Dating all the way back to 1853, Tissot watches were established as a Swiss watch company. The masterminds behind this magnificent company were Charles-Felicien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile who set the foundation in the city of Le Locle. Because of these to innovators, the company has grown to the heights that it is at today.



What has made this company stand out from others is the dedication and thoroughness each person connected to Tissot has put in. Dating all the way back to the beginning, the company has possessed technicians and engineers that have marked their way into the history of Tissot.

There is an extremely strong technical group within the company that has contributed to the making of innovative and brilliant watches for over 150 years. This company went on to be the first producer of the antimagnetic watch and also holds the record of being the first to product plastic watch, the Rock Watch, the Wood Watch, and of course T-Touch.

These are just a few of the major breakthroughs that the company has seen throughout its existence. Many of these timepieces have led the way for many other companies to follow. But Tissot has done far more than just create first of its kind watches. It has also made its presence heard in the world of sports.

Some of the major events that Tissot watches have been used for include the Davis Cup in 1957 and Downhill Skiing in Switzerland in 1938. Aside from these major events, it has also been issued as the authorized timekeeper for road biking, circuit racing, cycling, and ice hockey.

Most recently the company has been identified with its breakthrough with T-Touch. This unique range of watches has opened up a whole new world of watch making with innovative technology that can be used for an array of activities. Just some of the features these new watches comprise of include thermometers, barometers, compasses, and altimeters.

Each of the four watches within the T-Touch series is directed at a specific kind of buyer. The reason for this is because each watch has specific features that are ideal for a certain kind of activity. For example, the T-Touch has features perfect for any outdoorsmen while the Navigator 3000 is perfect for those who are constantly traveling.

From its beginning in 1853 to present Tissot watches have continuously generated fresh and enticing timepieces for customers. It is one of the few high class watches that buyers can purchase for a mid-range price. Regardless of what you are looking for in a watch, you are guaranteed to find it within a Tissot watch.

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