Collectors love a watch with a story on the back, and this one has a good one. The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 Helvetic Pride Special Edition replaces the usual display window with an engraving modeled on the Swiss franc: Helvetia framed by 23 stars, one for each canton.

It is a fitting tribute for a collection named after Chemin des Tourelles, the road in Le Locle where Tissot’s factory has stood since 1907. Up front, Tissot gives the silver dial a delicate Swiss cross motif, mixes Roman numerals with slim indexes, and frames it all in a 42mm case paired with a steel and rose gold-tone bracelet.

The Powermatic 80 automatic inside winds itself with your movements and holds up to 80 hours of power, about three days off the wrist. A domed sapphire crystal softens the look, 50 meters of water resistance handles daily wear, and the bracelet closes with a push-button butterfly clasp.

Inside the Tissot T099.407.22.038.01 special edition

• Collection: Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80, Helvetic Pride Special Edition
• Diameter 42mm, height 11.2mm, lug width 21mm
• Silver dial, Swiss cross motif, Roman numerals and date
• Swiss automatic Powermatic 80, 80-hour reserve
• Domed anti-reflective sapphire
• Solid engraved caseback
• 5 bar (50m) water resistance
• Two-tone bracelet with butterfly clasp

Equal parts heritage piece and daily automatic, this Helvetic Pride edition is a conversation starter with real substance.