If you enjoy collecting vintage watches, you know how rewarding it is to find a rare timepiece in great condition. However, with counterfeits becoming more sophisticated, making sure a vintage watch is authentic is more important than ever. Whether you’re a collector, investor, or enthusiast, knowing how to authenticate a vintage watch can save you…Read more
Category: Tissot
Identifying a vintage Tissot watch
Tissot is a much under-estimated brand, which is a shame considering it has successfully bridged the gap between luxury and affordability in the Swiss watch industry. At Set Back in Time we have a lot of respect for the brand, and we have owned a few Tissot watches over the years. They have served us well….Read more
Tissot, vintage models
Tissot watches often receive less praise than they deserve in the vintage watch world. It saddens us to see a brand receive so little recognition when it has successfully bridged the gap between luxury and affordability in the Swiss watch industry. Tissot has a long record of quality watchmaking that includes elegant dress watches and…Read more
Tissot Visodate Camping wristwatch, 1957
We have said this before, we are fans of the Tissot brand. What Tissot has done well over the last 170 years is bridge the gap between luxury and affordability in the Swiss watch industry. This is what we like about the Tissot brand. They produce honest, good-quality watches at an affordable price. They appeal…Read more
Tissot PR 516 wristwatch, 1972
I must admit that I am a big fan of the Tissot brand. My first “real” (not quartz) Swiss watch was a Tissot Visodate, which I purchased new in 2018. For this reason, I have always been interested in any Tissot that crosses my path, and this vintage Tissot PR 516 wristwatch caught my attention….Read more
Collecting Swiss vintage watches: 10 mid-range brands worth exploring
Collecting vintage Swiss watches is a passion that brings history, style, and personal satisfaction. Many collectors begin in the low to mid-range price bracket, roughly between £250 and £2,000. In this guide, we explore ten desirable Swiss watch brands that offer a strong heritage, reliable movements, and potential for appreciation. We share our insights and…Read more
Tissot bumper automatic wristwatch, 1952
In this post, we take a look at a 1950’s Tissot bumper automatic. I have long held an interest in the Tissot brand. It has a long history and still survives today. I have written before about my first Swiss mechanical watch, which was a Tissot Visodate. It is not yet vintage, but that particular…Read more
Tissot Seastar automatic wristwatch, 1972
I will be the first to admit that I have a soft spot for the Tissot brand. Although my first Swiss watch was a Tag Heuer 1500 Series Professional, it was (sadly) quartz. My first “real” Swiss watch was a Tissot Visodate, which I purchased new in 2018 (it still has a few years before…Read more
The Swiss made brand: a timeless legacy
The name “Swiss made” is one of the most iconic and revered brands in the world. The term “Swiss Made” is synonymous with high-quality luxury watches. The Swiss have jealously protected this venerated brand name for over a century. However, despite a long history of watchmaking the Swiss were not always known for their high-end…Read more
What are tropical dial watches?
A tropical dial watch is a vintage watch that has undergone a colour change on its dial. This colour change is typically caused by exposure to sunlight, humidity, and other environmental factors. These are conditions that are typically found in the tropics, hence the name. Tropical dial watches are considered highly valued by some vintage watch…Read more