Few watches wear their Swiss identity as proudly as the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Helvetic Pride Special Edition. Turn it over and the caseback is engraved to resemble a Swiss franc coin, with Helvetia, the female figure who personifies Switzerland, surrounded by 23 stars representing the cantons.

The tribute continues on the front. The silver dial carries a subtle Swiss cross pattern beneath Roman numerals and indexes, and the 42mm case and bracelet combine steel with rose gold-tone accents for a warm two-tone finish. The collection itself is named after the street in Le Locle where Tissot opened its factory in 1907, so the theme runs deep.

Powering it is the Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic, with up to 80 hours of reserve, enough to leave it on the dresser over a long weekend. At 11.2mm thick with 21mm lugs, it wears smoothly for its size, and a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal adds a vintage curve to the profile.

Chemin des Tourelles Helvetic Pride, ref. T099.407.22.038.01

• Case: 42mm 316L stainless steel, 11.2mm thick, 21mm lugs
• Dial: silver with Swiss cross pattern, Roman numerals and indexes, date
• Movement: Powermatic 80.111 Swiss automatic, 23 jewels
• Power reserve: up to 80 hours
• Crystal: domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Caseback: engraved Helvetia and 23 stars, Swiss franc style
• Water resistance: 50m
• Bracelet: two-tone steel and rose gold color, push-button butterfly clasp

A special edition that celebrates where Tissot comes from, the T099.407.22.038.01 is a meaningful choice for anyone with a soft spot for Swiss watchmaking.