Tissot - History, Heritage and Hallmark

When was the first wristwatch created and by whom for who?

Well according to documented records the first official wristwatch was created by Patek Phillippe for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary in 1868. Patek Phillippe was a Switzerland based Swiss watchmaker, though this is a highly debated topic among horologists, but one thing is for certain that this Swiss watch is one of the first of its kind.

And rightly so the most elegant and stylish watch making company happens to be from Switzerland, Yes we are talking about Tissot. Since the horological history Tissot has continued to create state-of-the-art wristwatches that are well received across the globe and makes them trailblazers in the industry.

Founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland 

Tissot started creating their now famous archetypal pocket watch the same year with distinct features such as single movement with dual time zones and the rest is history. In the year 1983 Tissot was acquired by the Swatch Group, the largest 

Watchmakers in the world who also own all the major brands such Hamilton, Omega, Breguet, Longines, Rado, Clavin Kline etc.

Tissot today are considered to be front runners in creating ingenious watches by pushing the limits by embracing modern technology yet producing artistic wristwatches that appeal to everyone around the world, creating a masterpiece Tissot watch men and women both crave for.

Tissot is well known to be associated with the Best in Business, From high profile celebrities to famous sports personalities the Who's Who have been associated with Tissot for years, and they have embellished the beauty of the creations furthermore. Tissot is also involved in the world of sports big time, supporting and sponsoring multiple world championships in fencing and motorcycling. Also, they are the official timekeepers of MotoGP and International Basketball federation.

What makes the Tissot Class apart?

They are pioneers in the art of creating enduring watches and are leaders in Technological innovation focusing on creating inventive and voguish designer watches with their impeccable craftsmanship. Creating Elegantly stylish watches is the Hallmark of brand Tissot, and they have always been ahead of the game since their groundbreaking creation of their iconic pocket watch.

Tissot is a well established and popular brand in India, with a huge fan base for their in vogue Tissot watches for men and luxurious and elegant designer Tissot watches for women. You can find a wide range of Tissot watches collections at the showroom near you and there are multiple varieties in terms of designs and price ranges where you can find Tissot watches under 50000 and more.