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Tissot · Heritage

Astrolon / IDEA 2001

Ref. IDEA 2001

discontinuedPlastic-movement experimentPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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The movement is the watch. Its parts are moulded polymer, it runs unlubricated, and it was never intended to be serviced — which means the ordinary authentication instinct of judging a movement by its finishing is entirely inapplicable here. A plastic movement with visible moulding seams and a single jewel is CORRECT — the caliber 2250 runs 52 parts against a conventional movement's ~91, with exactly one jewel (the escapement impulse pin, in synthetic ruby) and metal confined to the balance assembly, mainspring, barrel and winding.

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At a glance

Brand
Tissot
Collection
Heritage
Reference
IDEA 2001
Production
1971–1978
Caliber
Astrolon (Tissot 2250 family)
Case material
Steel and plated executions

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