{"product_id":"1950s-tissot-jumbo-calatrava-tropical-dial","title":"1950s Tissot Jumbo Calatrava Tropical Dial","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eTissot in the 1950s produced a wide range of manually wound dress watches, typically in modest case sizes that reflected the norms of the period. Most examples from this era fall closer to 32–34mm, making larger cases particularly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eThis watch stands out immediately for its 38mm case, which is well above average for the time and gives it a very different presence compared to most mid century dress pieces. Watches of this size from the 1950s are scarce across nearly all brands, and especially so from Tissot, making this an outlier within their catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThe dial has aged from its original gold tone into a warm copper tropical finish. The applied and painted Arabic numerals, combined with the small seconds register, create a layout that feels both functional and expressive. The metallic paint used for the markers gives the dial a slightly reflective quality that shifts depending on light, adding depth to the already interesting aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eThe size is what defines this watch. At 38mm, it wears much more like a modern piece while still keeping all the charm of a 1950s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eThe tropical dial really carries it. The copper tone paired with those painted numerals gives it a lot of personality without feeling overdone. It is the kind of watch that feels easy to wear but still has enough detail to keep your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatrava\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow gold-plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold dial aged to copper tropical tone with Arabic numerals and small seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual wind Tissot movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generic pin buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow gold-plated case shows visible wear with light surface scratches and no signs of plating wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dial has aged evenly into a coppery tropical tone with visible patina throughout, giving it a textured appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands show light aging consistent with the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic crystal shows light surface wear and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e New leather strap in excellent condition with a generic buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47196688056503,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF5239-2.jpg?v=1774405861","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1950s-tissot-jumbo-calatrava-tropical-dial","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}