The phrase "Happy hours are not watching" long can be called irrelevant. Time is money, and therefore all who wish to succeed to keep track of hours and minutes it is imperative. Today, almost all appliances are equipped with a sensor of time, this increasingly popular innovation that still will not give one old invention – a wrist watch. And the Tissot company know about it, because most often, when people talk about the famous quality of Swiss watches is referring specifically to the brand Tissot.
In 1853 Charles félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile opened in Le Locle (Switzerland) small workshop "Charles Tissot and son." Watchmaking has been so successful that due to the regular visits of Charles-Emile in Russia, in 1866, Tissot became the official supplier of watches to the Russian Imperial court. Charles-Emile spent in Russia for 16 years, during this time specially for the Russian army, the company released "Royal hours", intended for officers of the Imperial guard with engravings in the form of coats of arms of the Russian regiments.
Thus began the history of one of the most recognizable watch brands in the world. SPST 30 years since the founding of Tissot becomes the owner of its first awards: diploma in Zurich, followed by a series of new: Grand prize in the "watches" category at the Paris Universal exhibition, gold medal in Geneva, the Big prize of the Paris watchmaking Industry, the prize II "Observatoire Cantonal" for the accuracy of chronometers. By the way, from accuracy. Then and now, this brand was and is one of the guarantors of the accuracy achieved through improved production technologies and work of highly qualified craftsmen.
In 1920 was the serial production of Tissot watches. Since then, the company is an innovative leader in 1930 launched the first anti-magnetic watch, in 1971, the first plastic watch with transparent case (that they are considered the ancestor of the recognizable design of Swatch watches). It would seem that there is no true anything, but the 80 year was marked by a series of new products from Tissot in 1985 appeared the first wristwatch ever made of granite, three years — of-pearl watch, followed by watches made of wood.
The latest innovation, which is difficult to call just hours, the company offered in 2000. This can be called a disruptive technology — a new watch Tissot T-Touch is equipped with a sensitive glass and simultaneously perform the functions of barometer, altimeter, thermometer, chronograph and compass. This watch has attracted the creators of "Lara Croft tomb raider: the Cradle of life" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", where this model was used as an accessory of the main characters. In addition, omega appointed official timekeeper of the world Cup touring car championship and MotoGP NASCAR and other world Championships in Cycling, motorcycling, and ice hockey.
Today there are more than 150 branches of the company, and each year sold about a million hours. On the official website of the company http://www.tissot.ch/ there is information about new watch models, the latest news, promotions and sweepstakes prizes.
A few days ago, December 2nd, on the website there is information about the festive collection 2010. Here is how the creators are saying about this series: "the Motifs in this collection of specially selected Swiss watches are femininity, dynamism, passion for the sport and nostalgia. Each model in its own way reflects the triumph of the spirit of innovation inherent to the brand Tissot." The highlights of this collection are Tissot watches T-Touch II polished titanium, functional and stylish, and the Tissot Flamingo Diamonds framed by 28 precious stones, very feminine and combines the best of traditional quality.
Product prices range from 5510 86 rubles to 400 rubles, which indicates a great choice for owners with different needs and finances. Here you can pick up both watches for each day (or each suit), and something exceptional – to create a sophisticated image for publication or for an important business meeting. Moreover, Tissot offers an escape from the ancient superstitious belief and ideal to buy as an attractive and functional gift watches with 157 years of history.
