Tissot Men’s 40mm Watch (T156.410.22.041.00)

A blue-dialled Tissot dress watch, 40 mm across. The bezel is fluted rather than plain, cut with fine vertical grooves running around the case. Case and Wrist Presence Two tone rose gold silver and 40 mm wide, the 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 A blue dial with stick markers and a date window makes this an easy watch to read at a glance, in a boardroom or in low light. 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 keeps time here, with the date wheel advancing once every 24 hours. There is no winding routine to keep up and no mainspring to wind down. The trade-off for that convenience is a movement you cannot see through a case back, which is typical of quartz at this level. Bracelet and Fit The bracelet can be sized by a jeweller removing or adding links, which is the only way to get an exact fit on a metal band. 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 Little upkeep is needed beyond a timely battery change, done by someone who will also check the case seals. Keep it clear of magnets and away from direct 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 T156.410.22.041.00 Case Diameter 40 mm Case Colour Two tone rose gold silver Dial Colour Blue Movement Quartz Functions Date Bracelet Bracelet 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.