Tissot watches?

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Can somebody give me an idea as to what kind of quality I could expect from a Tissot watch?

I've found Tissot watches with a quartz movement going for low prices (around $160). I've been looking for a better watch than my titanium Casio, something which is versatile enough that I could get by wearing to both in school, and semi-formal occasions.

A G-shock would make a good beater, but, definitely not for the semi-formal occasions.

I've seen a bunch of Dumont watches on sale. Any good?

Since my budget is tight (under $200; student), and I'm sacrificing some knife-money for this (actually, gave up my primary EDC), this one watch will have to last me (keep me from selling it/keep me happy) for a year at the very least.
 
I tried on a few last year while shopping for my watch. Good quality; I think some models even have sapphire crystal. Solid ETA movements inside as well. I'd rate them on-par or better than Swiss Army brand watches. I think Tissot is a great choice for a watch under $200 :) .
 
I have a Tissot Atollo. I got it in Nov 2002. It works flawlessly and keeps completely accurate time.

It has a sapphire crystal which is good, since I have mercilessly banged it against many things.

I got mine at www.glooks.com

They sell them dirt cheap. If you do a little negotiating, you can possibly get them to drop their price even more.

If you get on Ebay, you can do a little better on price.
 
Hey guys, thanks for the responses.

I found a Tissot Titanium Chronograph Alarm for a very nice price, debating over buying it.

I'm going nuts! I have enough money saved to buy the knife I've wanted for a while, but...I *need* a watch. And there are always those little flashlights calling me name...

:D

Ah well. I'm sure to have fun regardless of what I choose.
 
Tissot is owned by the same company that makes Omega. I think they're a pretty decent value for a swiss-made watch.

Dan
 
I've had my Tissot Two timer (analog and digital display) for over 10 years now.
I've used it while doing sports, swimming, hiking, construction work, etc.
After 4 leather wristbands, and three batteries it is still my everyday watch. Some scratches on the glass, but everything else is still okay.
10 years ago it cost me 150 USD. So I can say this watch has served me well.

Bye dirk
 
Originally posted by Zrexxer
Tissot is owned by the same company that makes Omega.
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I believe that company is Swatch.

You know.

From the 80's?

Anyways, supposed to be decent watches and are priced ok. At least, they used to be. I heard somewhere that the prices are going way up.

Why do you want a quartz movement? Yuck.

-- Rob
 
Originally posted by baraqyal
I believe that company is Swatch.

You know.

From the 80's?
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Yes. You're correct. Swatch. From the 80's. Which bothers me a lot less for a $150 Tissot than it does for a $1500 Omega.
 
Why do you want a quartz movement? Yuck.
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Quote pulled from another post on another forum:

Don't expect a mechanical watch, regardless of price, to be as accurate as even the cheapest quartz watch--that's just the way it is.
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Not everyone here has the same devotion to watches as they do to knives. Accuracy ain't everything, but it's convenient.
 
I've got one on my wrist right now -- a slightly funky PR100 with a moon phase and quartz movement. It's served me well these last couple of years. I got it on ebay for $160. It has, IMHO, one of the most comfortable steel bands I've ever found.

What do you need the watch for? Dress? Work?
Nowadays most cell phones tell the time, and I think all of the PDAs do.
My ex-girlfriend, one of the most organized and together people I've ever met, doesn't wear watches because they irritate her skin. She still arrives everywhere and gets everything done on time.
Be sure you know exactly why you're buying the watch, and then you can make the right decision.
 
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