Be a Part of the Glorious History of Tissot

Tissot has been a brand name in the Swiss timekeeping world because of its innovative timepieces. With an array of sporty and elegant watch collections, it has spread its reputation all over the world. Nowadays, it is said that nothing can represent the sporty gesture of time better than Tissot. But, it has attached with a long history; a history of evolution and creativity.

In 1853, the company had made its presence as Chs Tissot & Fills in Le Locle. Since then, the company has been adopting the changing pattern of time to evolve itself. With a handful of independent workers, the company began its journey. At that time, artisans designed various watch parts at their home that were further assembled. The business was mainly confined in producing pocket watches and luxury pendants.

The company had taken a big turn in 1930 when it was merged with Omega and created a Swiss Association – SSIH. In history, the company had been a part of various path-breaking innovations. The content gives you a glimpse of the glorious history of the timepieces:

Tissot and its Innovations:

The innovative journey of the brand had started in 1930 with the introduction of non-magnetic wrist watch named Tissot Antimagnetique. The experiment continued and in 1951, it has astonished watch-lovers with Navigator collection – the first self-winding wristwatch with 24-hour time-zone needed no manipulation. 

The robustness of Tissot is well-known. These days, it has introduced watches that maintain a high value in robust and thrilling features. But this attribute was first taken into consideration with the PR 516 series in 1965. It has taken another leap of success in 1971 by manufacturing the Astrolon collection – the plastic mechanical watch.

Innovating something new is always the core of the brand. In 1985, it has given a natural touch to the process of watch making by introducing the Rockwatch – the watch case made of natural stone. In 1986, the brand designed the Two timer watch that raised a million eyebrows with its analogue and digital display.

In 1989, Tissot has crafted another watch collection that started a craze in the watch-making. The woodwatch series, as the name says, is made of a wood case. In 1999, T-Touch collection brought the brand’s creative mechanic to the fore.

The victorious journey of the brand continues to till date. In 2014, T-Touch Solar has been brought in the market. The collection is known for having tactile watches charged by solar energy.

Tissot crafted watches that symbolise the Swiss quality and reliability. Over the years, the brand has showcased interest not only in the newest technology of the timekeeping world but also in the excitements of sports. The brand is the official timekeeper of sport events such as NBA, FIBA and CBA. With the MotoGP watch, Tissot celebrates the racing spirit of motorsports.