Dating tissot watches

How can I Date my Tissot watch?

The good news is that if you have an older, vintage Tissot watch, it will have a serial number, which makes it possible for you to date your Tissot watch. By looking at the serial number, and taking help from this article, you will be able to estimate the time when your watch was originally manufactured.

Is Tissot a good watch brand?

Tissot is a Swiss watch company with a long and rich history. It is not known for making the most luxurious watches, but the brand is respected, reputable, and known all around the world. Tissot was founded in 1853 in Le Locle, Switzerland, making it one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacturers in the world.

How do I find the serial number of my Tissot dial?

The first Tissot serial numbers was ingraved on the edge of the plate, underneatch of the dial. Later on Tissot serial numbers was engraved on the plates or on a bridge. As from current 1972, the identification of the movement was made by means of “medallions” As from 1977 individual Tissot serial numbers on the movements was abandoned.

What is t-touch on a Tissot watch?

Tissot introduced its first tactile watch, with T-Touch, technology in 1999; watches containing this technology have touch-sensitive sapphire crystals to control various functions including compass, barometer, altimeter and thermometer. The 2014 T-Touch Expert Solar and T-Touch Lady Solar had 25 functions.

How can I tell if my Tissot Watch is real?

You simply look up your serial number and place it in the shown time table. Please have in mind that the time table for the Tissot serial numbers is not 100% accurate but close to +/- 1 years Dating back your vintage Tissot watch by using the serial number is the most exact way to identify your watch.

How long have Tissot watches been in production?

We produce watches since 1853 and keep treasures in our archives. If you own a Tissot collector watch, we can tell you the history of your watch. This historical research service, which is available for watches that are no longer part of the current collection, incurs a charge.

How do you set the time on a Tissot watch?

There are two categories of Tissot watches: analog and a digital version called the T-Touch. Both watch styles make it easy to set the time as long as you follow the simple steps. Locate the screw on the side of the watch face. This screw is what you will use to set the time on your watch.

How do I find the serial number of my Tissot dial?

The first Tissot serial numbers was ingraved on the edge of the plate, underneatch of the dial. Later on Tissot serial numbers was engraved on the plates or on a bridge. As from current 1972, the identification of the movement was made by means of “medallions” As from 1977 individual Tissot serial numbers on the movements was abandoned.

What is Tissot t-touch?

The T-Touch in the name signals this is another watch that benefits from Tissots tactile watch design, which essentially means you can press one of a series of pressure sensitive areas placed around the screen to adjust settings like Bluetooth connection with your phone, adjusting watch vibration and turning on airplane mode.

What is Tissots tactile watch?

In 1999 the watch industry witnessed an amazing technological breakthrough with Tissots creation of its tactile watch. The dynamic watches integrate a touch screen crystal, which is the interactive cockpit of the timepieces diverse functionalities.

What is a Tissot dynamic watch?

The dynamic watches integrate a touch screen crystal, which is the interactive cockpit of the timepieces diverse functionalities. Tissot developed the first tactile watch 20 years ago. This high-tech feature improves watch ergonomics and makes it unique and intuitive to use.

Why does my Tissot watch need to be synchronised?

Polar Temperate Arid Tropical Mediterranean www.tissot.ch 7/12 146_EN T-TOUCH II 1005h PA R SETTING > SYNCHRONISATION The watch needs to be synchronised if the watch hands do not display the same time as the digital display, or if they are not correctly superimposed when accessing the functions.