When the snow melts on the heights and the Jura valleys regain their colors, the earth reveals layers, stones, forgotten footprints. It is in this moment of transition, between winter silence and spring breath, that a singular watch resurfaces, fashioned from the same material as the mountains: the Tissot RockWatch.
The pioneering spirit of 1985
When it was launched in 1985, the RockWatch defied convention. Using Alpine granite as the primary material for a watch had never been attempted before. This bold choice made each piece unique: the nuances, veining, and hues of the stone differed from one case to the next.
At the time, enthusiasts discovered a watch of 33 mm, with a round and minimalist design, mounted on a leather strap, whose brightly colored hands recalled the signs of mountain trails.
A rebirth 40 years later
In 2025, Tissot revives this heritage with a reissue faithful to the original spirit but enriched with modern details. The new RockWatch now sports a 38mm case, carved from granite extracted directly from the Jungfrau. Its color, deep gray speckled with white, tells of the ancient density of the Swiss Alps.
Each case is polished and worked with millimeter precision, in order to offer a smooth surface while preserving the raw texture of the rock. The integration of the dial in the stone, without visual break, accentuates the impression that we read time directly in the alpine material.
Balance between sobriety and elegance
Unlike the original edition, this reissue favors subtlety. nickel-plated needles bring a touch of refinement, playing with the light depending on the inclination. The contrast is clear with the mineral background, but without aggressiveness.
The bracelet in smooth black leather fits the wrist flexibly and ensures lasting comfort, while highlighting the minerality of the case.
La anti-reflective sapphire crystal overlooks the dial. More resistant than the 1985 mineral glass, it guarantees better protection and allows the details of the stone to appear without distortion.
A precise and discreet heart
Beneath this apparent simplicity lies a Swiss quartz movement. Lightweight, reliable and precise, it balances the density of the granite and allows the watch to remain pleasant on a daily basis. The absence of complications reinforces readability and purity: hours and minutes are sufficient for this watch which makes its material the true complication.
A limited edition of 999 copies
To mark this return, Tissot has chosen rarity. The RockWatch will only exist in 999 numbered copies, available from September 17, 2025 only in Tissot boutiques on the Champs Elysées, Les 4 Temps in La Défense, and at Galeries Lafayette.
The packaging, designed as a collector's item, takes the form of a stylized granite blockIt extends the watch experience, recalling the indissoluble link between the RockWatch and the mountain.
A watch for insiders
The RockWatch is not a flashy watch. It seduces with its discretion and the story it tells. Each piece is an encounter between the eternity of granite and the fleeting nature of measured time. It is a watch for connoisseurs, intended for those who see in watchmaking not only a mechanism, but also a memory, an emotion, a fragment of authenticity.
In the heart of Le Locle, a small town in the Swiss Jura region swept by high-altitude winds, Tissot was founded in 1853 on a simple conviction: time deserves to be sculpted with precision and passion. For over a century and a half, the Maison has lived to the rhythm of the seasons, from the snowy forests of winter to the green pastures of summer. Each watch is a blend of tradition and audacity, of local heritage and openness to the world.
Tissot is the art of creating a dialogue between contrasts: steel and stone, precision and emotion, strength and elegance, Swiss rigor and creative drive. It is also the story of a brand that has never ceased to innovate, while remaining true to its roots. Like the mountains that surround it, Tissot consistently crosses time, sculpting memorable moments, one timepiece after another.
With this new RockWatch, Tissot proves once again that innovation lies not only in technology, but also in the courage to give new life to the most immutable material there is: stone.
Patrick Koune
