Inside the Making of a Tissot Watch

This process brings together Tissot and other Swatch Group entities’ expertise, time, and controlled execution to ensure each component performs as intended.

Nivachron™ Balance Spring – Material Engineering – Stability & Shock Resistance

People are increasingly exposed to technology and magnetic environments, making resistance to interference a key aspect of reliability.

At the core of the regulating organ, the balance spring plays a critical role in maintaining stability. With the help of Nivarox-FAR, the balance spring is crafted from Nivachron™, an advanced alloy developed to reduce sensitivity to magnetic fields and improve resistance to shocks. The result is a more stable oscillation, allowing the movement to maintain consistent performance over time.

Powermatic 80 – Energy Management & Regulation – Precision & Power Reserve

Extended autonomy responds to modern usage habits, where watches are not worn continuously, reinforcing convenience without compromising performance.

At the heart of the movement, the barrel and its mainspring control how energy is stored and delivered over time. Derived from the Caliber 2824 architecture, ETA SA and Tissot re-engineered the movement into the C07 caliber, also known as the Powermatic 80. An extended mainspring combined with improved energy efficiency allows the movement to deliver a longer power reserve and sustained autonomy. This efficiency is further enhanced by a reduced operating frequency. By oscillating at 3 Hz, the movement consumes less energy, allowing it to run longer while maintaining a stable time base.

The Powermatic 80 calibres no longer use a traditional regulator system, instead being factory-adjusted using a proprietary laser regulation process. Developed by ETA and Swatch Group engineers, this industrial chronometry method (ETA CHRON-I) is unique in the industry. The absence of a regulator contributes to improved rate stability, particularly towards the end of the power reserve.

Hands – Manufacturing & Finishing – Legibility & Super-LumiNova®

Readability depends on how the hands are made and finished.

With the help of Universo, the hands first undergo diamond-cutting, creating sharp, reflective surfaces that catch the light. They are then shaped through profiling, before receiving galvanisation, a surface treatment that defines their final tone and resistance. To maintain visibility in low-light conditions, Super-LumiNova® is carefully applied and sealed with a protective varnish, ensuring durability and consistent emission over time.

Sapphire Crystal – Material Processing – Protection & Clarity

Daily wear inevitably exposes the watch to contact, friction, and surface damage. Preserving the clarity and overall appearance over time depends on the resistance of the crystal.

Tissot and Comadur develop together the sapphire crystal that protects the dial by offering a high level of scratch resistance. Only a handful of materials such as diamond can mark it, helping preserve the watch’s readability and finish over time.

An anti-reflective treatment reduces reflections to improve clarity, while a slightly domed profile ensures a natural reading angle.

Watch Assembly – Integration & Quality Control – Consistency & Reliability

Assembly is followed by a series of checks, adjustments, and calibration steps to validate performance.

The final stage takes place in Ticino, at the Tissot House - The Swatch Group Assembly. Watchmakers bring together every component through a controlled assembly process, while Quality Control contributes to ensuring the watch functions as intended.

The work of multiple areas of expertise addresses key constraints in watchmaking, from resistance to external influences through sustained performance and clarity. Together, it defines how Tissot builds watches over time, continuing a legacy that makes Swiss watchmaking accessible worldwide.