Red is the color of urgency, and on this T-Touch Connect Solar it signals a watch that is ready to do something. The red silicone strap brings energy to the black titanium-and-ceramic head, making this one of the most sporting and recognizable variants of Tissot’s connected touch watch.

Under the bold styling, the technology is the same. A Swiss solar quartz movement draws power from the dial, Bluetooth links to your phone for alerts and calls, and the tactile sapphire unlocks a long list of tools: altimeter, barometer and weather trend, compass and azimuth, pedometer with calories and distance, plus a chronograph that logs split and lap times. When you do not want it connected, it carries on as a fully featured multifunction watch.

The silicone strap is comfortable in heat and water and pairs naturally with gym kit or cycling gear. If the black rubber version feels too serious, this one keeps the capability and adds attitude.

T-Touch Connect Solar Red Strap: Reference T121.420.47.051.01

• Case: 47.5mm titanium with PVD coating, 15.3mm high
• Bezel: scratch-resistant ceramic
• Dial: black with luminous hands under tactile sapphire
• Energy: solar-charged Swiss quartz, smartphone pairing via Bluetooth
• Sports tools: pedometer, calories, distance, chronograph with lap logbook, timer
• Outdoor tools: altimeter, barometer, weather trend, compass
• Strap: red silicone with standard buckle, 23mm lug width
• Weight about 92g; water resistant to 100m

Tissot’s smartest touch watch, turned up a notch.