Tissot Men’s 40mm Watch (T150.410.16.051.00)

Here is a Tissot three-hand date watch built around a black dial, 40 mm across. 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 The black dial keeps to stick hour markers, a date window and a plain minute track. Nothing fights for attention, which is the point of a dial like this. 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 The movement is quartz. It is not the watch to buy for mechanical romance, but it is accurate, needs almost no attention, and the date only asks for a manual nudge past the short months. 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 The black leather strap is the usual trade-off: less durable in wet conditions than a bracelet, but it breaks in and moulds to the wrist in a way metal cannot. Who This Watch Suits It fits a wrist that wants one dependable watch for work and everything else, rather than a rotation of different pieces for different occasions. Care and Maintenance A flat battery left sitting inside the case is the most common cause of avoidable damage, so have it replaced promptly by a watchmaker who can check the seals while it is open. Avoid magnets and prolonged heat. About the Brand Tissot has been making watches in Switzerland since 1853, and the name on this dial reflects that: a Swiss Made watch built to an established, unfussy standard rather than a fashion cycle. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Tissot Model / Reference T150.410.16.051.00 Case Diameter 40 mm Case Colour Silver Dial Colour Black Movement Quartz Functions Date Strap Black leather Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence Buying online comes down to trusting what actually arrives. This watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, covered by a 24-month international manufacturer’s warranty on the movement from the date you receive it, excluding the battery and normal wear. Delivery is nationwide and tracked. Under the Consumer Protection Act you can return an unworn watch in its original packaging, and any manufacturing fault inside the warranty period is repaired or replaced at no cost.