Tissot Seastar Navigator Chronograph

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Manual-winding

40 MM

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SKU	AS11842
Article Number	40993001
case size	40 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1970s
dial color	Silver
material	Stainless Steel
style	Chronograph
category	Vintage
bracelet	Metal
Includes	Stainless steel bracelet with a Tissot signed deployant clasp, sized to a 7" wrist.
overall condition	good condition overall. case shows moderate wear. bracelet shows heavy stretch. dial and matching handset show even patination.

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Manual-winding

40 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS11842
Article Number	40993001
case size	40 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1970s
dial color	Silver
material	Stainless Steel
style	Chronograph
category	Vintage
bracelet	Metal
Includes	Stainless steel bracelet with a Tissot signed deployant clasp, sized to a 7" wrist.
overall condition	good condition overall. case shows moderate wear. bracelet shows heavy stretch. dial and matching handset show even patination.

Why We Love it

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The 1970s were not a timid decade — and neither is this Tissot.

This Seastar Navigator Chronograph captures that era’s confidence in full color. Housed in a 40mm stainless steel cushion case, it has the kind of wrist presence that feels entirely modern today — broad, sporty, and purposeful without veering into excess. Finding a true 40mm chronograph from the early ’70s in this kind of condition? Easier said than done.

The silver dial is where things get interesting. Twin registers anchor the layout — running seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 — while a square date aperture at 6 keeps the symmetry satisfyingly intact. But it’s the accents that make this piece sing: vivid orange and red chronograph hands paired with a light blue demarcation for the first five minutes of the 30-minute counter. It’s playful, legible, and unmistakably period-correct.

Inside beats the manually wound Valjoux 7734 — a workhorse chronograph caliber known for reliability and ease of service. The pushers engage with confidence; the reset snaps back crisply. Exactly what you want.

Complete with its original steel bracelet, signed clasp, acrylic crystal, and an honest tool-watch feel, this is vintage Tissot at its most compelling.

Color, character, and a price that still makes sense — the kind of chronograph that reminds you why our ’70s watches are always in demand.

Brand Story

Established in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son, Charles-Émile Tissot, Tissot quickly contributed several notable innovations to the watch industry, including the first dual-time pocket watch in 1853 and the first commercially available anti-magnetic watch in 1929-1930.

In 1930, the firm merged with Omega SA to form the SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère). This would prove significant in the 1980s, when SSIH merged with ASUAG, a holding company, and eventually became SMH (Société Suisse de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie). In 1998, SMH would become the Swatch Group, with Tissot poised as one of the conglomerate’s mid-range offerings.

Today, Tissot watches are distributed in over 160 countries, with brand ambassadors including many basketball players, cricketers, actors, and others. They have previously sponsored Formula One teams and served as the official timekeeper for downhill skiing competitions, while their horological and design innovations, including the Rock Watch of the 1980s and the brand’s T-Touch technology, have since made them a household name.

A:S Guarantee

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.