The evolution of Tissot watches
The evolution of Tissot watches
Tissot is basically a Swiss watch company and was established in the city of Le Locle by Charles-Felician Tissot and his son Charles-Emile in the year of 1853. Both father as well son had a deep knowledge of mechanical craft. Their forceful drive soon resulted in a skilled and sturdy company. Today the brand is recognized all over the globe for its innovative and unique watch models.
The company was the first to introduce antimagnetic watches in the market. It also became the first producer of plastic watches (Idea 2001) and got glorious successes from the “Wood Watch”( first watch made of wood) , the “Rock watch”( first watch made of stone) and the “T-touch”. All these watches fall into the category of “first of their own kind”.
Tissot Company has a historic relation with sports. It acted as an official timekeeper in several major sports events such as Davis Cup (1957) and Switzerland downhill skiing (1938). Today the company enjoys the privilege of being an authorized time-keeper for countless sporting galas such as circuit racing, ice hockey, road biking, fencing and cycling. All these sports require supreme correctness and hence the excellence of Tissot Company has been trusted for high dependability. In 2003 the company celebrated its 150th anniversary of glory and success. The company has various remarkable and affordable collections like Desire, Carson, Heritage, PR50, Classic, T-touch and Trend flower.
Tissot Company is now an integral part of Swatch Group, the largest watchmaker in the whole of the world. The group accounts for 25% of global sales and includes other brands like Omega, Rado, Calvin Klein and Longines.
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