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Tissot T-Touch Trekking
Check out this new Tissot T-Touch Trekking model. It has the usual T-Touch functions like thermometer, compass, stop watch, barometer and altimeter. It also features a glare proof scratch resistant T-Touch crystal. The choice of titanium for the case and band was probably best as it makes it lighter and stronger steel and therefore very…
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Tissot Racing Model
Tissot will be introducing this new racing watch at Baselworld next week. The smallest chronograph disc is equipped with a three-armed indicator that looks like a steering wheel. It has a chronograph and tachometer function. The case is made of brushed and polished stainless steel. Water-resistant to 100 meters. It comes with 3 dial options…
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Introducing the Tissot Visodate 1957 Automatic
Launched in 1953 to celebrate Tissot’s 100th anniversary, the Visodate drew on a rich history of innovation. At the time, the integration of a date display into an automatic movement was a feat of virtuosity, which Tissot has brilliantly recaptured in this very beautiful contemporary version. While today’s model benefits from cutting-edge technology and materials,…
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Tissot signs NBA star Tony Parker as ambassador
Tissot, Swatch Group’s volume entry-level Swiss watch brand, has just informed me that they signed Tony Parker as their new global brand ambassador. Tony Parker, is an all-pro point guard for the San Antonio Spurs. He is also married to Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria. Please click “Read More” below for the official press release…
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Basel 2011: Tissot T-Touch Racing
This is the new Tissot Racing-Touch which will be unveiled next week at Baselworld 2011. Like all “T-Touch” watches, the Racing-Touch allows the wearer to control multiple functions via the tactile scratch-resistant sapphire crystal touchscreen. Just press the “T” button at 3 o’clock to activate the touch mode and then press the crystal above the…
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The Tissot Heritage Visodate
Introduced this year at Baselworld — and inspired by 1950s Tissot Visodates — the new Visodate Heritage is an excellent modern reinterpretation of a classic. Particularly, the larger case and dial, and old school “Tissot” signed dial, make for a very attractive timepiece that is consistent with today’s styles. (Vintage Visodate timepieces display the date…
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Pre-Baselworld: Tissot Heritage Navigator 160th Anniversary
Next month at Baselworld, Tissot will launch a vintage inspired worldtimer to celebrate their 160th anniversary. The Tissot Heritage Navigator is based on a model originally created in 1953. It can indicate 24 different time zones at a glance. Just set the watch to the capital city of your choice, and the corresponding time zone…
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Pre-Baselworld 2009: T-Touch Expert Pilot by Tissot
Inspired by aviators’ watches, the T-Touch Expert Pilot opens the way to new heights. The dial seems to have come right out of a cockpit, while the bezel resembles a navigation compass. Simple pressure on the crown and scratch-resistant glass will immediately access its eleven functions. Sportsmen and women will particularly appreciate the altimeter, the…
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Pre-Baselworld 2009: Tissot Sea Touch
The Tissot Sea-Touch by uses patented technology to ensure that this watch for divers maintains its high performance at all levels – above and below sea level. Right down to a depth of 200 meters, wearers literally have the sophisticated functionality of this high-tech diving watch at their fingertips. As well as being able to…
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The Tissot Couturier Michael Owen Limited Edition
Tissot just released this preview of a new special edition of the Tissot Couturier GMT Michael Owen. Its design integrates black, white and red, the home and away colours of Michael Owen’s soccer team (the Manchester United Football Club) and will be made in a quantity of 4,999 pieces worldwide. It also features Michael Owens…
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Hands-On with the Tissot Veloci-T Automatic Chronograph
Originally introduced in 2009 with a quartz movement, the Tissot Veloci-T Chronograph is also available in an automatic mechanical version. The Veloci-T comes in a stainless steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter by 14.89 mm in height. The case is brushed, with polished accents on the crown, pushers and lug edges. The pushers are…
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Baselworld 2012: Tissot Heritage PR 516
At Baselworld next month Tissot will unveil the Heritage PR 516, a timepiece inspired by a popular Tissot watch from the 1960s. The case is 40 mm in diameter and is available in stainless steel case or yellow gold PVD coated steel. Sapphire crystal and transparent case back. Self-winding mechanical movement. Functions include hours, minutes,…