Is Tissot a classy watch & good quality?

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Thinking of buying myself a nice watch as a birthday present to myself. I've never had a designer watch, I only own two - one's a steampunk watch from etsy (which I love!), and the other's a high street watch with different coloured straps. I really like the idea of a more 'ladylike' watch for want of a better description - something two tone and metal, so that it looks like jewellery.

Something like this: https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/T1292102203100.html

Is Tissot worth the money? Are there any other brands with similar looking watches that would be better (I really like this classic style and I want something that will last forever!) Thanks

I got a Tissot watch similar to the one you are looking at for my birthday 3 years ago. It looks great and had no issues with it. I did have to get the bracelet adjusted for a good fit, so I'd suggest buying in a shop so they can adjust to fit when you buy it.

If you love it, go for it! Happy Birthday!

I do have a similar one to the one on the link. It is fine but i don’t wear it because the hands are too small and i cant see them if i am not wearing my glasses (which i only need for reading). I wear a similar looking amazon watch, the hands are bigger and i cant see them see them without glasses. So i say if you dont need glasses for reading, go for it!

Happy birthday OP!

I've been looking at exactly the same watch for a birthday present for myself. I love it.

I'm just hesitating as someone told me Tissot watches are more likely to cause skin allergies than other brands. They are stainless steel but I wondered if anyone had any experience of this?

I have never had a rash from my Tissot watch, which I have had for two years, though I do normally get a rash from any metal which isn't silver/gold.

I really like it - it's a quality watch without being ostentatious.

ETA mine is also a Classic Dream as in the link.

I wanted to spend a bit more than usual on a watch and after a lot of research I bought an automatic Tissot. I love it. They seem to be on the cheaper end for a 'proper' watch, rather than an expensive fashion watch.

I got a Tissot watch from my grandfather when I graduated from university more than 20 years ago. It still looks good and runs perfectly.

My boyfriend is very into watches and loves his Tissot.

Yes, Tissot are known to be good quality watches at that price point.

i have a Citizen watch but I don’t recommend them as the Ecodrive stops working after about 10 years.

I love those two-tone watches. I used to have one and lost it. Now I'm tempted again.

It’s easy to Google “Tissot watch history” to read the background of the company. They’re a Swiss company and seem to have integrity and a long history. From what I read, their watches are not made in China!

You’ve chosen a lovely looking watch. Do your due diligence, ask the retailer for more product information and if you’re reassured, go for it.

I've had one similar for 20 years and it's as perfect as the day I bought it, no issues at all and I wear it most days.

So do I, any other jewellery goes with them.

I've had mine for 10 years, worn daily. Needed 2 repairs in that time (one within the first year when the whole thing just stopped working covered under warranty), second time the crown broke off after about 5 years and a local watch repairer replaced it for £30. I'd still get another one. It's a beautiful watch to wear.

www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/T1394072203800.html

I got one for my 30th. I’m 44 soon and still love my Tissot, never had any problems.

It’s a Swiss watch so will be good quality and reliable. My 21st birthday present was a Tissot watch and I still have it. It still works. I’m 54

I have one, a stainless steel automatic. Wear it every day. No ‘point’ these days to the automatic movement given quartz is cheaper and more accurate, but I find the idea appealing ever since reading Dava Sobel’s book Longitude 20+ years ago!

I have very reactive skin and have never reacted to it.

I suggest going to a shop and trying a few on to see what size etc works best for your size/shape of wrist.

I have had this watch for 15 years now and finally had to get it serviced this year as it started eating batteries. I had a real debate as to whether to buy a new one as the full service with a watch specialist was £100 but I am really pleased I did. Watch looks great and the glass was polished and catch tightened and all works well. I think they are lovely well priced watches which go with both my gold and silver jewellery.

highly recommend Tissot too - very classic and will not date as I’ve had mine 27 years

I do recommend Beaverbrooks as a seller, as they will sit you down and bring as many watches as you like for you to try on, offer you a drink etc. No affiliation to them, I hasten to add, but they do give you that VIP feeling!

I have one and I absolutely love it. I think they're really good value for money at that price point.

I have a citizen that is very similar looking and was a similar price , it’s almost 10 years old and still looks fantastic . Not sure if it’s or are kinetic but citizen eco drive are kinetic so never need a battery which was a massive plus for me

https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/T1222231103300.html

I have this one and I love the little mother of pearl detail.

Yes, and it's always better to choose a watchmaker rather than a fashion or jewellery brand who happens to offer watches. The other option I'd consider at that price point would be Seiko but if you want Swiss-made then Tissot is an excellent choice.

That's beautiful. I think Tissot are amazing value.

Thank you to everyone who has confirmed they didn't have a reaction to their Tissot. I'm going to treat myself for my birthday.

I hope you love the watch you choose OP and have a fantastic birthday xx