Tissot Synthetic SA

Tissot Synthetic SA. Switzerland, "Idea 2000". Produced in the 1970's.Interesting center-seconds, water-resistant, skeleton, octagonal, brown plastic gentleman's wristwatch. mono-block, plastic, case back with stripes, signature on top and bottom bezel, gilt winding-crown, screwed plastic bars. transparent with a champagne ring dial with painted radial Roman numerals, at the center, visible movement. "Bâton" tritium-coated white and black hands. transparent and white plastic components entirely inlaid in the case, monometallic balance, shock-absorber.Signed on the case. Dim. 38 x 45 mm. Notes This was the first watch made entirely in plastic and could be considerated as the precursor of the Swatch.