Brown on brown, warmed by rose gold, is a palette straight out of a vintage watch catalog, and Tissot uses it to beautiful effect on the Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph T139.462.36.298.00. The rose gold-tone PVD case, chocolate dial and matching leather strap create a rich, cohesive look that feels both classic and distinctive.

This is a fully mechanical chronograph. The Swiss Valjoux A05.231 automatic caliber delivers up to 68 hours of power reserve and is fitted with a Nivachron balance spring, which helps it resist magnetism. Three counters track elapsed hours and minutes alongside a running seconds display, and the movement is visible through the see-through caseback.

Roman numerals and faceted baton markers stand out against the brown dial beneath a domed sapphire crystal. The 42mm case is about 15mm thick and water resistant to 50 meters, and the brown leather strap closes with a push-button butterfly clasp. The collection honors the Le Locle street that has been home to Tissot’s factory since 1907.

Chemin des Tourelles Chronograph rose gold PVD, ref. T139.462.36.298.00

• 42mm stainless steel case with rose gold-tone PVD
• Brown dial, Roman numerals and baton indexes, three counters
• Valjoux A05.231 Swiss automatic chronograph
• 68-hour power reserve, Nivachron hairspring
• Domed anti-reflective sapphire
• Transparent caseback
• 50m water resistance
• Brown leather strap, butterfly clasp

Warm, mechanical and full of character, the T139.462.36.298.00 is a chronograph for people who appreciate a watch with a sense of occasion.