Limited Edition and Special, Heritage Sovereign Lira Italiana, Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Two Tone Dial, Made to Celebrate the Changeover from the Lira to the Euro
Model: Heritage Sovereign Lira Italiana Limited Edition
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 2002
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 2824-2
Case N°: N° 0407/2002
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
In 2002, the Euro currency was introduced to replace 12 national currencies, marking the complete establishment of the European Union. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, Tissot produced a limited line of Heritage Sovereign watches, each featuring coins of the 12 respective countries faithfully engraved on the case back. The lot offered here is a very fine example of the “Lira Edizione Commemorativa” (No. 0407/2002), produced exclusively for the Tissot boutique in Italy. Manufactured in solid and sporty stainless steel, the watch has been remarkably well-preserved, with the engravings on the back remaining crisp and deep. The most attractive part of the watch is undoubtedly its dial: it boasts a vintage-style layout with two-tone decoration, lacquered Roman numerals, feuille hands, an Arabic seconds track, and a date window at 3 o’clock. For those seeking a limited edition watch with a touch of vintage charm, this is the perfect opportunity.
