TISSOT T-CLASSIC LE LOCLE AUTOMATIC 39 MM MEN WATCH T006.408.22.037.00

Movement

The ETA 2824-2 is a well-known Swiss automatic movement. In this watch it provides:

• Central hours, minutes and seconds
• Quick-setting date
• Automatic winding from wrist movement
• 25 jewels
• 4 Hz / 28,800 vph operating frequency
• Approximately 38 hours of power reserve

The important distinction is the COSC certification. This isn't simply a standard Le Locle Automatic: the T006.408.22.037.00 is designated as a chronometer, meaning the movement was tested and certified by COSC for accuracy under prescribed conditions.

Case and dimensions

The watch has a relatively conservative 39.3 mm diameter, which makes it a versatile size for a traditional dress watch. Its approximately 9.75 mm thickness also allows it to sit relatively neatly under a shirt cuff.

The case is stainless steel with yellow-gold PVD elements. The combination is continued onto the bracelet, giving the watch its two-tone silver-and-gold appearance.

Dial

The silver dial is one of the defining features of this Le Locle.

It has a guilloché/wave-pattern appearance, gold-tone hands and applied/index-style markers. Arabic numerals are used at 12, 3, 6 and 9, while the date window is positioned at 3 o'clock.

The overall design is intentionally traditional rather than sporty, making it particularly suitable with:

• Business suits
• Dress shirts
• Formal occasions
• Business-casual clothing
• Traditional leather accessories

Crystal and caseback

One of the advantages of this model at its price category is the sapphire crystal. Sapphire is highly scratch-resistant compared with mineral crystal and is a major reason the watch is suitable for long-term everyday wear.

The rear of the watch has a transparent/exhibition caseback, allowing the wearer to see the automatic movement. Tissot specifically lists the see-through caseback as one of the model's features.

Water resistance

The rating is 30 metres / 3 ATM.