Watch enthusiasts often contend that Swiss watch brands excel in delivering superior timepieces with exceptional engineering. These brands demonstrated resilience throughout various challenges, including the quartz crisis and the advent of digital technologies.
Among Swiss watch brands, Tissot stands out for its consistent provision of premium watches at comparatively affordable prices. Moreover, boasting a rich history spanning centuries, Tissot has dedicated itself to refining its watchmaking practices.
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The Entry Level Watches
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
In 2021, Tissot joined the expanding collection of sport-luxury watches on integrated steel bracelets with the reintroduction of the PRX, originally launched in 1978.
Similar to its predecessor from the disco era, the initial modern PRX model featured a quartz movement. However, an automatic version housing Tissot's esteemed Powermatic 80 calibre soon followed. Further, the 2022 edition of this timepiece has a green dial encased in a sleek stainless steel barrel shape. It measures 40 mm in diameter and a slender 11 mm in thickness. Moreover, the case integrates with a supple steel bracelet.
The dial of the PRX exhibits a unique waffle-pattern motif with a sunray finish, adding a touch of distinction. The timeless elegance and design of the sapphire case back allow the Powermatic calibre to be displayed. This Tissot PRX remains at the lower end of the price spectrum in Canada.
Price: $925+
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Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 GMT
The Powermatic 80 GMT stands out as one of the most enticing options available in the Tissot collection of watches for men to buy in 2023.
Encased in a 42mm steel case (including a gold-plated variant), the timepiece features a slim, polished bezel that frames a generously proportioned dial. The outer edge of the dial is adorned with a 24-hour numbered scale. The dial itself has a ring of applied hour indexes and Roman numerals, beautifully complemented by a hobnail pattern.
Additionally, the hour and minute hands in a sleek sword style are accompanied by a sweep seconds hand and an arrow-pointed GMT hand. The GMT hand operates on the outermost 24-hour ring, displaying the second time zone.
Tissot's Powermatic 80 calibre is powering this timepiece, which draws inspiration from the esteemed ETA C07.111 movement. It has been further enhanced to offer an extended power reserve and an antimagnetic escapement.
Price: $1,275.00
T-Race Swissmatic Blue Dial
Among Tissot’s luxury watches for men and women is the T-Race line!
Introduced in 2021, Tissot expanded its T-Race collection beyond just quartz-powered chronograph watches. How? With their non-chrono version equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement.
The T-Race comes with a 45mm steel or rose-gold PVD case. Its design showcases a straightforward three-hand display with a date window located at 3 o'clock. Besides, it also possesses a magnifying lens over the date window.
True to the T-Race series, the case and lugs evoke the sleek frames of motorcycles. The Swissmatic movement, based on ETA, is housed within the case and is known for its reliable performance.
Price: $895
Le Locle Powermatic 80
The Tissot Le Locle is a distinguished dress watch named after the Swiss town where Tissot was founded. That place still remains a hub for expensive watch brands!
Crafted with precision, the Le Locle features a round case with a polished finish. The dial, just below 40 mm, has applied Roman hour numerals, elegantly swept over by leaf-shaped hands. Plus, a pyramid-textured finish appears at the dial's centre, adding a layer of visual interest. Powering this timepiece is Tissot's self-winding Powermatic 80 movement.
Price: $850+
Tissot Luxury Watches With Higher Prices
Chemin des Tourelles Automatic Chronograph
The name is derived from the street in the Swiss village of Le Locle, where Tissot established its factory. The Chemin des Tourelles series of dress watches express the brand's heritage.
The Automatic Chronograph model combines sporty with the classical, resulting in an item that delivers the best of both worlds. The dial maintains a Clous de Paris textured pattern adorning the periphery. And its gilded Roman numeral hour markers might just be the best thing.
Within the outer ring of the dial, three stacked subdials sit at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock, offering additional chronograph functionality. Like some of Tissot’s other watches, a transparent case back reveals a blackened and decorated rotor. This movement provides the watch with a commendable 45-hour power reserve.
Price: $1,400+
Heritage 1948
A vintage Tissot watch from 1948, which now sits in the brand's museum and is originally for "engineers, technicians, doctors, and sportsmen!"
The Heritage 1948 timepiece pays homage to its predecessor while proudly offering modern elements. The timepiece gives you a 39.5mm stainless steel case, skillfully combining alternating satin and polished finishes. Nevertheless, it still preserves many design elements from the historical piece, including:
- The chronograph pushers
- Vintage minute track
- Leaf-shaped hands
- Stud hour markers.
Price: $2,000+
Heritage 1973 Chronograph
Introduced in 2019, the Heritage 1973 is a chronograph watch that pays tribute to Tissot’s love for motorsport. Taking after the Tissot Navigator, a watch worn by Swiss Formula One driver Loris Kessel in the 1970s, this was created in collaboration with Kessel's son and his racing team.
The Heritage 1973 has an expanded, cushion-shaped 43mm steel case, giving off a vintage charm while being contemporary. Further, the dial, in a classic black-and-white "panda" style, is framed by a black tachymeter scale on its periphery.
Emphasizing its motorsport connection, the Heritage 1973 features a black calfskin strap with racing-style perforations, accurately replicating the original design.
Price: $2,200+
Telemeter 1938
In the autumn of 2022, Tissot unveiled the Telemeter 1938, a timepiece that is exactly like the retro charm of its namesake year. Moreover, this new version is basically a remake of the original model from 1938.
The Telemeter 1938 features a captivating two-register chronograph dial, with subdials framed by railroad track scales. The dial's distinctive concentric orientation shows spiraling scales that serve two essential purposes:
- Firstly, a telemeter scale allows the wearer to measure their distance from a visible or audible event, such as a lightning strike, when used in conjunction with the built-in stopwatch.
- Secondly, a tachymeter scale enables the measurement of speeds over a set distance, adding a practical aspect to the watch's functionality.
Emulating the style of the 1938 original, the Telemeter 1938 incorporates sword-shaped hands. It also has period-appropriate Arabic numerals.
Additionally, the new automatic movement, the ETA Valjoux A05.231, powers it while you wear it. With a substantial power reserve of 68 hours, the Telemeter 1938 promises long-lasting performance.
Besides, the movement is equipped with an antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring, enhancing its accuracy and resilience against magnetic interference.
Price: $2,700+
Bottom Line
Tissot watches cover almost every price bracket in Canada. You just have to research and find the one you think represents you.
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