Tissot

Many buyers look at Tissot as an accessible route into Swiss-made watches. Owned by the Swatch Group, it offers quartz and automatic models across sport, dress and everyday styles, with the integrated-bracelet PRX among its most discussed collections. Other lines include the Seastar dive watches, the Gentleman and Le Locle for dressier wear, the T-Touch touchscreen multifunction watches and chronographs in sport collections. Many automatic models use the Powermatic 80 movement, which offers a longer power reserve than many movements in its price range, letting a watch sit unworn over a weekend without stopping. Tissot sells through authorised retailers, its own boutiques and website. It suits first-time Swiss watch buyers or those wanting good value. Comparing quartz and automatic versions of the same model is worthwhile, as price, thickness and maintenance needs differ, and buying from authorised channels ensures warranty coverage.