Founded in 1853 by Charles-Felicien Tissot and Charles Emile, the father-son duo collaborated to create Charles-Felicien Tissot & Son watch assembly shop in Switzerland. Tissot’s catalogue range at the time included an assortment of pendant and pocket watches which were made from gold and adorned with rich decorations. Because of their quality, Tissot watches won various prestigious awards and distinctions, chronometry competitions and international exhibitions.

Tissot watches are sold in more than 160 countries worldwide and are lauded for their advanced functionality, intricate design, and use of unique materials. Its plus sign logo further symbolises the Swiss reliability and quality that it has been associated with. The brand has maintained its recognisable high-calibre since it was founded, reaffirmed time and time again by being honored as the Official Timekeeper and Partner of various notable events such as the NBA basketball, Tour de France, World Superbike Championships, RBS 6 Nations Championship for rugby, and many more.