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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2011, 02:18:11 PM »
not only for beginner...it is a good watch for money....value wise.....
love it....

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2011, 04:26:50 PM »
i on my 1st Swiss watches aso this brand, i brought a t touch

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #27 on: August 09, 2011, 12:58:20 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....

Yes, +1 for Seiko.
I for one is a fan of all Jap movement.

Back to topic, IMHO Swiss made with Eta movement can never go wrong, as it has been tested and proven. Whether it is swiss made or Japanese made movement, in the end one has to ask if he/she likes that brand/model? If the answer is Yes, go for it. 

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #28 on: August 26, 2011, 06:17:53 PM »
@ terrenceterrence
one needs limbs... preferably arms  :Cheers:
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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #29 on: August 26, 2011, 07:34:16 PM »
anyone know where to get good discounts on Tissot? Please PM me. Interested to get one for my dad.  ;D

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #30 on: August 26, 2011, 07:43:32 PM »
@ terrenceterrence
one needs limbs... preferably arms  :Cheers:

that is still not skills just appendages...
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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #31 on: August 26, 2011, 08:21:04 PM »
I would say that if u like it just go 4 it , mine was a Louis errard gift fr my wifey. Followed by a ball hydrocarbon...

just do it ! Like Nike

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #32 on: August 27, 2011, 07:11:55 AM »
yup, a good brand to begin with...got a Tissot PRC200, and a T-Touch Titanium.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #33 on: July 20, 2016, 09:13:54 PM »
For beginners, tissot is a double tumbsup watch. Make sure the watch is screw down crown type.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #34 on: July 21, 2016, 04:29:40 AM »
For beginners, tissot is a double tumbsup watch. Make sure the watch is screw down crown type.

Why the insistence of a screw down crown?


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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #35 on: July 21, 2016, 05:41:23 AM »
For beginners, tissot is a double tumbsup watch. Make sure the watch is screw down crown type.

Why the insistence of a screw down crown?


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It gives better water resistance for tissot basic watch.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #36 on: July 21, 2016, 07:09:53 AM »
This following article gives a good explanation about the methods of keeping water from pouring into a watch via a crown.

http://elliotbrownwatches.com/blog/post/why-we-dont-use-screw-down-crowns/

A watch can have more than 100 meter water rating even with a push in crown if the manufacturer incorporates a number of gaskets that stops water from entering. Case in point is the Seiko's numerous Seiko 5s with 100 meter water rating without the need of a screw down crown; a number of Steinhart's 300 meter rated watch follows the same concept as well as as other notable brands.

In fact, the best example of all is a Casio G-shock. No screw down crown or pushers but works exclusively on gaskets.
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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #37 on: July 21, 2016, 07:41:30 AM »
I started with tissot too, but after 5 years the ETA failed .. Hamilton bought almost same time still ticking


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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #38 on: July 21, 2016, 08:24:16 AM »
I started with tissot too, but after 5 years the ETA failed .. Hamilton bought almost same time still ticking


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Unlucky you, bro. My 5 years Tissot still works well, as for now...

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #39 on: July 21, 2016, 09:43:43 AM »
I started with tissot too, but after 5 years the ETA failed .. Hamilton bought almost same time still ticking


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Mine is 20yrs already. It got water  got inside the watch , I only took it to watch Smith to repair after one month. Only its hands got water stain marker. It's still very good till now.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #40 on: July 21, 2016, 10:01:36 AM »
Seiko & Citizen for me!

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #41 on: July 23, 2016, 11:58:07 AM »
Tissot is a good watch ????

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #42 on: July 24, 2016, 07:57:04 PM »
Tissot is popular among youngsters, not a bad choice for a beginner

so far i've been to a few Tissot boutique, the salespersons are informative & professional, retail price & discount are pretty similar 
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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #43 on: July 26, 2016, 09:38:59 AM »
I dun know, I actually prefer the design of Seiko over all these entry level Swiss Watch Brands at similar price point.

However, I will consider mid range Swiss watches whenever I could find a heavily discounted one. For example a 75% off Jeanrichard which is just a little higher than a 20% off entry level Swiss watch.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #44 on: August 14, 2016, 08:05:54 PM »
If you are looking for a quartz watch Tissot is a good start. If you looking for an Automatic, for the price I would suggest to top up a lil bit more for Longines. :D

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #45 on: September 01, 2016, 04:48:14 PM »
If you are looking for a quartz watch Tissot is a good start. If you looking for an Automatic, for the price I would suggest to top up a lil bit more for Longines. :D
IMHO , tissot have better design.. But longines is a good brand yes...

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #46 on: September 22, 2016, 08:21:05 AM »
Tissot's recently have a number of good design products with their new 80 hours power calibre. It's value for money.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #47 on: September 22, 2016, 08:39:24 AM »
Tissot's recently have a number of good design products with their new 80 hours power calibre. It's value for money.

Yes, agree.

I am eyeing their Carson 18k Gold powermatic range now.

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #48 on: September 22, 2016, 09:10:11 AM »
but,tissot t-touch very nice for men

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Re: Is Tissot good for a beginner?
« Reply #49 on: September 22, 2016, 10:35:11 AM »
but,tissot t-touch very nice for men

Agreed, got bored with my touch expert bracelet so i change to leather.. Looks even nicer haha.. Definitely a good start if u want to collect swiss made watches.




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