History of Tissot

It was in the Neuchatel area of the Jura Mountains, in Le Locle, Switzerland, that Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile created the watch making company TISSOT in 1853.

Driven by a remarkable innovative spirit and a pronounced taste for skilled craftsmanship, the two founders brought with them a strong company culture. Throughout its history, TISSOT has created products that never fail to attract attention, both in watch making circles and among the general public.

Whether in the technology of its movements, in the research for special materials or in the very functions of the watch itself, its engineers and watchmakers developed models that were pioneers of their kind.

A member of the Swatch Group since 1985, the colours of TISSOT are today present in over 140 countries, via carefully selected retailers. By their competence and determination, they inject dynamism into the brand amid other great names of international watch making.

About Tissot Tissot embodies over 150 years of innovation and Swiss watch-making tradition.World leader in the traditional Swiss watch segment, its mission is to offer to a wide public a range of high quality timepieces at an affordable price.

As official timekeeper for the world championships in cycling, motorcycling, fencing and ice hockey, Tissot underlines the sporting values of quest for performance, precision and pushing oneself to the limit.

Based in Le Locle in Switzerland and present in more than 150 countries around the world, Tissot has been, since 1985, member of the Swatch Group, the biggest watch producer and distributor in the world.

Swiss Quality For more than 150 years Tissot has offered products manufactured to the highest quality standards which have helped to make the watchmaking reputation of Switzerland in general and of Tissot in particular.

Tissot use the best movements (ETA manufacture), the highest quality materials (316L steel, 18K gold, titanium) and scratchproof glasses (sapphire crystal – at least 2200 Vickers). They are water-resistant at least 30m and up to 300m, and offer a spare parts and repair service from 10 years for all our watches, up to 20 years for gold watches.

A quality worthy of the greatest watchmaking signatures and one which could be envied by many of our direct competitors: Quality that makes a difference!

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