The Tissot Désir Moonphase moves between two worlds, where light meets shadow and radiance meets reflection. Delicate proportions and polished surfaces capture every shift in light, while the moonphase traces the celestial rhythm of the lunar cycle across the dial. Balancing emotion with precision, it offers a distinctly feminine expression of contemporary watchmaking.
The 30 mm stainless-steel case is topped by a double-domed sapphire crystal, creating a softly curved profile that catches the light. Positioned at 2 o’clock, the crown and its ceramic cabochon add a distinctive asymmetry.
Leaf-shaped hands move across dials marked by diamond indexes or Roman numerals. A slender bracelet tapers from 13 mm to 11 mm, extending the delicate proportions of the case around the wrist.
Mineral inclusions bring shifting points of light to two deep-blue dials. One features a diamond-set crescent moon, while the other is marked with Roman numerals.
Silver, golden beige, red and bi-colour dials feature silk-like surfaces that softly diffuse the light. A white mother-of-pearl moonphase disc adds an iridescent contrast.
Positioned at 5 o’clock, the moonphase traces the lunar cycle across the dial. As one moon disappears from view, the other emerges, creating a continuous display.
The display advances once every 24 hours, with each moon completing its passage in 29.5 days. This brings the celestial rhythm of the lunar cycle to the wrist through a true watchmaking complication.
Use a lunar calendar to find the most recent full moon. Pull the crown to position II and turn it counterclockwise until the full moon is centred in the aperture.
Count the days since the full moon and advance the display by one step for each day. Return the crown to position I, and the moonphase will continue advancing automatically every 24 hours.
