Tissot 17J automatic (self-winding) grade 285R-21 wrist watch #3347945, case #2843985, rose-gold flashed nickel movement with steel winding wheels, bold red ruby jewels and a brushed finish, champagne-toned metal dial with fancy art-deco style raised Arabic numbers and chevron-style markers, gold ball minute markers and a brushed finish has a slight patina and a number of small specks of discoloration, fancy gold steel skeletonized wedge-style hands and a gold sweep second hand, impressive yellow gold filled (YGF) & stainless steel (SS) round water-resistant case with a sloped bezel supporting a thick domed glass crystal, a stepped frame supporting the fancy faceted tapered extended lugs and a Tissot-marked crown, case is showing normal even wear overall with some small light scratches on the back and some light indenting on the interior of the lugs, possibly from where a metal band pressed in over time, measures approx. 34mm in diameter x 39mm lug to lug x 12mm thick (crystal included), new red-brown lightly padded heavily textured leather strap band. An impressive, high quality vintage Tissot watch from the 1950s in excellent overall condition!
- Year Made: 1950s
- Company:
Tissot
- Jewels: 1117J
- Setting/Movement Type:
self-wind (automatic)
- Model/Grade: 285R-21
- Serial #: 3347945
- Movement Finish: rose gold-flashed
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: champagne
- Dial Details:
art-deco style markers
- Hand Style:
skeletonized - standard, sweep second hand, wedge
- Case Style:
round
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Case Material:
Gold Filled - Yellow, Stainless Steel
- Case Details:
extra-thick glass crystal, water resistant (WR)
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Case Width, without crown:
34mm (1.34 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
39mm (1.54 inches)
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Case Thickness:
12mm (0.47 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
18mm
(11/16")
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Band Size:
8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: glass
- Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Unisex
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of November 23rd, 2024, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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