Collection: Tissot Watches

About Tissot

Tissot combines more than 170 years of Swiss watchmaking with accessible pricing and a remarkably broad collection. The brand moves comfortably between automatic watches, precise quartz models, sports chronographs, dive watches, and refined dress pieces. Its best-known designs include the PRX, Seastar, Gentleman, Le Locle, and T-Race. Modern technologies such as Powermatic 80 movements, Nivachron hairsprings, solar quartz systems, and forged carbon add technical depth. This combination of heritage, variety, and value has made Tissot one of the most recognizable names in Swiss watchmaking.

Tissot History

Tissot was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1853 by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile. The business began in the lower floors of the family home and grew from an assembly workshop into an internationally recognized Swiss watch company. Tissot remains headquartered in Le Locle today.

During more than 170 years of production, Tissot has built its reputation around combining established Swiss watchmaking traditions with new technology. Its catalog has included pocket watches, mechanical wristwatches, quartz models, tactile watches, sports timers, and modern solar-powered pieces.

Many current collections also reference earlier Tissot designs. The Le Locle line, introduced in 2003 for the company's 150th anniversary, takes its name from the town where Tissot began. The PRX revives the integrated-bracelet aesthetic of the late 1970s, while the PR516 draws on Tissot's motorsport-inspired designs.

Today, Tissot belongs to the Swatch Group and continues to produce Swiss watches spanning approachable quartz pieces through COSC-certified mechanical watches, precious-metal models, and specialized sports editions.

Tissot Collections

Tissot has one of the broadest collections in Swiss watchmaking. Some families emphasize sport and water resistance, while others focus on traditional design, heritage, travel, or everyday versatility. Buyers can also choose between quartz, solar quartz, automatic, and manually wound mechanical movements.

Tissot PRX

The PRX is Tissot's integrated-bracelet sports-watch family and one of its most recognizable modern collections. It is offered in multiple sizes with quartz and Powermatic 80 automatic movements. Buyers can choose steel, titanium, forged carbon, chronograph, and special-edition versions. Its slim profile and 1970s-inspired case make it particularly versatile.

Tissot Seastar

Seastar is built around diving and water-focused performance. The range includes quartz and automatic watches, multiple case sizes, GMT options, and higher-specification Seastar 2000 models. Rotating bezels, strong water resistance, and clear luminous displays make these watches suitable for buyers who want a practical Swiss sports watch.

Tissot Gentleman

The Gentleman collection bridges sporty and formal styling. Clean dials, 38mm and 40mm cases, polished details, and automatic or quartz movements make it one of Tissot's easiest watches to wear daily. Powermatic 80 versions add a long power reserve while preserving a restrained appearance.

Tissot Le Locle

Named after Tissot's Swiss hometown, Le Locle emphasizes classical watchmaking. Roman numerals, textured dials, traditional proportions, and automatic movements give the line a formal character. The collection includes standard Powermatic models, anniversary editions, diamond-set versions, and COSC-certified watches with gold elements.

Tissot Chemin des Tourelles

Chemin des Tourelles takes its name from the street of Tissot's historic headquarters in Le Locle. The collection combines curved cases and traditional dial layouts with modern automatic movements. It suits buyers who want a dressier watch than the PRX or Seastar but with more contemporary proportions than many vintage-inspired pieces.

Tissot Ballade

Ballade offers refined styling with both quartz and automatic movements. Automatic versions include COSC-certified options, giving buyers additional assurance of mechanical precision. Sizes range from more compact models to versatile 39mm and 40mm watches, making Ballade suitable for both formal and everyday wear.

Tissot PR 100

The PR 100 is one of Tissot's most straightforward everyday collections. It combines clean cases with uncomplicated quartz timekeeping and comes in numerous sizes, dial colors, and bracelet or strap options. Cycling and Tour de France editions add sport-specific details without changing the accessible character of the line.

Tissot PRC 100 Solar

PRC 100 Solar brings photovoltaic technology into a familiar Swiss sports-watch format. Light powers the quartz movement, reducing the need for conventional battery replacement. Current models are available in men's and women's sizes with steel, PVD, bracelet, and strap configurations.

Tissot PR516

PR516 draws inspiration from Tissot's motorsport heritage. Its perforated design details, sport-oriented cases, and chronograph or automatic options give the collection a more mechanical, racing-influenced personality. Modern versions preserve retro cues while adding contemporary materials and movements.

Tissot T-Race

T-Race is Tissot's bold motorsport collection. Brake-disc-inspired bezels, prominent pushers, large cases, and motorcycle-influenced details give these watches a strong visual identity. Quartz chronographs provide accessible performance, while automatic MotoGP limited editions use more sophisticated mechanical chronograph movements.

Tissot Heritage

The Heritage collection revisits designs from Tissot's archives. Current watches such as the Heritage 1938 and Heritage 1973 combine vintage-inspired proportions and typography with modern Swiss movements. Some Heritage 1938 models add COSC certification, making the line appealing to collectors who value historical styling without sacrificing modern performance.

Tissot Classic Dream, Everytime, Bellissima, Désir and SRV

These collections cover Tissot's more traditional and design-focused side. Classic Dream and Everytime prioritize simple, versatile styling. Bellissima and Désir use compact cases aimed at elegant everyday wear, while the rectangular SRV offers a stronger Art Deco influence. Depending on the reference, buyers can choose quartz or automatic movements and occasional diamond-set dials.

How Much Do Tissot Watches Cost?

Tissot offers a particularly wide pricing range. Many quartz models begin around $300 to $500, while automatic watches commonly sit between roughly $700 and $1,200. More specialized chronographs, gold-accented pieces, COSC watches, and limited editions can rise beyond $2,000. ETP's current Tissot catalog reaches $2,450.

Because Tissot currently sells hundreds of variations, the table consolidates identical model families where differences are primarily dial color, strap, or bracelet.

Model	Starting Price	Unique Features
PRX Quartz	About $450	Integrated bracelet; slim 1970s-inspired case
PRX Powermatic 80	About $795-$850	Automatic movement; up to 80-hour reserve
PRX 35mm Automatic	About $795	Compact integrated-bracelet format
PRX Titanium 38mm	$975	Lightweight titanium case and bracelet
PRX Forged Carbon	$1,150	Forged-carbon construction; automatic movement
PRX Damian Lillard Special Edition	$950	Basketball collaboration; Powermatic movement
Seastar 1000 Quartz	About $495-$515	Dive styling; rotating bezel
Seastar 1000 Automatic	About $875	Automatic dive watch; strong water resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT	About $550	Second time-zone display
Seastar 2000 Automatic	About $1,050-$1,125	Higher-specification dive construction
Gentleman Quartz	About $450-$495	Clean everyday styling
Gentleman Powermatic 80	About $850-$1,025	Long-reserve automatic movement
Le Locle Powermatic 80	About $715	Classical dial; automatic movement
Le Locle 20th Anniversary	$875	Anniversary styling; heritage-inspired dial
Le Locle COSC Gold	$2,225	Chronometer certification; gold elements
Chemin des Tourelles Automatic	About $1,025	Dress-oriented case; Powermatic movement
Ballade Quartz	About $400	Refined everyday styling
Ballade Automatic COSC	$1,100	Chronometer-certified automatic movement
PR 100 Quartz	About $325	Accessible everyday Swiss quartz watch
PR 100 Tour de France	About $495-$515	Cycling-inspired special edition
PRC 100 Solar	About $515	Light-powered quartz movement
PR516 Quartz Chronograph	About $575	Motorsport-inspired chronograph
PR516 Automatic	About $825-$895	Retro racing design; automatic caliber
T-Race Quartz	About $625-$675	Motorcycle-inspired styling
T-Race MotoGP 2026 Quartz LE	$775	Limited MotoGP edition
T-Race MotoGP 2026 Automatic LE	$2,375	Valjoux automatic chronograph; 2,026 pieces
Heritage 1938	About $925	Vintage styling; COSC automatic movement
Classic Dream Quartz	About $325	Traditional three-hand design
Classic Dream Automatic	About $515-$550	Affordable Swiss automatic
Visodate Automatic	About $850-$950	Vintage-inspired day/date styling
Désir Quartz	About $450	Compact dress-watch proportions
Désir Automatic	About $895	Small automatic dress watch
SRV Quartz	About $450-$495	Rectangular Art Deco-inspired case
Bellissima	Varies by configuration	Feminine classical styling; quartz/automatic options
Flamingo	About $400	Slim jewelry-inspired design; diamond options
Pinarello Special Edition	$1,775	Forged carbon; COSC automatic movement
Supersport NBA	About $550	Basketball-themed quartz chronograph
Supersport Knicks 2026 Championship Edition	$595	NBA team special edition
Pocket/Pendant Watches	Varies	Traditional Tissot pocket-watch formats

Prices are current reference points and can change according to configuration, availability, and manufacturer updates.

Best Selling Tissot Watches

Tissot's official catalog sorts products by top sellers, although exact unit sales are not publicly disclosed. Four families stand out for their visibility, broad availability, and central role in the modern Tissot range.

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80

The PRX Powermatic 80 combines an integrated bracelet, slim tonneau-shaped case, and automatic movement with up to 80 hours of power reserve. It is available in multiple sizes and dial treatments, making it suitable for a wide range of wrists. Its mix of retro styling and modern mechanical performance has made the PRX one of Tissot's defining contemporary designs.

Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic

The Seastar 1000 Automatic is built for buyers who want a mechanical sports watch with meaningful water capability. It combines an automatic movement with a rotating dive bezel, luminous markings, and a strong case structure. Multiple sizes and dial colors make it easier to choose between a traditional dive-watch look and a more colorful everyday option.

Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80

Gentleman Powermatic 80 is one of Tissot's most versatile mechanical watches. Its straightforward case and dial work equally well with business clothing or casual wear. Many versions use the Powermatic 80 movement and Nivachron technology, combining long running autonomy with improved resistance to magnetic influences.

Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80

Le Locle is the more traditional choice. Its Roman numerals, guilloché-style textures, and dress-watch proportions reference Tissot's Swiss roots, while a modern automatic movement handles daily timekeeping. The collection's close connection to the town where Tissot was founded gives it additional historical relevance.

Tissot Movements

Automatic movements are central to Tissot's mechanical range. Many current watches use Powermatic movements offering up to approximately 80 hours of power reserve. Selected models incorporate Nivachron hairsprings for improved resistance to magnetic fields, while COSC-certified watches receive additional chronometer testing.

Manual-wind mechanical movements appear in smaller numbers, especially in specialized heritage and complication watches. They require the wearer to wind the crown periodically and appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy a more traditional relationship with the movement. ETP currently identifies four manual Tissot references.

Quartz movements remain a major part of the collection. They offer high accuracy, slim cases, accessible pricing, and minimal maintenance. Tissot also uses solar quartz technology in the PRC 100 Solar, where light is converted into energy for the movement. ETP currently lists 82 quartz models alongside 104 automatic models.

Tissot Watch Colors

Black, white, silver, and blue dominate the Tissot catalog because they work across sports, dress, and everyday watches. Blue is particularly common on PRX, Seastar, Gentleman, Le Locle, and Ballade references.

Green and gray have also become important choices, especially on integrated-bracelet and sports watches. Champagne, gold, brown, and cream tones appear on more traditional or two-tone models.

Tissot also uses brighter colors where the design allows it. PRX variants have appeared with ice blue and other contemporary dial treatments, while sports collaborations can introduce orange, red, yellow, or team-specific details. Women's collections add pink, mother-of-pearl, and diamond-accented options. This broad palette lets buyers choose between discreet Swiss styling and a much stronger visual statement.

Tissot Watch Materials

316L stainless steel is the primary material throughout Tissot's catalog. It appears in cases and bracelets ranging from dress watches to diving chronographs.

Titanium provides a lighter alternative on selected PRX references, while forged carbon appears in performance-focused watches such as the PRX Carbon and Pinarello special edition. Ceramic is used on certain Seastar bezels and components because of its scratch resistance.

Tissot also uses PVD coatings to create black, rose-gold, and yellow-gold finishes without requiring a full precious-metal case. Selected Le Locle watches incorporate genuine gold, while women's collections may use diamonds and mother-of-pearl. Sapphire crystal is common across much of the range, adding good scratch resistance for daily wear.

Tissot Watch Types

Tissot primarily produces wristwatches, but its catalog covers considerably more variety than a typical sports-watch brand. Three-hand watches provide simple everyday timekeeping, while chronographs add stopwatch functions for racing and sport.

Divers such as Seastar focus on water resistance and rotating bezels. GMT models track another time zone, while COSC watches emphasize certified mechanical accuracy. Solar watches provide quartz convenience with light-powered energy.

Dress watches include round and rectangular cases, diamond-set references, and compact women's models. Tissot also continues to offer traditional pocket watches and pendant-style watches, preserving a link with formats that played an important role in its early history.

Tissot Partnerships & Brand Ambassadors

Sport has become one of Tissot's strongest global platforms. The company has served as Official Timekeeper of the NBA since 2015 and is also associated with the WNBA. It produces basketball-inspired watches and special editions connected with teams and players.

Tissot is also an Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France and works with organizer A.S.O. across major cycling events. In motorsport, the company has a long relationship with MotoGP, resulting in recurring T-Race MotoGP limited editions.

Current ambassadors include NBA star Damian Lillard, cycling champion Primož Roglič, actor Huang Xiaoming, former NBA champion Tony Parker, and Swiss mountain biker Jolanda Neff. Tissot's ambassador roster also reflects its ties to international basketball, including players connected with its NBA partnerships.

These partnerships are more than advertising opportunities. They reinforce Tissot's long association with precise sports timing and regularly lead to special-edition watches.

Buying Tissot Watches

Tissot watches are available through the brand's boutiques, official website, and authorized retailers worldwide. Exquisite Timepieces offers a particularly broad Tissot selection, currently covering close to 200 models across PRX, Seastar, Gentleman, Le Locle, T-Race, Ballade, PR516, Heritage, and many other collections.

Buying from an authorized dealer such as Exquisite Timepieces provides confidence in authenticity and access to the applicable manufacturer's warranty, along with expert guidance before and after purchase.

Caring for Your Tissot Watch

A Tissot can provide many years of reliable service when maintained correctly. Keep the watch within its stated water-resistance limits, secure the crown before exposure to water, and avoid excessive impacts, strong magnetic fields, and extreme temperatures.

Mechanical watches require periodic servicing so oils, seals, and moving components can be inspected and replaced when necessary. Quartz watches eventually require battery or power-system attention, while solar models should receive sufficient regular light.

Exquisite Timepieces can assist with professional watch servicing and repairs. Its repair services can address movement issues, timekeeping, water resistance, crystals, cases, bracelets, and other components. Professional maintenance is particularly valuable for preserving both performance and long-term appearance.

Tissot FAQ

Where are Tissot watches made?

Tissot is a Swiss watchmaker headquartered in Le Locle, Switzerland. The company was founded there in 1853 and continues to produce Swiss Made watches from its historic home region.

Who is the founder of Tissot?

Tissot was founded in 1853 by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile Tissot in Le Locle, Switzerland.

Is Tissot a luxury watch brand?

Yes. Tissot is a Swiss luxury watch brand positioned at the more accessible end of the luxury market. It offers Swiss quartz, automatic, COSC-certified, precious-metal, and specialized sports watches at a wide range of prices.

Who makes Tissot watches?

Tissot watches are produced by Tissot SA in Switzerland. The company is part of the Swatch Group and remains headquartered in Le Locle, where the brand was founded.

Find Your New Tissot Watch with Exquisite Timepieces

Explore Tissot at Exquisite Timepieces to compare one of the industry's broadest Swiss watch collections in one place. The ETP online store carries PRX, Seastar, Gentleman, Le Locle, Ballade, T-Race, PR516, Heritage, PR 100, and many other Tissot models with quartz, automatic, and specialized movements.

Customers can also visit the Exquisite Timepieces boutique in Naples, Florida, for in-person assistance from experienced watch specialists. As an authorized Tissot retailer, ETP provides genuine watches with applicable manufacturer's warranty coverage. Customers also benefit from secure purchasing, trade-in options, financing, after-sales assistance, and complimentary U.S. shipping on qualifying orders.