Tissot has kicked off its 2026 collection with a quintet of chronographs.
That includes one automatic model at a killer price.
The link between chronographs and racing is a well-storied one. For decades, these watches have been an indispensable tool for racers and their teams, as they seek to accurately time their fast-paced exploits.
While other brand's have legacy with racing on four wheels, Tissot's is firmly cemented in the two-wheeled arena. That includes a partnership with MotoGP, and to celebrate that, there are five new watches entering the fray.
The most noteworthy is the MotoGP Special Edition, which makes used of a skeletonised Valjoux A05.951 movement. That sits within a 45mm stainless steel case, complete with a forged-carbon insert atop a black PVD-coated bezel.
That comes on a striking red rubber strap, and is water resistant to 100m. Priced at £1,950 (approx. €2,225 / US$2,650 / AU$3,700), this might be one of the best value automatic chronographs on the market right now.
For those with smaller budgets, there's also a quartz version of the model, which does away with the snazzy automatic movement and keeps the cost down in the process.
Thanks to the slimmer nature of the quartz movement, this one should also sit a little more comfortably on the wrist than the previous model. Priced at £630 (approx. €720 / US$850 / AU$1,195) this one is also a little easier on the wallet.
Elsewhere, the range contains a non-MotoGP associated version of that 45mm quartz chronograph in a rather fetching blue hue. That's paired with a couple of smaller 38mm versions, which should be a welcome addition for smaller wrists.
Each of those comes on a silicone strap, with a slim case and 100m of water resistance. Priced at £530 (approx. €605 / US$710 / AU$1,005) for the 45mm version, and £520 (approx. €595 / US$700 / AU$985) for the 38mm ones, these should be a popular pick for a wide array of people and wrist sizes.
