hour markers. There is slight discoloration around some of the hour markers and a few marks along the edges of the subdials. The baton hands are in fine condition, with the original lume intact. The central seconds hand shows the chronograph seconds count.

The stainless steel bezel is in very fine condition, with only very light overall wear. The stainless steel case with the original crown and chronograph pushers is in fine condition, with long heavy lugs. It shows some overall wear, most prominent a few marks on the left case side. The stainless steel case back is in good condition with a number of scratches and marks. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.

The watch comes on an after market leather strap of good quality with the original Tissot buckle in fine condition.

Inside the watch, Lemania’s legendary 1281 movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-10 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in February 2025 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

Tissot was part of the SSIH merger back in the 1930’s, creating a strong partnership with Omega and Lemania. This watch is a wonderful example of the watches produced by that partnership. It is a fabulous watch to wear and admire on your wrist and a great conversation starter.

Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.

NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.

Basic info

Brand    Tissot
Model    Chronograph
Reference number 808A
Code    VWS-2895
Movement    Manual Winding
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material    Leather
Year    1962
Condition    Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery    No original box, no original papers
Gender    Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay

Caliber

Movement    Manual Winding
Movement/Caliber   Lemania 1281
Power reserve    36 h
Number of jewels    17
Frequency  21600 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    33 mm
Lug to lug 41 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Steel
Crystal    Plexiglass
Dial    Silver
Dial numerals    No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material    Leather
Bracelet color    Brown
Lug width    17 mm 
Clasp    Buckle
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Chronograph, Tachymeter, Telemeter

Others

Central seconds, Only Original Parts