Zimson, a leading Indian watch retailer, announced the exclusive showcasing of the Tissot Heritage 1973 Collector’s Edition Watch in India. This unique edition is limited to 1,973 pieces worldwide, and only a few of these watches (approx. 15 nos.) will now be available for the very first time in the country. The collection will be accessible exclusively through Zimson showrooms and their select boutiques, beginning September 17, 2019.
The Tissot Heritage 1973 Collector’s Edition was inspired from Formula 1 racing and was developed in association with the Kessel Classics motor-racing team. Dating back to 1973, the Tissot Navigator was a key timepiece in the partnerships tying Tissot to motor-racing, and a very strong bond was forged between the brand and the Swiss pilot, Loris Kessel, who competed in Formula 1 under the Tissot banner. Tissot is now bringing back this seventies style chronograph to celebrate the spirit of motor-racing as well as its recently re-kindled partnership with Kessel Classics, which owns Tissot Formula 1.
Sharjeel Khan, Director, Zimson, stated, “With the growth of a discerning HNI base in India, watch collectors are increasingly aspiring to own rare and historic timepieces with a rich brand legacy. Tissot is one of the oldest watch brands in the world, and given our 70 year old legacy in watch retailing, we felt it was befitting to bring in the Tissot Heritage 1973 Collector’s Edition to India. The collection brings together the best of retro design, precious materials, and cutting-edge technology, making it a coveted timepiece for every watch collector.”
Features
- Steel case, burnished and satin-finish details
- 43 mm wide, 14.8 mm thick
- Glass box type sapphire crystal, mineral glass case back
- Water-resistance up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m)
- Engraved crown
- Mushroom-shaped, notched pushers
- Mechanical self-winding movement
- Valjoux 7753 calibre
- Engraved oscillating weight
- Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph with 30-minute and 12-hour counters
- Setting of the date by corrector pusher at 10 o’clock with dedicated tool
- 28,800 vibrations per hour = 4Hz
- Power reserve of approximately 46 hours
- Silvered, sandblasted dial with black counters
- Black dial edge with tachymetric scale
- Hour and minute baton hands coated with green-emitting Super-LumiNova
- Orange second and chronograph hands
- Hour indicators in green emitting Super-LumiNova
- Black calfskin strap with black, racing-style overstitching
- Triple-blade folding steel clasp with safety pushers
- Limited edition of 1973 copies
- Price: INR 130,000
- Availability: The collection will be accessible exclusively through Zimson showrooms and their select boutiques, beginning September 17, 2019.
