Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 7, 2015 My Dads best mate was over from Canada a few weeks ago and we got talking about watches. He showed me his Tissot that he's had for at least 30 years and was explaining it was a 24 hour watch. Although it looks like its showing 4.28 it is actually showing 20.28. Never seen anything like this before, and thought I'd share it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midasmook 14 Posted April 7, 2015 Very interesting Andy, I couldn't use that I literally wouldn't know what time of day it was. Really interesting though and first time I've ever saw this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyforwatches 0 Posted April 7, 2015 First time I see a tissot like thate. But I've already looked at a 24 hour watch in the past... the glycine Airman is the coolest one, but out of budget for me in the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted April 7, 2015 My Russian version at 13:55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDBLOKE74 6,892 Posted April 7, 2015 cool I I have seen repro German and Russian "submariner" watches - 'spose if you are under water for weeks then you don't know if it is day or night. Here is a gen - very interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted April 7, 2015 Cool! I've been looking at a similar but newer one, don't know if I should buy one or not: The brand is called Slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyforwatches 0 Posted April 7, 2015 That's my dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 7, 2015 Very interesting Andy, I couldn't use that I literally wouldn't know what time of day it was. Really interesting though and first time I've ever saw this. I was a bit like that when I would glance over and see it on his wrist, but after a week of seeing it, it began to get easier John. My Russian version at 13:55 Nice mate. Are these a kinda Naval type watch? He was in the Navy and was saying all his colleagues were mainly buying/wearing Rolex but he liked to be a bit different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted April 7, 2015 I believe it to be gen Russian military, but not sure which branch. I had to take that pic with the flash on, since in regular light the dial printing is so feint you can not see it! Unfortunately, that makes it unreadable.. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted April 7, 2015 While the concept is interesting when You have one of these You can never use another watch.... The Hamilton dial starting at 24 hrs is a nicer solution and the Hamilton anyway looks great with the tachymeter scale and cardinal points on the bezelring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 7, 2015 Cool! I've been looking at a similar but newer one, don't know if I should buy one or not: The brand is called Slow. Has it only got one hand or are they overlapping? If it's only got the one, that would really confuse the shit out of me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted April 7, 2015 Why is the 0/24 at the bottom instead of the top? Very peculiar and I would say unique placement (it is the only one thus far with this configuration among the watches posted). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted April 7, 2015 Cool! I've been looking at a similar but newer one, don't know if I should buy one or not: The brand is called Slow. Has it only got one hand or are they overlapping? If it's only got the one, that would really confuse the shit out of me As far as I understand it only has one hand and shows the minutes as an ish...so the pic would be 16:30somethingish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 7, 2015 Why is the 0/24 at the bottom instead of the top? Very peculiar and I would say unique placement (it is the only one thus far with this configuration among the watches posted). Well spotted! Guessing maybe to keep the 12 in its customary position. The Slow posted above too seems to have the same placement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irishcain 0 Posted April 7, 2015 My dad had one from his military days, but I haven't seen it in years. He retired as a DI from the USMC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 7, 2015 As far as I understand it only has one hand and shows the minutes as an ish...so the pic would be 16:30somethingish Yup, would definitely confuse the shit out of me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 7, 2015 My dad had one from his military days, but I haven't seen it in years. He retired as a DI from the USMC. Was it a Tissot too the same as I posted mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seand83 0 Posted April 7, 2015 Cool! I've been looking at a similar but newer one, don't know if I should buy one or not: The brand is called Slow. Has it only got one hand or are they overlapping? If it's only got the one, that would really confuse the shit out of me As far as I understand it only has one hand and shows the minutes as an ish...so the pic would be 16:30somethingish I have been thinking about getting one of these for sometime now. I keep seeing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted April 7, 2015 It took me years to learn how to tell the time on my mickey mouse watch - this would confuse the bejesus out of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbryantgb 0 Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Ebay usually has a few for sale, mostly Russian ones, the Tissot is interesting since it has the Numerals at 180degrees to the usual 24hr watch. With 12 being at the top (top of the day) and the 24 at the bottom. A very nice watch, I would love to own one The Slow watch is marked in 15min increments so you only need one hand. Edited April 7, 2015 by sbryantgb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted April 7, 2015 Theres quite a few 'one hands' out there in 12 hour config the markers are in 5 min increments usually so reading the time is pretty much OK Ive been eyeing this one on the bay which has an addition of a simple chrono: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181704845167 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted April 7, 2015 Botta Uno anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irishcain 0 Posted April 7, 2015 My dad had one from his military days, but I haven't seen it in years. He retired as a DI from the USMC. Was it a Tissot too the same as I posted mate? To tell the truth, I don't really remember. The only reason I remembered it (beyond this thread) was because I wore it to school for a day and couldn't figure out how the time worked, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grb 1 Posted April 7, 2015 Could try a jumping hours instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
