Tissot Men’s 40mm Chronograph Watch (T150.417.11.051.00)

The Tissot T150.417.11.051.00 is a chronograph carrying a black dial, 40 mm across. It carries a small yellow graphic at the centre of the dial and a black leather strap with yellow piping and perforations. Case and Wrist Presence At 40 mm, the silver case is a classic size that sits comfortably under a cuff without crowding a narrower wrist. Seen face-on, the proportions favour the dial over the bezel, which is typical of this style of watch. Dial and Legibility Three sub-dials sit on the black face for the chronograph functions, alongside stick markers and a date window. The layout is busy by design but the black background keeps it readable. In low light the polished edges of the markers still catch what light there is, which helps more than raw brightness would. Movement and Functions Quartz powers the movement and the chronograph function. The battery does the work a mainspring would otherwise do, and the two pushers flanking the crown start and stop the stopwatch. The trade-off for that convenience is a movement you cannot see through a case back, which is typical of quartz at this level. Strap and Fit Fitted with a black leather strap, it will soften and pick up a light patina over time rather than staying showroom-flat. Who This Watch Suits Good fit for someone who wants one watch that works for the office and still has a story on the dial, rather than switching between a dress piece and a sports piece. Care and Maintenance Have the battery changed by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk; a proper change reseats the case seals at the same time, which is what actually protects it from moisture. Keep it away from strong magnets and out of direct heat. About the Brand The Tissot name goes back to 1853 in Switzerland, and the Swiss Made wording on the dial is not decorative; it means the watch meets the country’s own rules for the term. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tissot Model / Reference T150.417.11.051.00 Case Diameter 40 mm Case Colour Silver Dial Colour Black Movement Quartz Functions Chronograph, date Strap Black leather Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence It ships new and unworn, in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and carries a 24-month international manufacturer’s warranty on the movement from the day it reaches you – battery and normal wear excluded. Delivery anywhere in South Africa is tracked. The Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging, and a manufacturing defect within the warranty period is put right at no cost.