Tissot - yay or nay?

[JamesIIIII]

I rather like this, what do you guys think? Is it worth the £270 odd? Is Tissot mechanically good or am I just paying for the name?

[Stu R]

Can't see the pic (thumbsnap and my router don't get along) but I really rate Tissot. Solid watches. Seem to recall plenty of the Tissot range use ETA movements, no bad thing. Had two, still got one which I used to wear all the time, never skipped a beat and kept spot on time.

[JamesIIIII]

it's this one

http://www.watchshop.com/mens-tissot-prc200-chrono...

was always told that tissot was a good quality make, i just wanted to make sure it hasn't fallen into "fashion watch" catagory as so many makes seem to be.

[Ikemi]

A highly recommended watch A few members on here own a PRC200!

[JamesIIIII]

I think I may go for it then, possibly with a rubber strap.

[Stu R]

The PRC200 is indeed a stunner. Go for it, fine watch and tough as old boots

[CardShark]

Like quite a few brands over the years they've been taken over by a much larger parent company but I wouldn't let that put you off in this case - http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/xforums/topic.asp?h=0...

[AndyWoodall]

Another PRC-200 thread, I will say the same, fantastic watch. Can be had for a lot less than £270 which is another bonus.

[GC8]

Without wanting to dampen the OPs enthusiasm: I feel that Tissot are now only a shadow of their former selves...

Swatch have 'repositioned' them in the market and they are barely 'Swiss' watches now (wth many being far East watches only fettled in Switzerland).

I have an automatic Tissot Divermatic PR100, which is insured against a Longines Hydroconquest, because its worth more used than many new Tissot watches cost...

The Valjoux calibred automatic chrono is a nice enough piece, but much of the remaining range is trading on the companys past.

[al1991]

It's a 'yay' from me.

[sb-1]

Tissot is a quality make,same group as Omega(you probably knew that though)

[blueg33]

Great daily wear watch. Mine is 6 or 7 years old (different dial and case) and gets worn when I need an accurate timepiece (auto's dont hack it when each minute is vital to catch the train), and when I need a tough timepiece.

Mine goes snorkelling, climbing, squash playing, surfing and windsurfing as well as to Board meetings, client meetings etc

Edited by blueg33 on Friday 15th July 12:14

[Miguel Alvarez]

Had I not bought something recently I was tempted by a vintage model. They make some nice looking watches.

[Mr Kitten]

I like that a lot. I've got a PR50 myself - it's so amazingly light.

[blueg33]

I really like Tissots, old and new, here are my 3. All worn frequently.

6 Year old PRS200 as mentioned earlier


1952 Manual 18k gold manual watch with lovely workmanship especially the raised gold Tissot logo, slim case for the period and the movement. Very rare watch apparently and I am trying to find out more about it.


1965 (ish) Seastar Auto. Lots of patina and I can't decide whether to get it cleaned up. Also use a daily wear, currently on an Omega 1970's deployment strap


Sorry about poor quality pics from the Blackberry

[ApexJimi]

Yup, I have one in my collection too, although to my shame, I can't remember what model

I'll also be getting my paws on a re-issue Visodate. Lovely thing indeed

[digitise]

I have a white PRS200. Tissot get a thumbs up from me.