Tissot Navigator 2160 Vintage Watch Guide
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Tissot Navigator 2160 Vintage Watch Guide

By hmmmcamu · Nov 4, 2023 · 6 replies
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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.

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)




























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clemens m
Nov 5, 2023

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

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hmmmcamu
Nov 5, 2023

From the era of ... TISSOT - OMEGA - LEMANIA group

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