Whereas its main focus has been the extremely profitable PRX assortment for a few years, final 12 months, Tissot determined to return to fundamentals by discreetly reinterpreting one in all its classics, the Chemin des Tourelles assortment. Subtly redesigned, upgraded mechanically with a Powermatic 80 motion and providing new and chic dial designs, the revamped Chemin des Tourelles is the model’s definition of a traditional, elegant watch at a good value. Now increasing the gathering and providing a view of the mechanics on each side is the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton Assortment.
In case you take a look at Tissot’s assortment, in addition to Heritage-oriented watches and sports activities fashions such because the PRX or the Seastar, you’ll discover an array of traditional watches. There’s the Gentleman, which could be outlined as a contemporary casual-chic possibility; then comes the Le Locle, with its textured dials and retro model, and at last, there’s the Chemin des Tourelles, which could be seen as a recent tackle the elegant all-rounder watch. It would sound barely complicated, however trying carefully at these three collections, you’ll simply spot the variations.
As stated, the Chemin des Tourelles was revamped final 12 months, introducing the Powermatic 80 motion to all 15 references – which incorporates 42mm, 39mm and 34mm choices – in addition to a redesigned case and up to date dial patterns and colors, delicate modifications to maintain the gathering up-to-date and related. Now, Tissot introduces three new fashions within the vary, with openworked dials – and opposite to the Le Locle assortment that solely advantages from the Open Coronary heart idea with a gap over the stability, the Chemin des Tourelles reveals many of the mechanics by means of its dials.
For now, Tissot solely presents its Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton in mid-size circumstances, that means a 39mm diameter – which is, in our opinion, the perfect dimension on this assortment, a nice combine between modernity and luxury. The case, with an inexpensive thickness of 11.2mm, follows the identical design as final 12 months’s replace, with extra curves on the edges and bezel, shorter and slimmer lugs, higher profile ergonomics and a tapered aspect design that makes it visually lighter. The size of the case, at 43.7mm, additionally makes it compact and chic on the wrist. Water resistant to 50 metres, these new skeleton fashions characteristic a domed sapphire crystal on prime and a see-through caseback.
The essential replace right here is the opening on the dial, ensuring that the motion is seen. The Powermatic 80 may not be the prettiest of actions, however it’s been handled right here with vertically brushed surfaces and gives a transparent view of the mechanics – all the time an effective way to find out how a mechanical watch works. The show of this Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton has been simplified, because the date has been eliminated.
There are three variations of the Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton. The primary is a traditional for the gathering, with its blue dial, its clou de Paris sample and utilized Roman numerals. As for the closed dial model, this blue mannequin is worn on a 5-link stainless-steel bracelet. Tissot additionally presents a chic and heat model with an ivory (I personally assume it must be known as champagne) model with a properly executed domed and brushed dial, on which you’ll discover gold-coloured fingers and baton markers. The final model is a bolder take, with a black PVD-coated case, a smoked crystal dial and gray markers and fingers. These two variations are provided on nubuck-like straps, closed by a folding clasp. Some good particulars could be seen on all three references, such because the two-tone (polished and blasted) fingers, the domed profile of each the dial and the fingers and, on the black and ivory variations, a pearl-like minutes observe.
Below the hood is Swatch Group’s go-to motion, the Powermatic 80. An evolution of the 2824 structure, this computerized calibre gives a stable 80-hour energy reserve and is supplied with an anti-magnetic Nivachron hairspring. The see-through caseback reveals the opposite aspect of the motion with its fairly industrial ending (to be anticipated contemplating the worth…).
Now obtainable from the model and retailers and a part of the everlasting assortment, these new Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton fashions are provided at truthful costs (as all the time with Tissot), starting from EUR 975 to EUR 1,045. For extra particulars, please go to www.tissotwatches.com.
