Since their first watch was made in 1853, Tissot watches have been synonymous with quality and style. Featuring high quality Swiss movements housed in beautifully designed cases, it is no wonder that Tissot has been around for over 150 years. While the company has long made its home in the mountain town of La Locle in Switzerland, it has grown exponentially over the years and can now be found in many cities all around the world. Since 1983, they have been a member of the Swatch Group, which is the largest watch distributor and producer in the world. For a while they seemed to be losing their edge and looking a bit dated, especially in comparison with watches such as Tag Heuer, but their newer collections are every bit as cool as anything else on the market.
Tissot Watch Models
Tissot makes watches for women and men in a number of models and styles. They are known for their subtle coloring and bold design. Sleek, streamlined shapes put an emphasis on the line of the watch. While most Tissot watches are made of cool stainless steel, they are often accented by tasteful splashes of warm color. While many Tissot watch models have classic link bracelets, others feature leather bands that add texture as well as color to the watch’s overall appearance. Over the years, the company has made innovation their policy and has been the first to introduce a number of materials previously unheard of in timepiece design. They were responsible for the first watches made of plastic, stone, wood and even mother of pearl.
Touch Collection
The Sea-Touch Diving watch
The Touch Collection is a line designed primarily for men, although there are several styles for women and women are encouraged to wear all styles available. In fact, actress Angelina Jolie has been seen wearing T-Touch watches in two of her movies. Aside from their characteristically bold Tissot design, Touch watches have garnered much attention in recent years due to their innovative, tactile technology. This technology allows wearers to control the watch by touching the special sapphire crystal. Features that can be controlled include a thermometer, a compass, a barometer and an altimeter.
T-Sport Collection
While perhaps not as famous as the T-Touch line, the T-Sport collection is one of the most popular lines Tissot has to offer. The men’s Race model features brighter color options than many of Tissot’s lines and all models in this collection feature bold, round faces. They have numerous features that are geared to the active wearer, such as water resistance, T-Touch technology and durability. While the women’s line tends toward more subtle colors, the bold design and high quality is as apparent as it is in all Tissot watches.
