Overview
A classic Swiss-made mechanical timepiece featuring the 'Visodate' complication, which integrated a date window into the dial.
Preliminary identification
Vintage Tissot Visodate Ladies' Wristwatch, c.1960s
Photo reference
4 uploaded photos
Story
The year 1953 marked Tissot's centenary, and to celebrate, they launched the Visodate—a revolutionary line that made the date function a standard feature of the modern watch.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1853 by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son, Tissot is a cornerstone of the Swiss watchmaking industry based in Le Locle.
Condition & Value
The acrylic crystal shows several surface scratches and 'crazing' consistent with age, though these can often be polished out. There is some visible wear to the plating on the lugs and minor spotting on the dial near the 6 o'clock position. The lizard-grain strap appears to be a later replacement.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD