Out of all the long-established Swiss watchmakers out there, Tissot is one of the most commercially underrated. Today, we’re going to shine a rarely shone spotlight with our picks for 15 of the best (in our opinion) Tissot
We’ll also answer common questions about the brand, so read on for more!
James Stewart famously wore a handsome Tissot in Hitchcock’s stylish thriller Rear Window (he starred alongside Princess Grace of Monaco, also a fan of the brand).
Just as Sean Connery’s glamour reflects that of Rolex’s, Stewart and Tissot are quietly esteemed in their fields. They produced widely recognized classics, yet never sought a high profile.
Basically, Tissot just wants to make good
Which begs the question…
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Is Tissot a Good Watch ?
Exceptional design and sound engineering make a good
On the design and engineering front, they employ many high-quality movements. Two examples include: The Powermatic 80, an automatic that stays accurate even after three days of not wearing it.
The other? The Swissmatic, an automatic that’s surprisingly affordable because it’s built using an innovative automated production chain.
Tissot often uses movements built by ETA. However, since they’re both part of the Swatch Group, they often work hand-in-hand to develop precise, state-of-the-art movements.
This definitely isn’t in-house, but not totally outsourced either.
Tissot Isn’t Just Good, It’s Important
The brand boasts several unique innovations.
Historically, one of the most important of these is the world’s first non-magnetic wristwatch. In the 1920s, electricity became commonplace in households. Unfortunately, electricity also magnetizes wristwatches, which affects their accuracy.
The Tissot Antimagnetique came out in 1929, long predating the antimagnetic
An important contemporary innovation is the world’s first tactile
Despite their focus on innovation, this brand always has one foot in history. They’ve been around since 1853, soon after Omega arrived and long before Rolex. Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son, Charles-Émile Tissot founded the company in the Swiss Jura mountains.
A lot of Swiss
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Is Tissot a High-end / Luxury Watch ?
Tissot is in a category that I call “affordable luxury.” Movado is another good example of this, though Movado leans more into fashion while Tissot leans into traditional horology.
To consider a
As you’ll see with our roundup, it checks the latter boxes as well.
Moreover,
Are These Watches Good Quality?
Tissot fashions high-quality
Even their $100 T-Classic quartz
All their
Many of their lines are COSC-certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. This means they’ve undergone 15 days of testing for accuracy and resilience in several challenging temperature and pressure conditions.
How Much Are Tissot Watches ?
The most affordable lines, their Small Prices Collection for example, are in the $100 range.
Their most expensive
The average price is in the $550-600 range.
What is the Best Tissot Watch ?
It depends what you’re looking for!
Tissot is one of the most wide-ranging luxury brands out there. The Excellence is an elegant evening
Tissot Watches for Men: Our Picks and Personal Faves
Each timepiece we’ve picked is available on Amazon. Take a look and decide which
Tissot Tradition Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
The Tradition is an affordable classic, and my favorite Tissot
The combination of the minimalist white dial with a silver-tone case and croco-embossed brown leather strap make this
The Tissot Tradition family gives ultra-modern watchmaking a hint of nostalgia with a vintage-style perfectly balanced with classical details and subtle finishes. These are complemented by design elements such as guilloche decoration on bracelet models and a gently curved case. A classic men's watch that will remain timeless piece on his wrist.
It actually looks a lot like James Stewart’s elusive Rear Window
The Tradition is indeed traditional. However, the sword hour markers (except for the 12 and 6 hours), the date display, and anti-reflective sapphire crystal bring this model into the 21st century.
TISSOT TRADITION features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 42mm |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Band Material | Embossed leather |
Tissot Quickster World Cup Yellow
From the traditional to the contemporary!
This Quickster is inspired by the world’s favorite sport. In fact, the face features three subdials displaying 60 second, 60 minute, and a match phase counter, which is used to time all the phases of a soccer match.
This Quickster is inspired by the world’s favorite sport. In fact, the face features three subdials displaying 60 second, 60 minute, and a match phase counter, which is used to time all the phases of a soccer match.
Whether or not you’re into soccer though, this is still a fun and eye-catching
Other features include luminescent hands and a stainless steel bezel with a green ion-plated top ring.
TISSOT QUICKSTER WORLD CUP features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 42mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Silicon strap |
Tissot Chrono XL, Black PVD
I definitely get
The Tissot Chrono XL is characterised by its big case that has a diameter of 45mm. The size of the dial makes time easily readable, with contemporary Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The chronograph function adds to its urban style.
The brown leather strap is of decent quality, but is elevated by the texture and side stitching. Meanwhile, the black PVD coating makes the stainless steel case nigh impossible to scratch— it also makes it really cool looking!
Touches like that aren’t typically found in field-style
TISSOT CHRONO XL, BLACK PVD features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 45mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Leather strap |
| Band Color | Black PVD |
Tissot T-Classic Everytime, Rose Gold
I know all of that rose gold won’t be everyone’s style (even the hands are rose gold!), but this is truly a unique piece.
Silver dial enhanced by rose gold-tone hands. Rose Gold PVD stainless steel case with a rose gold pvd stainless steel band. Quartz movement. 30 meters / 100 feet water resistance. Fixed bezel. Scratch Resistant Sapphire crystal. Solid caseback.
Yes, you get the beauty of gold at a fraction of the price. And yes, the band has the complexity of any high-end evening
But the band and case are actually made out of stainless steel. It’s rose gold ion plated. Meaning this gorgeous dress
TISSOT T-CLASSIC EVERYTIME ROSE GOLD features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 38mm |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Band Material | Stainless steel |
| Band Color | Rose Gold PVD |
Tissot PR 100 Chronograph
This
Blue dial enhanced by luminous silver-tone hands. Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel mesh band. Quartz movement. 100 meters / 330 feet water resistance. Fixed bezel. Scratch Resistant Sapphire crystal. Solid caseback. Fold Over Slip Through clasp.
The PR 100 perfectly balances dressy and sporty features. The busy chronograph, long rectangular indices, and T-second hand are bold and masculine, but the royal blue dial and the multi-link bracelet add a touch of class.
This is the kind of
TISSOT PR 100 CHRONOGRAPH features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 41mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Stainless steel |
Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar II
Our first T-Touch entry on the list is also one of the most affordable tactile
The tactile scratch-resistant sapphire crystal allows you to use a touchscreen to access the compass, altimeter, weather, alarm, and chronograph features. Being able to do this without complicated buttons and menus is a lot more ergonomic.
The tactile scratch-resistant sapphire crystal allows you to use a touchscreen to access the compass, altimeter, weather, alarm, and chronograph features. Being able to do this without complicated buttons and menus is a lot more ergonomic.
It’s also solar powered, and sleek yet rugged looking. It’s like if you combined an Apple
TISSOT T-TOUCH EXPERT SOLAR II features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 45mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Rubber strap |
| Dial Window Type | Tactile sapphire crystal |
Tissot Visodate Automatic
Our first automatic on the list is also one of Tissot’s most quintessential timepieces.
The Visodate is a bit like an automatic Tissot Tradition, with its croco-embossed leather band and vintage Rear Window-esque case.
The Tissot Heritage Visodate translates nostalgia into contemporary timepieces dedicated to detail. A gently curved dial mirrors the domed sapphire glass, both geared to showcasing a clearly visible day and date.
On top of it being an automatic, I also like it better because of the day-date feature.
Overall, this is a versatile everyday
TISSOT VISODATE AUTOMATIC features:
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Embossed leather |
Tissot PRC 200 Chronograph
The PRC 200 is a universal, masculine Chronograph.
The Tissot Men's PRC 200 Chronograph Watch features three large, easy-to-read chronograph subdials and a tachymeter for enhanced functionality. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the watch includes a stationary stainless steel bezel and a stainless steel link bracelet with a secure fold-over-clasp-with-push-button.
The face is about as busy as a chronograph can get with each dial barely touching the hour indices. The pops of yellow add personality though, a similar effect as the iconic orange hand on the Rolex Explorer II.
It also features a robust five-link bracelet with alternating brushed and polished links. Since it’s also suitable for recreational diving, the PRC 200 is the perfect example of a luxury sport
TISSOT PRC 200 CHRONOGRAPH features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Water Resistance | 200m |
| Band Material | Stainless steel |
Tissot T-Classic Automatic, Two-tone
This elegant T-Classic literally shines.
Silver dial enhanced by rose gold-tone leaf-style hands. Rose Gold PVD stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver and rose gold pvd) stainless steel band. Automatic movement. 30 meters / 100 feet water resistance. Fixed bezel. Scratch Resistant Sapphire crystal
It features a silver dial enhanced by rose gold leaf hands and very noble Roman numeral indices. The stainless steel case has a rose gold PVD coating, and the band is a complex multi-link stainless steel with alternating silver and rose gold links.
The front of the case is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and the caseback is transparent so you can see the automatic movement at work!
TISSOT T-CLASSIC AUTOMATIC features:
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case Size | 39.3mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Stainless steel |
| Caseback | Transparent |
Tissot Tradition Dress Watch
This Tradition Dress
The Tissot tradition small second combines the traditional and contemporary design of the Tissot tradition collection with vintage accents. The watch Is perfected With a beautiful and high-performing automatic movement. A touch of retro and some vintage details, All served up in a curved 1950s-style case, combine to create the Tissot tradition.
It also features a complex multi-link band, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a transparent caseback so you can see the automatic movement. It features a single silver-tone throughout, a white face, and simple indices for every hour marker except for the Roman 12 at the top.
TISSOT TRADITION DRESS WATCH features:
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Band Material | Stainless steel |
| Caseback | Transparent |
Tissot Seastar Powermatic 80
The Tissot Seastar is in the OG Club along with the Tradition and the Visodate, filling the role of classic dive. Compared to other automatic dives in the industry, the Seastar is one of the most reasonably priced.
The Tissot Seastar 1000 is the ultimate watersport watch, with its high water-resistance up to a pressure of 30 bar (300 m/1000 ft), screw-down crown and caseback as well as its unidirectional ceramic bezel.
It’s made of a durable 316L stainless steel and features a folding clasp with a safety and diver extension closure.
For a bit of a premium, you can also get it in blue, which I think looks more nautical.
TISSOT SEASTAR POWERMATIC 80 features:
| Movement | Automatic, 80-hour power reserve |
| Case Size | 43mm |
| Water Resistance | 300m |
| Band Material | Stainless Steel |
| Caseback | Transparent |
| Bezel Function | Unidirectional |
Tissot Le Locle Silver-tone
If the T-Classic Two-tone was too much, and the Tradition Dress was not enough, the Le Locle Silver-tone falls right in the middle.
Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver guilloche dial with steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. Automatic movement . Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
I really do think that Tissot is one of the best dress
Of course, it has the transparent caseback as well.
TISSOT LE LOCLE features:
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case Size | 39mm |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Band Material | Stainless steel |
| Caseback | Transparent |
Tissot T-Touch II Titanium
The second T-Touch on the list is a lot like our first, so why has it doubled in price?
For the ultimate in high-quality materials paired with high-technology performance, the Tissot Men's T Touch Expert Watch is designed for a man who wants a watch that can do more than just tell time. The case and bracelet are made from titanium, with a smooth satin finish--it's lightweight and hypoallergenic. The textured black displays everything you'd want in an advanced, modern watch, and more.
This guy is made out of titanium. Read all about what makes titanium special in our Effortless Guide to Watch Metals.
Titanium is three times stronger than steel and much lighter, so it really levels up this T-Touch. Style-wise it’s much sleeker and more futuristic.
TISSOT T-TOUCH II TITANIUM features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 44mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Titanium |
| Dial Window Type | Tactile sapphire crystal |
Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar
This
Just like the II Titanium, it features a titanium band and case. And just like all T-Touch
PVD coated titanium case with a PVD coated titanium bracelet. Fixed PVD coated titanium bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and index hour markers. Luminescent hands and markers. Digital sub-dial. Solar quartz movement.
Additions to this
The T-Touch II Titanium and the T-Touch Expert Solar are similar in price. If the extra features aren’t that important to you, you can at least choose based solely on which style
TISSOT T-TOUCH EXPERT SOLAR features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 45mm |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Band Material | Titanium |
| Dial Window Type | Tactile sapphire crystal |
Tissot Excellence Quartz
We’re wrapping this up with another traditional piece.
The case of this dress watch is made fully out of 18k rose gold. The grey to black anthracite gradient adds a subtle complexity to an otherwise elegant and simple face.
The case of this dress
This
TISSOT EXCELLENCE features:
| Movement | Quartz |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Band Material | Embossed leather |
| Case Type | 18k rose gold |
The Right Tissot Watch For You?
We hope you found this roundup helpful and fun!
Tissot truly makes some of the most creative and high-quality timepieces at reasonable prices.
They deserve more of the spotlight, and I know