Tissot 2481
Gorgeous classic Tissot SeaStar Automatic from the early 70’s fitted with an automatic Tissot 2481 movement (which is actually a clone of the Omega 1481). The stainless steel case has been restored, looks really great but still has some minor flaws. The original crystal has been polished. The dial has some lovely patina, with some spots. I have just bought a Tissot Seastar 1970 with a 2481 movement. After opening the back, it seems it is in fairly good condition. No rust or dust. It is ticking well and what I really like in this movement is that the date can be set by pushing in the crown. Discover all Tissot® novelties with watches for men and women on the Official Tissot Website. Choose your watch - find a store – keep in touch. As a Lee-Enfield rifle fan and owner (Im American BTW so yes, I own firearms) one of the most fascinating things I find is to trace its history through all of the various proof marks. In service, out of service, into armory for refit, and so on. I enjoy a rifle that has traveled as much as the re.
This Tissot Seastar dates back to the 70’s, it arrived none running condition and the hands wouldn’t turn via the crown, a problem with the stem or keyless works perhaps?…
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The movement in this watch is one of Tissot’s automatic calibres, a 21 jewel cal. 2481, which has interesting origins. Following financial difficulties sparked by the First World War, Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 to become part of the SSIH group. Though they remained separate brands, they had a close alliance for over 50 years sharing some calibres and casing parts along the way, the calibre in this watch being one of them. Some Omega models from the same period were fitted with exactly the same calibre, but it was branded Omega cal. 1481.
The problem with the stationary hands on this watch wasn’t an issue with the stem or keyless works. Once disassembled the problem was easy to spot, the minute wheel had a couple of teeth missing. The fact that this was one of the Omega/Tissot shared calibres was to my advantage as it doubled my chances of finding a replacement part and surprisingly, it was easier to find an Omega replacement than a Tissot one…
Tissot 2481 Stem
After finding the minute wheel I needed and finishing the service, the movement was up and running again. The case was still in great condition so a polish for the crystal finished the job.
Although the case is quite small by today’s standards (35mm wide), the all dial design makes it feel bigger than it really is, I think it’s a great looking watch…
Tissot 2481 Lift Angle
Rich.