Author Topic: Is Tissot good for a beginner? (Read 21428 times)

Maverick27 · « **on:** February 25, 2011, 11:41:18 PM »

hi all. how good is TISSOT Couturier (movement caliber ETA 2834-2), especially for a beginner. any comments are welcome guys. thanks!

here i post the official tissot website for the picture reference:
http://www.tissot.ch/?mod_collections/action_getsubfamilies/colid_0004/famid_0102/refid_T035_627_16_051_00
(the one without chronograph, reference number T035.407.16.051.00)

pexus · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2011, 05:19:26 AM »

I started with Tissot. have 2 of them. till today, never gave me problems.

So yes, its good for a beginner..

but then, people may also say so is a good Seiko, an entry level Ball or Oris. Some may even say save a bit more and buy something higher end, since its you first major watch...

So it depends what you want as a beginner.

ETA's are mass produced, so you have the usual reliability factor and the rare occurence of lemons...

kltime · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:53:39 AM »

simply put- YES.

chrisyen · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:58:59 AM »

Swiss made with eta movement nvr go wrong
so tissot as entry level .... YES!

hanz079 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2011, 11:15:06 AM »

My first venture into swiss watches is Tissot as well... so YES!!

Angryrodent · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2011, 12:10:41 PM »

Only have a beater, my T-Touch... but in general they go with classic designs use eta so cheap to maintain.. def a brand for beginners and collectors

Maverick27 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2011, 01:10:00 PM »

Thanks guys.

to tissot.

GlennTanChiaChiah · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2011, 05:20:47 PM »

I'd be looking at Oris, Mido or even a higher end Seiko. Not a fan of the Tissot brand myself. I'd consider sourcing the pre-owned market, but that's just me.

takashi78 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:21:59 PM »

I too have a Tissot V8. Graduation present from my dad.
Quartz though. But in general no complaint about the brand. Their prices are not too high and makes for a good entry level into Swiss pieces.

Omnipotent · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:30:30 PM »

Quote from: Inxomnia on February 26, 2011, 05:20:47 PM

I'd be looking at Oris, Mido or even a higher end Seiko. Not a fan of the Tissot brand myself. I'd consider sourcing the pre-owned market, but that's just me.

Oris is a good start! after that, the next natural upgrade you should look for is Rolex!

Maverick27 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:34:00 PM »

is Tissot COSC certified? i mean that particular model on the 1st reply.

Cloud7 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:37:46 PM »

My first purchase this year is the Sailing Touch (with the red bezel)!

mpower · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2011, 11:04:46 AM »

Yes it is a good daily beater.

sfoong1 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:13:16 PM »

When i started working, my first watch was a Seiko..only after ~5-6 years then only i manage to get a Tissot t-touch expert (need long time to convince myself).. ;p

azzamov · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:32:42 PM »

Yes,

to tissot. My 1st swiss made watch also tissot, bought a pair of prs100 chrono for my other half also. That's the starting point of my interest into watch...1 month later, bought my 1st auto - oris f1...then, the journey continues

tkyong1 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:37:02 PM »

I always think that Tissot is very value for money.
My first real watch was Tissot PR150.
Their latest collection such as Vidodate and T-Lord is pretty cool.
Check it out. my friend.

Coco · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:39:00 AM »

??Agreed. It's value for money.

KamLoong · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2011, 05:44:09 PM »

Better get something you really like instead of sticking to just Tissot. Shop around. See how it looks on your wrist. Sometimes Tissot looks bulky especially their chronograph.

danven · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2011, 08:04:50 PM »

i do buy myself tissot during my uni life back to 6 years ago, it is still working good until now... really a good brand for beginner...

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:12:19 PM »

sorry, but i do not get this "beginner" question.

is there a skill required to wear a watch?

KamLoong · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2011, 05:30:27 AM »

Hahbahaha.....good one!

Friday · « **Reply #21 on:** July 02, 2011, 05:28:33 PM »

My 1st watch was also a tissot v8 which still serves me well till today..but if ur not already sticking ur gun for a tissot..

try give seiko (jdm new/pre owned; better) a look/try see if it fits ur wrist.. Who knows it may sing u ur fav no.

meoramri · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:58:26 PM »

For the technology, Tissot is good brand to grow your love of watches. Same can be said for Seiko. Unfortunately, the pricing model used on the brand is making it becoming more of a premium franchise. The pricing no longer makes it a level entry purchase of old.

IMHO, the best bet to start someone on the road of a watch junkie would be the Seiko franchise....

kltime · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2011, 03:02:01 PM »

Anybody has experience/review on the Visodate ? I like the gold case version tho its in yellow not rose gold.

fuzionness · « **Reply #24 on:** July 05, 2011, 03:57:25 PM »

can try have a look on this 2 link on tissot visodate. hope u get some answers that u needed. but it made me more wanted to buy the watch during searching for opinion on it. when to the AD and bought it within 10mins.

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,2583.0.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/tissot-visodate-1957-heritage-collection-automatic-review-459020.html

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