1. With sporty styling and a characterful dial, the Tissot Seastar reference 40508 made its debut in 1968. This watch is powered by a movement by Lemania, supplier of chronograph calibres to a variety of Swiss makers. This example sold for £550 at Tennants on March 23.
The branded mechanical wristwatch – technology seemingly made ‘obsolete’ by the onset of the digital age – continues its renaissance.