Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 40

Tissot Synthetic SA. Switzerland, "Idea 2000". Produced in the 1970's.Interesting center-seconds, water-resistant, skeleton, octagonal, brown plastic gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 300 - 400

USD 180 - 240

Sold: CHF 437

C. mono-block, plastic, case back with stripes, signature on top and bottom bezel, gilt winding-crown, screwed plastic bars. D. transparent with a champagne ring dial with painted radial Roman numerals, at the center, visible movement. "Bâton" tritium-coated white and black hands. M. transparent and white plastic components entirely inlaid in the case, monometallic balance, shock-absorber.Signed on the case. Dim. 38 x 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This was the first watch made entirely in plastic and could be considerated as the precursor of the Swatch.