Tissot

Heritage

Founded in Switzerland in 1853. Historic Icon: >100 years, continuous legacy, major horological impact

Tissot offers Swiss watches at entry-level luxury prices, known for value and innovation such as Powermatic movements and PRX with integrated bracelet.

Tissot is owned by Swatch Group

Pricing & value

Retail Price range in EURO from 300 to 2000

Value for money when purchased at Retail Price: Outstanding: punches above weight

Value retention: Moderate: typical depreciation

On Chrono24: 1179 listings in May'26 of pre-owned automatic or manual winding wristwatches from EUR 160

Design philosophy

Classical / Traditional: conservative, timeless

Predominant watch style: Casual

Other available watch style(s): Dress; Diver; Race / Motorsport; Field / Military

Watch movements

Architecture: Industrial

Movements predominantly: Purchased from third party and in-house enhanced

Quality level: Average: reliable, standard industrial quality

Movement in Seastar 1000 43mm : Powermatic 80

Movement in PR516 41mm : Valjoux A05.231

Movement in Le Locle 39mm : Powermatic 80

Movement in PRX Powermatic 80 40mm : Powermatic 80

Production

Watches are produced in Switzerland

Estimated quantity of watches annually produced or sold: 2,500,000-3,500,000

Quality of materials and finishing: Good - solid mid-tier.

Rating (1 to 10)

4 Brand reputation

Brand credibility among watch enthusiasts: 4 - Solid / Enthusiast-Approved

4 Quality of materials, finishing, dial

4 Quality of watch movement (reliability, accuracy, complications, finishing)

5 Aesthetical looks

4 Icon / trendsetting / innovative

4.6 Total score (including impact of value for money & value retention)

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