The History of Tissot

"Innovators by Tradition." Since 1853, Tissot has been making Swiss quality accessible. As part of the Swatch Group, Tissot brings genuine Swiss watchmaking to millions.

Le Locle Origins

Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son founded Tissot in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland. From the beginning, they looked beyond Swiss borders, establishing early exports to America and Russia.

A History of Firsts

Tissot has accumulated impressive innovations: the first mass-produced pocket watch (1853), first anti-magnetic watch (1930), first plastic watch (1971), and first tactile watch with touch-screen crystal (1999).

The PRX Phenomenon

In 2021, Tissot reissued the PRX—a 1970s design with integrated bracelet. Priced under $700, it brought the luxury sports watch aesthetic to a new audience.

Key Collections

In a world where entry-level luxury keeps climbing, Tissot proves Swiss quality doesn't require a four-figure budget.