Tissot Navigator 2160 Vintage Watch Guide

hmmmcamu · 2023-11-04T14:11:30Z

Explore the 1973 Tissot Automatic Navigator 2160, featuring the Lemania caliber 1343. A deep dive into this vintage chronograph's history and specifications.

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In this insightful post, hmmmcamu delves into the fascinating world of the 1973 Tissot Automatic Navigator 2160. This article illuminates the historical context and technical specifications of a significant vintage chronograph, highlighting its Lemania caliber 1343 movement and its place within the Omega-Tissot-Lemania group. hmmmcamu's detailed breakdown offers invaluable information for collectors and enthusiasts interested in Tissot's chronograph offerings from the late 1960s and 1970s.

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1973 TISSOT AUTOMATIC NAVIGATOR 2160 case ref# 45500 @ 41MM

Lemania caliber 1343

Single Compax Chronographe movement 60 min, cam switched, center-minute and -second, sub second, quickset calendar, 22 jewels

from the era of: OMEGA-TISSOT-LEMANIA group

During the late 60's and 70's Tissot had a range of chronograph models. Some branded Seastar, some branded Navigator or even both. Featuring a variety of calibres, some hand wound (Lemania 873, Valjoux 7733/34) and some automatic (Lemania 1341/43, 5012).

TISSOT NAVIGATOR hand wound MODELS:

40520 - Seastar Navigator | Tissot 2060 movement (Valjoux 7733)

40521 - Navigator | Tissot 872 movement (Lemania 1277)

40522 - Seastar Navigator Date | Tissot 2070 movement (Valjoux 7734)

40530 - Navigator Sonorous | Tissot 2120 movement (AS 1931)

40532 - Navigator | Tissot 2070 movement (Valjoux 7734)

TISSOT NAVIGATOR automatic MODELS:

45500 - Automatic Navigator | Tissot 2160 movement (Lemania 1343)

45501 - Automatic Navigator | Tissot 2170 movement (Lemania 1341)

45502 - Navigator Automatic "Lobster' | Tissot 2170 movement (Lemania 1341)

45503 - Navigator Automatic 'Yachting' | Tissot 2170 movement (Lemania 1341)

45505 - Navigator Automatic Day-Date | Tissot 2920 movement (Lemania 5012)

45509 - Navigator Automatic Day-Date | Tissot 2920 movement (Lemania 5012)

Key Points from the Discussion

The Tissot Automatic Navigator 2160 is a product of the significant Tissot-Omega-Lemania group era, which saw shared innovation and movement development across these brands.
Many vintage Tissot chronographs, including those outside the Navigator line, are highly appreciated by collectors for their robust movements and distinctive designs, often found in remarkably preserved condition.
The Lemania caliber 1343 is a single compax chronograph movement featuring a 60-minute counter, cam switching, central minute and second hands, a sub-second display, quickset calendar, and 22 jewels.

The Discussion

amanico

Nov 4, 2023

Wow, thank you once again for this very interesting post. Here is another one ( non chrono ) which is on the top of my list...

hora12reborn

Nov 4, 2023

Impressive Tissot chronographs. Great post.

clemens m

Nov 5, 2023

Wow, outstanding watches!

Gotta love these old Tissot Chronographs, they all seem to be in very nice condition. My non-Navigator says hello:

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