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TISSOT Pocket Watches

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Tissot has a sterling history of producing high-quality and innovative watches that spans more than 170 years. Based in the town of Le Locle, in the Swiss Jura Mountains, the Swiss luxury brand was founded by the father-and-son team of Charles-Félicien Tissot and Charles-Émile Tissot in 1853. 

In the early days, Tissot focused on producing pocket watches with high-precision movements, many of which were ornately decorated and popular with women, including French actress Sarah Bernhardt and, later, Queen Elisabeth of Belgium and famed singer Carmen Miranda. Its watches housed in domed tonneau cases, such as the Porto of the 1910s — a distinctive Art Nouveau design — foreshadowed the venturesome forms of Art Deco jewelry and landed well ahead of the shaped watch trend, and its anti-magnetic watch beat the world’s best known brands to the punch, too.

While Vacheron Constantin is credited with developing early technology for anti-magnetic timepieces — which protected movements from disruptive magnetic fields — it was Tissot that introduced the Antimagnétique, which is believed to be the world’s first anti-magnetic wristwatch. 

The sleek Art Deco-styled accessory made its way to market in 1930 — the same year that saw Tissot merging with Omega to establish the Swiss Society for the Horology Industry — decades before Rolex debuted its Milgauss, which was designed specifically for scientists toiling in the immediate vicinity of strong magnetic fields. IWC, Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre would introduce their own antimagnetic timepieces in the years that followed, but Tissot was ahead of the game. In keeping with its slogan “Innovators by Tradition,” Tissot introduced the Navigator in 1951, a mass-produced self-winding watch that displayed 24 time zones on its sophisticated oversized dial.

In 1983, Tissot became part of the Swatch Group. Since then, Tissot’s enduring commitment to quality and style has led to even more milestones — the Tissot T-Touch, the first watch to incorporate touch-screen technology, debuted in 1999. In 2011, Tissot took first prize in the International Timing Competition with the Tissot Le Locle watch, which scored a 764 out of 1,000 for accuracy — leaving the next competitor in the dust with 488 points. 

Tissot watches continue to be status symbols and have been embraced by the likes of George Clooney and Justin Bieber as well as Angelina Jolie, who sported Tissot watches in both Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Tomb Raiders

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Creator: Tissot
Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage TISSOT Pocket Watches

Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Mathey-Tissot Watch, #3560625, Manual
By Tissot
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful ladies 18kt yellow gold Mathey-Tissot watch with a 25mm case (7mm thick), gold face with black Roman numerals, manual wind, and Swiss-made (note: the case is 18kt yellow go...
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1960s Modern Vintage TISSOT Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tissot Yellow Gold Plated Open Faced Stylist Pocket Watch circa 1950s
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Tissot 18k yellow gold plated Stylist pocket watch, with sweep center seconds and baton markers.
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1950s Swiss Vintage TISSOT Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

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Tissot pocket watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Tissot pocket watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using yellow gold. We have 3 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider pocket watches by Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, and Patek Philippe. Prices for Tissot pocket watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $1,999, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,600.
Questions About TISSOT Pocket Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the noted painter James Tissot was a devout Catholic. It’s believed that he developed his religious devotion because of his mother’s convictions and beliefs. His best known works typically display women in very fashionable clothing of the era. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Tissot is not owned by Omega. The Swatch Group actually owns both luxury watchmakers. In addition, Swatch controls a number of other brands, including Swatch, Longines and Bregeut. You can find a collection of Tissot and Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Mathey-Tissot watches are handmade in Chisasso, Switzerland. The company was first established in 1886 by Edmond Mathey-Tissot and operates to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Mathey-Tissot watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, The Tissot Seastar features an ISO 6425 certification. This certification, issued by the International Organization for Standardization, certifies that it has passed a series of tests related to being used as a diving watch. Browse a selection of Tissot Seastar watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the Tissot Seastar is indeed a diver’s watch. ​​It boasts water resistance of up to a pressure of 30 bar, and is a great addition to any diver’s collection. You can shop a collection of Tissot watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, Tissot is considered a luxury brand. The watchmaker was founded in 1853, in Le Locle, Switzerland, which is thought of as a center of the watchmaking industry. The brand uses high-end materials and produces pieces in accordance with rigorous quality standards. Shop a range of Tissot watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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