What is it exactly? It's the replica Sarcar watch Astrolon Idea 2001.Unknown to even some of the most knowledgeable collectors on the planet, the Tissot Idea 2001 was one of the most revolutionary timepieces of the 20th century.It was the culmination of two decades worth of research by Tissot (seriously, research began in 1952 and this was released in 1971).The entire watch was made of plastic, hand-wound mechanical movement included.Everything about it broke the boundaries of of the existing watch world, and at the crux of the quartz era, this watch was a revolutionary mechanical alternative.
Many consider this the grandfather to the "Swatch," which did indeed help save the Swiss watch industry.The watch was designed to run forever.The plastic movement was self lubricating, and you couldn't even open the replica watch gift caseback to service it.The Idea 2001 was designed to be thrown away if it should ever break.This fact, coupled with its immense commercial failure when new makes this Tissot one of the holy grails in vintage watch collecting.You simply can not find one, especially one in great, original, working condition.
Stephen Hallock happens to have one, and he's giving it to you.Well, really just one of you.To enter to win a vintage Tissot Idea 2001 courtesy of MB&F, follow the instructions below:Watch the Special Birthday Message Video BelowFollow MB&F on replica Technomarine watch Facebook & TwitterFollow Hodinkee on Facebook & TwitterLeave a Comment Below with a Working Email AddressWait until Friday, June 18th for a Winner to Be SelectedSo this is it, our final giveaway of our second annual giveaway week.
