This review of the Tissot T-Touch Expert is about the quartz watch that made quartz watches cool again. Years ago when I first began my acquaintance with mechanical watches, the notion that quartz watches were inferior began to develop. These less expensive, economy movements of mass production couldn’t hold ground to the growing fascination I was having with mechanical movements. Even though mechanical movements are less precise than their quartz contenders, I still feel a preference for the level of dedication and time that goes into mechanical watch creation.
I then realized how narrowly I was thinking - there is a place for quartz movements in my heart. Mechanical watches are amazing for what they are: wrist borne machines, wrought of history, tradition, and immense amounts of pride. What began as tools, evolved into status symbols and emotional objects of desire. You wear a mechanical watch when you want to smile with appreciation when glancing at your wrist. The quartz watch on other hand is a separate beast all together, and unfortunately shares the same title, “watch.” Perhaps a different name should be given to those quartz watches that don’t compete with mechanical watches, but rather fill in the gaps where mechanical watches cannot enter. A good quartz watch can be something altogether different that a mechanical one. They can do things mechanical watches cannot, and they do the same things in a different way or for different occasions. You take your mechanical watch to meetings, parties, and social occasions. You take your quartz watch into the garage, the yard, and the hard wilderness. While there are some mechanical watches built for this duty, you are among the minuscule few if you can afford to subject your beloved timepiece masterpieces to almost certain abuse and possible destruction. Most of you have “beater” quartz watches I am sure.
Enter the Tissot T-Touch Expert. You can read elsewhere on aBlogtoRead.com or otherwise to learn about the interesting history of the T-Touch watch that began in 2000 with the original T-Touch. Suffice it to say that the T-Touch Expert is the 4th iteration of the T-Touch line up (after the original T-Touch, T-Touch Navigator, and T-Touch Trekking). Look for the next version which is the diving version, the Tissot Sea-Touch, due to arrive this year.
The T-Touch expert is an extremely appealing, though not perfect watch. It quickly became one of my favorite acquisitions, and I am continually charmed by its abilities. I don’t use everything the watch can do, but then again most people who own it will not. This review will focus on what I consider to be an average style of T-Touch Expert ownership. Then you have people like survivalist Les Stroud from The Discovery Channel’s Survivorman who opted to wear a Tissot T-Touch Trekking, planning a different line of duty for a similar watch. Tissot makes a well-rounded watch indeed.
The T-Touch Expert has a few notable improvements over the original T-Touch. It is bigger, has a slightly refined case and face, a larger LCD screen, and adds some extra functionality while smoothing out operation overall. I’ll start with look at the watch first.
Most men love the looks of the T-Touch line, I know I do. More notably, most of us can’t really describe why we like it. It is easy to say “cool!” in reaction to the watch. Or “that is pretty manly looking.” What are we getting at though? The case has a design that reminds you of a piece of space ship or exotic looking tool. It is futuristic, while believable. The angles and curves all seem to make sense and flow, but are so far from being boring, and it is easy to think that the design is more complex than it really is. The most striking feature is the lugs, that are crafted like cybernetic fangs. The bracelet is modern looking as well, but really no more complex than it needs to be. That is the trick behind the design; it deceives you into thinking there are more lines than there actually are, a sign of a lot of design refinement. If you happened to be someone who doesn’t like how it looks, that’s fine – enough people do to keep Tissot happy.
The T-Touch Expert is one of the only carbon fiber faced watches that I actually like. This proves that the material is useful in some instances (I tend to get annoyed when carbon fiber is just thrown on a watch face in a futile attempt to make it look better). The carbon fiber works because the hands, hour indexes and LCD panel contrast so well, and it is extremely easy to read the dial. I opted for the Arabic numeral version of the T-Touch Expert, and I am happy that I did. The other Tissot T-Touch face design version features quasi-diamond shaped areas meant to serve as some of the hour markers. They function well to highlight the areas of operation touchable on the face, but make the watch a bit hard to read in my opinion. The Arabic numerals on this version are printed in a manner attempting to remind you of a [sports] car tachometer, complete with a red-lined area. Something to do with Tissot’s affiliation with organized racing maybe, I really don’t care about such things and focus strictly on the looks independently of other factors. The red colored hour markers add a visual interest and welcome splash of color to the face. It isn’t particularly functional, but I don’t mind the deviation from the white indicators. A few of the numerals are absent on the bottom of the dial due to the LCD panel, but Tissot thankfully kept some hour indexes there for your benefit.
The watch hands and hour markers are richly covered in a very bright luminant that works beautifully. This watch is easy to read in the dark with a sharp looking lume that isn’t blurry. In the event you are in total darkness, a red hued backlight glows against the LCD panel where you have the option of reading the time along with other information. The watch bezel rotates in both directions, and functions to assist with keeping track of north during certain periods of navigation, or helping you stay on a bearing. The bezel rotates smoothly, but a bit to easily in my opinion. I would have liked just the slightest bit more effort required to move bezel. A minor issue though.
Before moving on to the many functions of the watch, I’d like to cover a few more important items about wearing the watch. The T-Touch Expert is entirely crafted in titanium, which makes it very light. Titanium was an optional metal on some previous T-Touch watches, but for the United States, the T-Touch Expert is only available in titanium. The result is a watch that is light, and stronger than steel. Although the watch case is a bit over 43mm wide, with a 22mm wide bracelet, you barely know it is on your wrist. I actually think the leather or rubber strap models might be heavier than those with the titanium bracelet. Titanium has historically been very hard to machine with precision. You used to have titanium cases that where too rounded and lacked fine angles. That seems to have diminished in the last few years, the Tissot T-Touch Expert being proof of that. The level of polish and alternating finish on the watch surfaces are impressive, and the finely cut or angled edges on this watch wouldn’t have been possible too long ago. The color of titanium is also improving a bit, offering more of a sheen, and less of a dull gray look. There are some downsides to titanium though, namely that it is easy to scratch. You’ll need to be OK with fine lines developing on any titanium watch. While the metal is stronger than steel, it does not deflect scratches as well. I take excellent care of my watches, but still notice wear showing up a bit faster (especially on the bracelet) of my T-Touch Expert.
The bracelet itself features a nicely crafted locking clasp and a diver’s extension. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters, making it perfectly safe for diving. The bracelet is comfortable, though it took me a while to size it properly. I would have liked the underside of the broad case to be a bit more rounded, though this would have likely proved to be more effort for Tissot than it might have been worth. The bracelet has links that are a bit more flexible than they look (a good thing), making it wrap around your wrist well. The links are attached via pins. Come to think of it I don’t think I know of many titanium bracelets that feature screwed links. This is probably the perfect watch to have a metal and alternative strap option for, as you want to protect the handsome bracelet if you are taking the watch along during a potentially high impact activity.
Now for the touchy feely part of the watch and the reason behind the T-Touch name. Fans of the T-Touch line are already more than familiar with the many functions and uses of the touch screen interface. For those who aren’t, let me give you just the slightest primer. There is a large button with the letter “T” on it where the crown would normally be (above and below this button are “+” and “-” labeled buttons). Press the “T” button and you’ve activated the touch receptive sapphire crystal on the face of the watch. You now have 15 seconds to make one of seven decisions. Either press your finger over one of the six labeled areas on the periphery of the case to activate the named function, or press in the center of the watch where the hands connect to cycle through the two time zones, the date, and some settings functions.
The six functional areas around the dial are METEO (Barometer and weather tracking), ALTIMETER (altitude as well as rate traveling up and down), THERMO (ambient temperature), CHRONO (stopwatch and 24 hour countdown timer), COMPASS, and ALARM. Some of the features have a bit of a learning curve but are easy to use and pick up for the most part. Obviously, my daily usage of the watch doesn’t have me using the complex compass features aside from finding my direction, and the same goes for the altitude and barometer functions. The thermometer must be taken off your wrist for a solid 10 minutes to cool down - else the temperature display will be affected by your body temperature. And I can’t quite figure out how to use all the barometer functions yet. Then again, living in California’s weather, I don’t really need to worry about the weather much. I like knowing these features are there, and am comfortable with the fact that I’ll most likely not use some of them. Still, I’d be upset if Tissot neglected to insert any of them! This is what you need to take away from me on this topic, that there are lots of features in the watch, all work, and you'll likely neglect a few. Tissot has thoroughly tested the movement, and the use thereof. There really aren’t many neglected areas of refinement or basic use. The features that logically should be there, are. For example, if you are using the stopwatch, while the numbers in the LCD panel are timing, the hands on the face are telling the time and not just idly pointing at the CHRONO section.
Information for the sensors is obtained through the back of the watch. There are some slits in the caseback that allow air and pressure to enter. Still, recall that I mentioned this watch is fully water resistant to 100 meters. Other watches such as Sunnto or Casio (that offer watches with similar functions) often place the sensors on the side of their watches. Tissot has each of these watches beat when it comes to user enjoyment as well as watch style. Operating any of these functions has the hands of the watch magically come to life and either point to the function you are using, or actually help. For instance, in compass mode, the hands of the watch form a compass need pointing to North, while the LCD panel reads out the degrees. This little aspect of the Tissot T-Touch line never gets old, and you’ll find yourself fiddling with it when you are bored. The people behind the ETA E48.351 movement (both ETA and Tissot are part of the Swatch Group) that powers the Tissot T-Touch Expert have really created something special. There are two major complaints people have behind the movement. Well, they are more wishes than complaints. Fans want to see a solar powered movement (though that would affect how nice the watch dial is, as that is where light would need to come in), and people have wished to have an atomic clock controlled Tissot T-Touch. I don’t know if either of these are really necessary. My take is that they would be nice, but only if Tissot was able to incorporate them and keep the Tissot T-Touch the beautiful watch that it is. In fact, I know of just one European watch maker that features atomic clock controlled watches (known battery hogs), that being Junghans (and the watches aren’t nearly as awesome looking as the T-Touch Expert). The majority of the atomic clock controlled watches out there are Japanese and simply fall into a different category than the Tissot T-Touch Expert watches.
Returning to my original statement regarding my feelings for quartz and mechanical watches, I’d like to tell you how the Tissot T-Touch Expert made me feel good about wearing a quartz watch again. No mechanical movement now or in the future will be able to do what this watch does. Not a chance. I don’t see this watch as being an homage to the fine tradition of watch making. Rather, the T-Touch Expert is a complex and wonderful gadget – one that happens to tell the time and sit on your wrist as well as perform many other functions. The Tissot T-Touch would make any boy the envy of the school yard, and make any grown man giddy at all the functionality. Men young and old alike will appreciate its looks and its character. This Tissot just epitomizes the watch you walk by seeing in a window and instantly know you want one. With retail price of around $1000 it isn’t the cheapest indulgence, but it’s well made, something you won’t regret, and can easily function as your weekend or weekday watch.
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I read a lot of comments about this watch thats very amazing…but none is so positive as your review…its been said that the functions doesnt work like 3 weeks after purchase…water sips into the watch and a lot of problem about this watch.im thinking of buying one for the looks obviously even without the function…but then again whats the use of a watch if it cant tell time with it.Still need your review about the watch problem….sad something so beautifull is so flawed.
Hi Ralf,
I know that some early Tissot T-Touch models had problems, but with the Tissot T-Touch Expert release, the majority of those were resolved. I have never experienced functions not working or water seeping in. That is quite odd. The time has always worked perfectly, and I’ve never heard of anything to the opposite. Even if it were a problem, Tissot would likely bend over backwards to resolve it. Thanks for reading and take care.
Dear all Tissot T-Touch reviewer out there, try asking around those owners of this watch and you will be getting more realistic feedback. I bought a titanium model in Year 2006 when it was just released and in less than a year, I have to send it in 3 times for repair. On the 2nd year, it broke down again and I sent it for another repair. Right now, it is starting to fail (some of the functions) are failing 3 months after the 4th repair. My Sin $20 Casio is still going strong after many years. I think Tissot should just stick to analog instead of digital technology which it is incapable of handling.
Hi,
In your response to this issue, I am sorry, but this does not apply to the Tissot T-Touch Expert line of watches. It is true that the original T-Touch line of watch had some issues, but reports seem to indicate that these issues have more or less gone away with the newer Tissot T-Touch movements, specifically those found in the T-Touch Expert line.
I would be just as upset as you are to have these issue – no doubt, but be sure to understand that the Tissot T-Touch line wasn’t even out yet in 2006, so it is the original watch you are having issues with. Thanks for commenting and take care.
Hi,
I’m afraid to contrast you, but I’m an owner of the Tissot T Touch (2007 model) and I can confirm the bad feedback of all the other readers and ownners about the watch(try to search in forums, google, etc.). Personally just now it is the second time it is out of order, so I think it is correct also to allert the peoples about the real problems this watches have. Thank you.
I can’t comment on situations aside from my own and my colleagues. There are no perfect mass produced watches, and I understand that issues may occur. Like I said, the newer Tissot T-Touch watches have greatly improved and will continue to improve. What was the specific issue that you have had with the watch if I may ask?
I purchased one of the original model t touch back in 02. I had zero problems until battery died in 08. Tissot service recently did complete “overhaul” for a reasonable fee. I felt need to comment after reading so many bad experiences with this model, My Tissot is 30m water resistance. That means don’t go near the water to me. So maybe my watch got less abuse than most
hi admin
I just picked up my new T Touch Expert model watch coupla days ago. I wouldn’t be able to comment on the functional reliability of the watch as yet..but so far im lovin it. The only problem im facing is the sensitivity of the titanium body to scratches. I understand its the toughest metal around.. but why does it get scratched so easily ? Is there any way to get rid of the scratches ?
Thanks !
Hi Stanley,
Titanium is hard and light.. but soft as a metal. I know.. sorta confusing. It does scratch easily, but there are ways to get rid of it. You can get some do it yourself kits online, but the best way is just to take it to a decent watch repair guy or jeweler who has experience polishing titanium. Thanks for reading and take care.
Thanks for the detailed review – one of the better ones I have seen for this watch.
I saw an original T-Touch a week ago on a cruise ship and fell in love with the touch face concept and look. Then I came home and found the newer “expert” model and am really considering a purchase.
I wish they made one with a black titanium strap. I like the black strap look with the light titanium body, but can’t see myself buying a rubber or “resin” strap.
What other “gadgety” watched can you recommend? Alos, I’m really into non-nascar auto racing – can you recommend any race-themed watches? I was hoping you would have a Tissot T-Racing watch review as well, but I couldn’t find one on this site. :<
Thanks for the great review!
When do you think the Pilot version will be available? I’m not sure if I like the pilot version look more or less than the standard expert. I do like the racing theme on the expert.
I still like the look of the T-Sport Racing watch with the paddle shifters, but you sure give up a lot of functionality with that watch compared to the t-touch line. Hmmm.
If you are gonna go quartz you should make the most of it – meaning get all the computerized bells and whistles. The Pilot version of the Tissot T-Touch Expert should be available soon, maybe this summer.
Hey there,
Thanks for the kind words. No black titanium unless you look at the Tissot T-Touch Trekking (in black PVD with matching bracelet). There are a number of cool gadgety watches out there, but Tissot is the best at what they do. Also look to the Casio Pathfinder series, Suunto watch, Timex Expedition WS4, and other depending on what you are looking for. Sector has some interesting ones that are certainly in the gadget range.
As for racing watches, there are really so many, I don’t know where to start. Probably the nicest are the French BRM watches. Those are pretty killer. Take care.
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Hello Everyone,
I have owned my Tissot T-touch t-navigator 3000 for a couple years now and it has given me no problems at all apart from it breaking under high temperature which is kinda my fault for wearing it in las vegas.
None the less, it is a very complex gadget and will attract attention from time to time when people find out what it can do which is nice.
If battery life is an issue i think you can put it in eco-bat when you are not using it and it also keeps telling time when its saving power so no need to readjust it. Not sure if that feature is avaliable on newer t-touch watches though.
Im also thinking of upgrading from my t-navigator and getting the t-touch expert in titanium, the exact same model from this review.
It is a must buy watch for all explorers and bond fans.
Jason
Thanks for the comment Jason. I saw the new line of Tissot T-Touch watches recently and the diver and pilot are killer. I talked to Tissot about the solar battery idea. It may or may not happen, but realize that the movement in the Tissot watches eats up more power that say in Casio as there are actual hands to move around.
The Tissot T-Touch Expert is a solid watch, and you’ll like it. New versions are coming out in steel (most likely) in case anyone is interested in that – but the Titanium is so nice and light.
I got my T Touch in 2003 and have never had a problem. The battery warning has now come on and it seems normal that these watches go about 6 years between batteries. I use it whilst sea kayaking, wind surfing, Mountaineering and rock climbing, in fact i wear it whatever i’m doing. I use most of the features and regularly forget i have the stopwatch running (which makes battery life more impressive). Only probs… very slight scratches on clasp, but as i said, i use it rock climbing etc and sometimes miss the lack of LCD backlight missing on the early ones.
And yes… you do play with the toys when bored
Oh.. should of said… even after six years, i have a sense of pride everytime i look at it.
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the great comment! Good to hear about your positive experience with the Tissot T-Touch watch line.
I want to buy the t-touch expert, but i don’t know if i should buy the stainless steel version or the titanium. Which one is better for a 16 year old?
Hi Sam,
The Tissot T-Touch expert is a watch I would have loved when I was 16, it is sporty good looks, and a lot of cool functionality. If you don’t might the weight of the watch (which you shouldn’t really), I would go for one of the steel versions as they are less prone to scratching that the more delicate surface of titanium – though titanium is not a bad choice if you are “kind” to your watches. Thanks for reading and take care!
Great artical!! I bought mine in Switzerland when i was on travel. i am very impressed with the larger size watch it has a mans feel to it. I’ve owned other versions of the watch but this one beats them all. The only con I could find is I wish it were an “blue” led instead. I was wondering though, Where I could get a Ti braclet cheap? I bought mine with the rubber band and want to add the Ti band. Can you send me some names. Thank You
V/R
PJM
Hi there,
Thanks again and take care.
Thanks for the comment. I am honestly not 100% sure where you can order a bracelet from other than Tissot. You have two options really. Try to get it through an authorized dealer or contact Tissot (via their website) directly. You’ll get a response from them and likely a price an method of buying the bracelet. They just don’t make it that easy
I GOT MY T-TOUCH LAST NOV. 2007 POLISH Ti. I’M GLAD DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. I’M ALWAYS USING TEMP., ALARM , STOP WATCH ALL THE TIME AND STILL IT’S WORKING FINE TILL DATE. I HAVE EVEN LEFT IT INSIDE THE CAR INTENTIONALLY (SUMMER TIME DUBAI) 56 DEGREES CEN. FOR ABOUT 2.5 HOURS AND STILL WORKS JUST FINE. NOW I’M PLANNING TO BUY THE T-TOUCH EXPERT OR THE SEA TOUCH NEXT TIME. THEY ONLY HAVE TO VERSION NOW AVAILABLE HERE IN DUBAI AS OF NOW THE BLACK DIAL AND WHITE DIALED SEA TOUCH. I’M WAITING FOR THE OTHER VERSIONS TO COME…. ARE THEY GOING TO MAKE THE SEA TOUCH IN Ti VERSION ALSO????
Thanks for the comment. I am not sure whether there will be a titanium version of the Tissot T-Touch. Hard to predict – though it isn’t out of the question. For example, The Tissot T-Touch Expert originally came only in Titanium and they just added a steel version. Maybe they will do the same (opposite) with the Sea-Touch. It all depends on how popular it is. None of the T-Touch watches have not enjoyed a few versions. Take care!
Hi
This is a brilliant watch and so far I am very happy with it. There is one question I am hoping someone could answer though.
When you acitvate the backlit display for the red glow, do people also see a tiny dot of light beding emitted from the very edge of the watch around the ‘35′ marker on the watch between the words ‘Alarm’ and ‘Compass’? (See the photo above of the watch taken in the dark with the display lit red, you can see a small amount of red light near the ‘35′ marker).
Do people think this is a reflection of the red light or hole in the watch face where light is seeping through? Is this a fault or as expected?
Thanks
Hi Jak,
Thanks for the question. There is no light leakage as this red area at 35 is just a reflection. I have to leave the shutter of the camera open for a while to capture the image, so understand that these reflections are going to be enhanced in photography. Take care.
Hi Admin
Thanks for your reply.
In a dark room, can you see any light from around the rim of your watch near to the 35 mark when the LCD is lit? You may need to hold the watch at a certian angle to see it. Though once you know its there, it is easy to see again.
I spoke with a Technical person at Swatch today as I thought this is a fault but I have been told that this is where the LED is place which illuminates the LCD as the LCD is not backlit. Apparently, there is a small LED around the 35 marker which is what I am seeing when the LCD is lit.
Do you think this is true or do I have a fault with the watch?
I also found this image on the web which shows some red light around the 35 mark:
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/IMG_1601.JPG
I have not physically been to a shop to see another watch yet but seeing photos on the web and speaking with Swatch – sounds like this is normal, but would like someone else who owns this watch to confirm this.
Thanks
Jak
Hi again,
I just looked at my Tissot T-Touch Expert and used the backlight. It is very simple what is going on. There is no “other” LED in that area, and there is no leakage. All that is happening is a minor reflection from one of the corners or sides of the LCD screen that is reflecting on that particular spot as it is slightly reflective. Hope that helps. It is really nothing at all to worry about. Take care.
Hi Admin,
Thanks for your reply.
I have just looked at the edge of my watch around the 35 mark under very bright sunlight and I can see a very small cut out in the edge of the rim, but you have to look really carefully to see it.
It is the gold coloured like rim on the very edge of the watch below the 35 mark, kind of tucked away under the rotating bezel.
This is where I am seeing the light escaping from, but as there is a cut out, it must be normal.
Phew, as last I can rest and not put it down to a defect.
When you spend this sort of money, you question annoying little things like this….sorry!
Thanks
Jak
Thanks for this informative review.
I saw the T-Touch Expert while on a trip to Switzerland and had to get it in the Titanium version with a rubber band. I’ve had no problems with any of the designed functionality. Just yesterday I took it on a long hike with 1100m elevation difference. The elevation it showed at the top was only off by 18m from the posted elevation. The difference is due to atmospheric pressure.
Overall, I’m glad that I bought the watch.
My only complaint is that the dial with North West South East on it scratches by just looking at it. Within a day of owning it, I got a 2cm long, very obvious scratch, and I am certain that I didn’t hit it against anything hard. Other titanium areas have marks on them too…the glass is spotless, however. Maybe after about a year I’ll take it to a professional to have the titanium polished, as per the Admin’s recommendation.
Highly recommend the watch so far.
Hi Michael,
Thanks for the comment. Take care.
Hi Admin,
I just bought Tissot T Touch today, the first generation. Hopefully it will last long and worth for the money paid.
From, KL. Malaysia.
Hello Sir,
Planning to buy Tissot Men’s T-Touch Polished Titanium Black Rubber Watch #T33.7.898.92 from Amazon.
1. Could you please comment whether this model is one of the reliable model of T-Touch ?
2. I’m going to buy it from US, but I’m staying in Middle-East. After a while, if there is any technical issues, do you think I can approach Tissot workshop in Middle-east country and can be get reliable services ?
Pls. do reply on my email.
Hi there,
Thanks for the comment. The model should be ok, but there is a very similar version of this watch in the T-Touch Expert line that isn’t too much more money, has more features, and has a reputation for having better performance. In terms of service in the Middle East, I don’t see why you would have any problems. Go to Tissot’s website and either search for local service centers, or ask them if they have a service center nearby. Plus all warranties should be international, but you can ask them to make sure. Thanks.
Dear Admin,
I found your advises are very effective.
1. Could you please specify the better model of Tissot T-Touch (better than Polished Titanium Black Rubber Watch #T33.7.898.92) you recomended, with part no. so that I can go ahead with purchase of the same.
2. Do you think the performance of the above model is similar to T-Touch expert pilot ?
3. When we can buy T-Touch expert pilot online, what would be he price ?
Again thanks for your advises.
Hi there,
The Expert model is the: T0134204720200. Not sure exactly when the T-Touch Pilot will be available online, but probably several months before the price goes down from $800-$900. The Pilot is basically the same watch save for a few exterior differences. Take care.
Hello Admin,
I saw Tissot Men’s T-Touch Expert watch #T013.420.46.207.00 (Picture missing in amazon site). Is this one is with brown leather-strap?
Could you please provide your expert advise and comparison with T0134204720200, which one is better ?
Appreciate your swift response.
Hello Admin,
I saw Tissot Men’s T-Touch Expert watch #T013.420.46.207.00 (Picture missing in amazon site). Is this one is with brown leather-strap?
Could you please provide your expert advise and comparison with T013 420 47 202 00, which one is better ?
Appreciate your swift response.
Great review! I bought my T-Touch Expert Titanium (brown leather band) a few days ago and I love it! It Looks good and I hope I’ll enjoy it for many years to come. I also ordered a rubber band for the summer so.
Hi
I boght a tissot touch and worked fine 6 months then the compass failed, after three months the watch failed complete, yhen i left in the draw an one day started to work again but onli the clock function the other functions do not work anymore
I´ve heard that this has happened to a lot of buyers a Tissot dealers dont repair under garanty the watch, and when you pay the watch only works for few month
My advice to you is dont buy this watch it is too expensive to have only a clock function, Tissot is not prepared to make electronic watches with such functions. you´d better by a seiko or citizen I have excelents expiriences with this brands and are cheaper and with better finish. It is better to have a japanesse watch to have tis swiss one with a lot of problems
Hi Luis,
Thanks for your comment. I knew this happened sometimes with older model Tissot T-Touch watches, but my understanding is that it was not the case with the T-Touch Expert watch. I even discussed this issue with Tissot personally, who mentioned that while it was an issue, it is something that has been resolved. Issues of course will occur, but I companies like Tissot do their best to make good on it. Else I will go and bug them about it.
should i buy a tissot t-touch expert is it reliable will tissot functions fail when i used it for a short period of time
hi justin
i recommend not to by t-touch expert many costumers had problems with t-touch so my advice is not to buy it.
Bought this watch 6 weeks ago. Well worth the expense. Comments every time I wear it and you’re right, when bored, it’s a lot of fun to play with
I agree, it is fun to play with when there is idly time.
HI! one question:the hands is paint whit Superluminova?
Hi Nero,
I think it sure is SuperLumiNova. Take care.
Hi,
Just wanted to say that I have been wearing the Tissot T-Touch for 2 years now (which has been great) and seriously wanting to upgrade to the Expert, however I have a couple questions regarding to the dual time and alarm functions, hopefully you can help.
Firstly, due to my work in aviation I like to have my local timezone displayed on the analogue, whilst UTC displayed digitally. Is this possible? And how many timezones am I able to choose from to display?
Secondly, if I have a particular timezone selected on the digital display, how does this affect me setting the alarms? I.e. Am I still able to set the alarm to my local timezone without having to do any crazy timezone calculations in my head all the time?
I really hope you can shed light on this…..As I fear this may turn me off buying this great looking and functional watch.
Many Thanks.
Hi Conrad,
Yes to the first question where you can have two times on the dial at the same time (one analog, one digital). As far as the alarm goes, I think it is based on the zone you are set it, though not sure. I am not around the watch right now cause I can’t check. Basically, the digital time is set between zone 1 and zone 2. And you can switch them relatively easily. What ever the case maybe, I think the alarm will always go off looking at the time on the main dial. So you’ll never have to guess when it goes off. Hope that helps. Take care.
Hi,
thanks for your review. I had bought a Touch Expert with titanium strap. I’m using it for work as well as play and it works without any problems. Great watch..
I am happy to have provided you with the review. Take care and enjoy the Tissot watch.
Hi, I am thinking about buying a T-Touch Expert, but can’t really decide between the Pilot or normal expert titanium. Apart from aesthetics, is there any difference between them? Also, do you know when the Pilot model will be available?
Many thanks
Hi Jamie,
Other than style and strap options there is no difference as far as I could tell. I was able to handle a pre-production Pilot and it was quite nice. They should be available about now.. but still hard to get. You might want to ask an authorized dealer if they can get you one. Or just wait a bit more if you want the Pilot. Again, at this point it is just a matter of style – both are cool watches.
I bought my T-Touch nearly 2 years ago and should have Googled it before buying. I have had it back to Tissot 3 times and I only wear it on special occassions. I have 3 other watches (seiko, Nike & Fossil)I wear to work or to the beach and they are far more reliable. When in China recently I met a fellow traveller from Mexico who was wearing a T-Touch and he was having problems too. Tissot should have recalled these watches or should exchange them for the newer model (with maybe a cash adjustment). We should start a class action against Tissot. I paid a lot of money for a ‘lemon’.
Very sorry to hear there are people that have had problems with their T-Touch watches. I bought my first T-Touch in 2004. In 2009 (June) I gave it away to a friend as a gift because I upgraded to the Expert. Between the two watches, I have been in four motorcycle accidents, to 48 states, 14 countries, sky diving, scuba diving, and many other rough and nasty adventures. I’m happy to say that even through some pretty hairy hits that I thought would surely be the end, I have never had a single problem out of the T-Touch family of watch. Sure there is room for problems with these high tech watches; there is room for problems with anything high tech. To say “don’t buy one “ is like saying don’t board a plane, buy a cell phone, computer, car, ipod, or have any type of surgery. If you like the watch, Live a little, Buy one. I think it’s true that “Most things we worry about, never happen”.
Thanks for that comment on your good experience. I appreciate it. Take care.
hi,
i bought my t-touch in 2007, since then all i got has been trouble.in 1 year i sent it to the service 4 times and they changed its mechanism 3 times.this time they said they may change it with another model, i want an expert but i have doubts, i do not trust them anymore. on the other hand it looks great and fun i can not give up on it. if they agree, i will ask for t-touch expert, i will take a big risk but we will see and i rely on admin’s comments on expert. admin, if you are wrong, i will find you:)
I’m afraid I need to join the group against the T-Touch. I got my Stainless steel T-Touch from a jeweler in June of 06 and 2 years later it began to loose some of the functions. Because I found it an attractive and reliable time piece, I resigned to the reality of not have the additional features. 6 weeks ago the watch quit altogether and Tissot wants over 1/3 the price of the watch to repair it. Based on the apparent reliability of the “repaired” Tissots, I think I’ll pass and count my losses. An expensive lesson to be sure.
Thanks for your comment. I know it is easy to bunch them together, but you are talking about the original T-Touch watch, while the T-Touch Expert as seen here has fixed most of the problems that people have. Take care.
Hi Mate,
Thanks for the very prompt response with regards to my previous question about setting alarms with timezones, it was a great help. Consequently, I purchased the Expert last week and love it!!! Everything I wanted in the old T Touch I now have in the Expert.
However, I am hoping you could help me with a question I hope is not a fault with my watch please. When you select the METEO function the watches hands become superimposed and indicate what the weather will be doing. As you know, it does this via the hands either being at the 12 o’clock position, or going to either +/- 2,4,6 minutes either side to display a forecast. However, I have noticed that sometimes the hands will indicated in between these values (eg. At +/- 3 or 5 minutes either side of the 12 position) even though the hands are perfectly superimposed or “synched” when I select any of the other functions. Therefore, do you or anyone else know if the hands don’t HAVE to display at the +/- 2,4,6 minute positions (ie. Anywhere in between to be more accurate), or do I have a potential fault? If you could also respond to
my email address that would be great (conrad.stalling@yahoo.com.au). Many thanks.
my mind at ease knowing this is supposed to happen.
If anybody wants to check the T-Touch Expert out in detail, the Tissot website has some videos:
http://support.tissot.ch/index.php?mod_video/idvid_0001/vid_TTouchExpert_en_02.flv/langSelected_EN
i just purchased the T-Touch Expert with leather band. This is the 41st watch that I own and it ranks with the best. i am sure I will be using it a lot as the weight and feel is great . the only problem I have had is that I am unable to change the temperature setting to fahrenheit from celsius, but I will figure out how to change it sooner or later.
Those of you who are planning to buy T-touch, please STAY AWAY. I bought one in late 2007 and its gone for repair twice. functions do fail especially altimeter and Meteo. The quality of machine inside is pathetic for the price tag that Tissot charges. go for Casio latest edifice watches. If earlier generation were defective then why Tissot is not compensating customers???
I am dizzy from reading these back and forth reviews and comments on the Titanium Expert line!
It appears that there are so many dang opinions out there. Bottom line is the watch looks outstanding! BUT- are the features flawless? Sounds like a “NO” If your features dont work what good is it?
No watch company is going to warranty scuff/scratch marks on the band either- they call it normal wear and tear (for the price thats BS) Someone from Tissot should respond to all these questions from history on this watch and return issues, please!
Semper Fi !
Hi there,
You make a good point. Lots of people don’t understand that the movement in the original Tissot T-Touch and T-Touch Expert are pretty different. Some people have been complaining about issues with the original, when they have been resolved to an extent here. I don’t use my Tissot in any hardcore manner, but I haven’t had issues with it. It is a complex computer movement, and I know that Tissot tends to be good about fixing issues.
I did talk to someone at Tissot about this. These are known issues that they have worked on. Watch companies to follow aBlogtoRead.com, so while they don’t respond much, they do take these things into consideration. Hope that helps. Take care.
I purchased my T-Touch in 2005. I have worn it a very few times. I really like the looks and based on the Tissot name thought it would be very good quality. I recently brought it in for service as it was not working at all. I was told it was very dirty inside and the entire mechanism needed to be replaced. I was told this was not unusual as several other T-Touch watches they serviced has the same problems. The cost for service is about half of what I originaly paid for the watch. Needless to say I am very disappointed and frustrated. I would hope that Tissot would work with me on this matter as to repair or purchase of another Tissot watch. I would like a contact person or maybe through the store wher purchase was made as it is an authorized Tissot rep. Thanks.
Dear Admin, I am in the process of deciding whether or not to purchase the T-touch. All the issues brought up on line made me think twice about the purchase. You kept saying the T-touch expert is different than the original t-touch, and most issues got resolved. I have 3 questions:
(1).Will you conider T33.7.658.81 the original batch that have issues? (2). What is the case thickness for T013.420.17.011.00 (3). What is the major change in the expert model that makes it more reliable than the original t-touch? Thanks
Sorry,
I’d like to explain, but it is a long discussion. Just compare the specs of both watches. There is plenty of details around the net. Take care
I’M PLANING TO BUY A T TOUCH,
BUT IT SEEMS LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH T TOUCH
AND EXPERT SEEMS TO BE OK, BUT EXPENSIVE,
T TOUCH IS IT REALY THAT BAD ,
I MEAN WHO WANTS TO BUY A WATCH WITH LOTS OF MONEY
AND FIND OUT ITS NOT THE PERFECT ONE.
SOME ARE NOT WILLING TO TEST THEM
YOU SUPPOSE TO TEST IT B4 SENDING IT TO MARKET
SO I’M KIND OF LOST HERE,
TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY ? THAT IS THE QUESTION ?
You’ll feel more secure with the newer models. Plus they are better watches all around.
I bought a Tissot T-Touch three years ago. While it was working, I loved it. However, this fall, the compass and alarm functions stopped working. The store where I bought it from sent the watch to the repair center and an estimate came back for $275.00 for the repair and would take more than a month before it could be fixed. I declined to have the service and the watch was returned. Upon receipt, I checked to see how it was working and found that the barometric function was now impaired and I could not reset the time (it’s still on daylight savings time). What I have left is a watch that cannot even show the correct time of day, except during the summer in the Pacific time zone.
Recently I purchased a Casio Pathfinder from Costco for $69.00 which as all the functions of the T-Touch and more, and will probably last for decades. It’s ugly, but at least it can tell the correct time of day.
In my opinion, the T-Touch is a poorly designed, unreliable, and overpriced watch which is backed up by expensive repairs and poor customer service.
The problems with the service that you are mentioning plague most of the Swiss watch industry. By no means are they unique to Tissot when they occur.
I bought my first T-touch, a titanium model, in February 2003. It is still on its original battery today, and has performed flawlessly. I recently passed it on to my son, and picked up a new T-Touch Expert for myself. In addition to the T-touches, I have several other Tissot watches in my collection (PRS516 auto chrono, seastar 1000, and a le-locle auto), and believe them to be a good balance between quality and affordability. I will continue to support Tissot for many years to come.
Hi,
Going over with the feedbacks of t-touch users, I can only surmise that we can never find a perfect watch. For some, maybe perhaps what they acquired were defective from the very beginning or maybe the defect was a result of too much wear & tear usage.
Anyway, I bought my t-touch in 2007 and until now with proper care, it is still functioning as expected.
I am even planning to buy a sea touch this christmas.
Best regards.
Still hurts me the $600 that i´ve lost buying this watch, i never have done such a great mistake buying a watch, When the tissot watch has 6 month fails and i took it to the dealer he told that the repair cost $250, it happened to me the same thing that have happend to a lot a tissot buyer, Dont buy this watch i thougth that the people say about this watch was a lie, but i made a big mistake
My best advice is: Dont by this watch.
thanks for your review.
I planed to buy a t touch expert titanium..but with those reviews I got really upset,although I have a prs 200 for more than 6 years without any problem.I belived in tissot quailty unless I heared these comments.
I have some qouestions about the material
what is the difference bettwen titanium and pvd titanium….does the second one hasa better strenght against scratches?
Is there any model of expert avalale with pvd titanium?
Hi Everybody,
I want to buy the new T-touch expert titanium, but i’m still hesitating…
i need your honest advice, do u advise me to buy it if i take care of it and if i don’t swim or use water while wearing it?
Regards,
hi…
the watch can be danified by products (like clorine, etc) that are used in public swimming pools?
Regards…
I don’t think a PVD model is in the works. It might increase the scratch resistance a bit, but PVD isn’t necessarily design for that. I still believe in the quality of the watch, but there are problems to be found from time to time with other people it seems.
Hi guys:)
Thanks for the review and for the comments too, it was the best way to learn about this watch!
I still have two more questions:
1. It’s easy to find somebody, who can polish my watch, but after this ‘treatment’ the watch will continue to remain sensitive to scratches, right? There is no way to make a titanium object(for ex. a watch) more resistant to scratches after production, only if there is from PVD, I guess… But if you know about ways to do this, help us!
2. A colleague wants to sell a T-touch expert for me for only 200$, but I’m not sure, it’s not a fake, despite he has a box (and all shit coming with this watch) that looks original. How can I determine if this watch is original and not some chinese fake, that looks and feels just like the original one? Is there any individual identification on the housing or a serial number or something like that(that can be checked on the internet…I heard sometihng about that…), which proves the originality?
And if the watch is stolen, is there a way to get help from Tissot when I have a problem with the watch during the warranty period or they will call the police, if I bring it to a workshop or brand store and I don’t have the bill or warranty card?
Please help me, because I don’t want to buy a fake or unrepairable(because it’s might be stolen) watch for 200$, but if the stuff is ‘cool’, I will pounce on it;)
dear freinds
I bought a t-toch expert titanium..exactly as shown in above picture!
It really looks good and u will have a nice felling of wearing that.
best regards
After 10 days in possesion, the ring for turning the compas came off! there is a green holder under that with 2 notches which fit in the back of the spinning ring. This is quite bad for such an expensive watch. I have had a normal T-Touh before this for NINE (9) years with only one battery change… Have contacted Tissot. Very curious what they will do with my problem.
I bought a T-touch for its looks and fuctions. I regret that, ive been in the repair centre 3 times here in Singapore, each time it has taken about 6 weeks to get it back. Its completely stopped now and ive written my purchase off as a mistake, Im not wasting any more time on it. This watch suffers from all kinds of problems, one of which is apparent hypersensitivity to even weak mangnetc fields (dont travel with it as may be damaged by the metal detectors), it isnt even sweat proof let alone water proof or even rain proof. And I guess it isnt resistant to the slightest of the shocks of ordinary usage. This was my first Tissot and will certainly be my last. A piece of junk.
Bought a titanium T-Touch August ‘08. Returned it to service centre Dec ‘08, and have just taken it back again, Dec ‘09. Love the look and features, but wish for reliability. I actually take care of this watch and it has let me down, so I am disappointed.
I am planning on purchasing the new Tissot T Touch Expert Titanium in the near future. I’ve been looking at the original ones for quite some time, and have decided to rule them out since the new and improved model seems worth the extra money. I was just wondering – do you think I should buy an extended warranty with it? This watch is a high quality $1000+ watch… Shouldn’t it be built to last a lifetime? I appreciate everyone’s thoughts on this matter.
To admin: Dont lie to the people Tissot dealer even respond for the repair of this bad watch
You simple loose your money
Who could advise me what is the battery type for the T-Touch Expert and give hints on do it yourself-replacing of the battery by a spare one in case of emergency.
In the wilderness you sometimes do not have the Tissot service centre nearby. the Tissot user manual does not give me any indication.
i brought a new t touch expert white dial stainless steel.but the backside inscription does not say t touch expert,it says only t-touch.pls help me out here.is the watch which i brought legitimate
I bought my T-Touch in 2006, and luckily have been very happy with it. Now, my battery died. The jeweler told me that I have to send it to Tissot for a new battery and reseal for water resistance. Is this true, or can I replace it my self? I have see examples of how-to replace the battery on the web, but no one talks about a seal.
Thanks
There shouldn’t be an issue in changing the battery. You can probably do it yourself without issue. Tissot will just charge you a lot.
i brought a new t touch expert white dial stainless steel.but the backside inscription does not say t touch expert,it says only t-touch.pls help me out here.is the watch which i brought legitimate.pls somebody help me out
Just bought a Tissot T Touch Expert Titanium yesterday! Absolutely love it! In reply to NIRMAI, the back of mine (the underside of the watch) does say T Touch Expert. You probably never bought the Expert, but the original one.
As an avid outdoorsman I have been looking for a watch suitable for that use. I have been doing a little research on the subject and was steered to Tissot. Looking around my local jewelers I found what I thought was the perfect watch for me, a Tissot T-Touch titanium. It was very light, had a good appearance on my wrist(small) and I really liked the functions. After reading the comments on your review of the expert(too big for me) I have many doubt’s. I am retired and cannot afford a $7-800 mistake. If I am reading your comments correctly, I can purchase a T-Touch that was manufactured recently(after 2008) without too much of a worry about failure. How can I (if it is possible) tell when the watch was made?
Hi – Just a quick note to say I was given my T-Touch Expert (Titainium) as a 25th Wedding Anniversary Present in August 09. It’s been fantastic! – Love the look and the features, used all functions and find no issues. (Would be nice if Tissot has included atomic time synch and solar power) – I’m a very happy man!
The T-Touch “Expert” is the model you are looking for. Just look forward and not the original. They don’t look alike exactly either. If you are really worried about cost and are mostly interested in functionality, it might be a good idea to simply look at one of the Casio Pathfinder watches. Such as the PAW 1500 or PAW 2000.
Hi,
This is a great website and has really given me two good reviews of the watches I have been looking at over the Cristmas period. I intend to buy one of these in the next two weeks, but decided to hold off and look at reviews on-line – hence finding your site. I am looking at the Tissot T-Touch Expert Titaniam and the Citizen AT Skyhawk and I am torn betweem the two. I love the functionality of the T-Touch and it gives me something the Citizen does not – a compass (I was looking at buying a casio just for that functionality), but I like the Atomic time keeping of the Citizen. I have been told to not worry about the Eco-Drive power of the Citizen, as replacing the capacitor inside the Citizen every 8-10 years, costs as much as replacing the Tissot battery every 5 years, so have been told to ignore that. So, there is the wonders of the T-Touch functionality and it’s compass, over the Citizen functionality and the Atomic time keeping. I’m not a watch expert, but in going into high street shops, one favoured the Tissot Swiss made watch, the other favoured the mass produced Citizen watch and a shop that stocked neither advised to always put Swiss made ahead of Japanese….. I love both watches, so I’m asking you, as somebody who clearly know’s his stuff, if you were given the choice of the two watches, which one would you go for – simple Tissot or Citizen please…. I’m then of to the shops….
Thanks in advance and best wishes.
Karl (in the UK)
Karl the question isn’t fair because you are comparing apples and oranges. These are not the same watch at all. I recommend that when it comes down to it you value the style you like most and the ease of you use. Try this. Keep images of both watches around. Then look at a bunch of other watches. After that look at both the Tissot and Citizen again. Which ever one you like better after all that you should get. If you are really in need of the functions, then consider those as well.
Could you tell me if Tissot has stopped making the T-Touch and is only making the Expert? I have a small wrist and the Expert is just too big and heavy, whereas the T-Touch is just right.
Hi admin.
I have bought a Touch expert a few days ago.But i don’t know turn on the red light to see in the dark, tha manual dont explain that.
Thanks for help and congratulations for the complete review.
Richard,
I actually thought the same thing as you initially, but after having the Tissot T-Touch Expert on for a little bit, it felt so confortable. I have small wrists (7inch) as well, but it actually fits perfectly and BIG watches are the style anyways. The originial T-Touch is slightly smaller, but has a wide variety or problems and complaints. To me, it was worth the little bit extra for a new and improved watch. As for size, it really isn’t a huge difference. Hope this helps.
I’am just curious,how is the shock resistent of the watch ,I swing a hammer for a living,wondering how well it would hold up.Thanks.
I bought Tissot T-touch on may 2008.
It was in 2009 on repair because falling all function except time and stopwatch. Now again in January 2010 it is back in Swiss for repair. Again SAME malfunction! Again one month of waiting for repair. If only original T-touch have problems why they (Tissot) didn’t offer replace or upgrade of problematic models!?
It is my first and the last Tissot because unfair play of this pretend to be good manufacturer!!!!
After reading all the comments I have just purchased the Tissot T-touch expert pilot. The functions are great and I love the watch. However I was slighly dissapointed to notice some tollerance between the watch case and the compass ring. I can slightly move the compas ring vertical and horizontal from the case. Is this normal?
This is in response to this review generally and to Karl Howe specifically, if he hasn’t already made his decision.
First of all, excellent review. I have had this watch since the day it appeared in the market. And I have had not a single problem! Everything works as one would expect. A lot of thought has gone into the user interface.
The reviewer missed mentioning that the alarm on this thing is really loud. It is actually usable instead of the pathetic ‘beep’ that most other watches produce.
Karl, I don’t miss atomic syncing at all. I set the watch when I bought it. Today, after a little over a year, my watch is still within 1 second of atomic time. Given this kind of accuracy I don’t see the point in blowing battery in the watch simply to find out the correct time.
I have both the watches that Karl mentions and here is what I say – Get the one that you like on your wrist. Don’t consider solar or atomic at all. They are both meaningless in this case.
Mike_Duxxi, you must have figured out by now. Just hold the T button for more than 2 seconds and the light will come on. It IS mentioned in the manual.
Thanks for this great review.
To Tie,
I have a Tissot T-Touch Expert and actually noticed this the other day. I was wondering the exact same thing! Is this normal? Is it made like that so it is more absorbant to shock or something…? For mine, it seems like there is a slight space between the case and the compass ring, and I can push the compass ring down slightly. It’s hardly noticable, but if I look close enough, you can tell there is some play. Anyone else have any thoughts?
Thanks for your nice words. The comments started getting so plentiful I just sort of sat back and watches them grow!
Nothing to worry about, this occurs on many watches.
i am very interested with the t-touch expert titanium and inspired to get one for my future husband.the features really2 sophisticated and great but what i am scared now is the sustainability of this watch..i’ve read a lot comments!! and i am getting extremely upset with all of them
I have had my T-Touch Titanium for 3 years and during that time I have sent it back 3 times for a total time of 2 to 3 months each time.The first time they told me it would be 250 bucks to repair it. It was under warranty and thank goodness I was able to get it repaired for free. Now out of warranty I have lost one of the buttons (2nd time) and shortly after that the hands started going crazy and would not stop moving in a circle until 3 days later when it finally died. I love the watch and all it is supposed to do but it cannot even do the most basic watch function of telling the time. Unfortunately Tissot likes the service revenue it generates. Something is wrong with this picture.
Hello! I just have one couple of days ago thanks to your excellent review too. As a brand new owner I have nothing to add so far but I have a query about timezones: seems to me that analog dial (hands) are always synchronized to timezone T1. As a frequent flyer changing timezones I would like to have analog dials sync’ed to T2 but it appears that analog display is ‘driven’ by digital T1 only, meaning there is no way to select T2 on digital & sync hands to that zone. Is this the case since I can’t figure it out & the instructions are not clear. TIA
Ok. I think I should re-educate the masses on how to spot a T-Touch Expert. The T-Touch Expert and the T-Touch are two DIFFERENT beast all together. The Expert uses an altogether different movement than the T-Touch. The T-TOUCH EXPERT has a BIGGER LCD (with backlight) than the T-Touch. And on the caseback (the back of the watch), “T-TOUCH EXPERT” are stamped at the bottom. Also, the EXPERT is A LOT BIGGER than the T-Touch. Heck, the EXPERT is a lot BIGGER than most of the other watches out there (think SunDial size) at 44-45mm.
Most if not all of the complains are directed at the original T-touch (minus the Expert). The Expert has a 100m water resistant (again, stamped in big words on the caseback). So, if at the back of the watch, yours has the words “30m water resistant” etched over it. Tough luck, you got the ORIGINAL T-Touch, in which case you better say your prayers or chuck that bugger and get a T-Touch Expert instead.
This is a review on the T-TOUCH EXPERT and not the older models which are problem prone. The NEW T-TOUCH EXPERT won’t malfunction unless you really abuse it (eg. taking a hammer to it).
I just wish Tissot would make an announcement to re-educating the public that 30m watches (eg. the old T-Touch) shouldn’t be exposed to water. You can’t take an old T-Touch (with 30m WR) to swim, shower or even dive with it. You will need a minimum of 10 Bar WR (100m) for surface swimming. 20 Bar (200m) and above for recreational diving.
Now, be truthful, how many of you guys who are having trouble with the original T-Touch took it out for a swim, shower with it, or wore it out while it was raining? C’mon, let me see a show of hands..
Really, thanks a lot for this comment
T-Touch is rubbish. Not just muy opinion asa consumer, but confirmed by a reputable repair business. Don’t go near one.
Hi there i am planning to go to Las Vegas around the 18th of august this year, where should i go for a reasonably priced T-Touch expert ? Thanks in advance 4 your reaction !
Grtx,
GerarD
Yes…… I was one of the people who was proud to have bought the T Touch (cant comment for the expert).
Bought it in late 2007, had the battery changed by a local guy who is a watch/clock expert early this year 2010.(two months out of warrantee)
Had a shower and camped in the rain for day- it fogged up and stopped. Obviously changing the battery affected the seal because I have been wearing it in the shower since I bought it.
I bought it for say $1100 and they want $490 to fix it! I feel ripped off.
The dealer here (Aus) is Swatch. I spoke to them and they kept saying that wearing it in the shower voids the warrantee although they couldnt show me in the handbook. I wrote a letter to the head of the department 3 weeks but have yet heard anything.
You would think with the massive mark-up that are on watches that they could nealy send me a new watch for $490 and forget about repairing it.
I would be a sucker to pay $490 to have a faulty watch repaired. I agree with many of the other posters that when you spend that type of money originally that you should get many years of service- not 2. If I get it repaired it will have cost me over $700 a year for the privilidge of wearing a T Touch!
Hope others have had better luck because I’m a little embarrased for spending this amount of dough.