Tissot Le Locle Ladies Quartz (Ref. T006.210.22.038.00 or similar)
Dress Watch / Ladies’ Fashion Watch · Tissot (The Swatch Group). Tissot is an entry-to-mid-tier luxury Swiss brand known for high volume and 'accessible luxury' positioning.
Period: Neo-Classical / Modern Traditional (Late 1990s - 2010s). Characteristics include the hobnail (Clous de Paris) dial and Roman numerals reminiscent of pocket watch designs.
Type
Dress Watch / Ladies’ Fashion Watch
Brand
Tissot (The Swatch Group). Tissot is an entry-to-mid-tier luxury Swiss brand known for high volume and 'accessible luxury' positioning.
Movement
Swiss Quartz (likely ETA 956.112 or similar), 7 jewels, typically 2-3 year battery life. Providing accuracy and low-maintenance reliability.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 25mm to 29mm; Thickness: 7mm to 8.5mm; Lug-to-Lug: 30mm; Lug Width: 12mm to 14mm. This is a traditional petite size for a woman's wrist.
Description
The Tissot Le Locle represents the brand's heritage rooted in the Swiss Jura mountains. This ladies' version combines jewelry-like elegance with a traditional horological dial layout. The two-tone finish makes it versatile for mixing with gold or silver jewelry, while the petite dimensions provide a discreet, feminine profile on the wrist.
Key Features
Guilloché-patterned central dial, leaf hands, seven-link comfortable bracelet, and the 'Le Locle' signature at the 6 o'clock position (though faded in photos).
Dial Description
Silvery-white dial with central 'Clous de Paris' (hobnail) guilloché texture. Applied golden Roman numeral indices at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with stick markers elsewhere. Golden leaf-style hands.
Case Material
Stainless steel with PVD Yellow Gold plating (Pozłacany). The case features a polished finish with a smooth bezel.
Crystal Type
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, flat. Visible scratches are unlikely unless the watch has suffered severe impact.
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth bezel, circular, 316L stainless steel with gold PVD coating.
Crown & Pushers
Push-pull crown at 3 o'clock, small and ribbed for grip, typically featuring the Tissot 'T' logo stamped on the end.
Bracelet or Strap
Seven-row link bracelet (beads-of-rice style), two-tone stainless steel and gold PVD plating. Features a butterfly deployant clasp with dual push-button release.
Caseback Details
Solid snap-on or screw-down stainless steel caseback. Usually features the Le Locle family crest or logo and standard Tissot engravings including water resistance and material info.
Movement Type
Swiss Quartz (likely ETA 956.112 or similar), 7 jewels, typically 2-3 year battery life. Providing accuracy and low-maintenance reliability.
Water Resistance
3 bar (30 meters / 100 feet). Splash-proof only. Not suitable for swimming or showering, as the push-pull crown and aged gaskets are prone to moisture ingress.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made. Manufactured in Le Locle, Switzerland. Uses an in-house group movement (ETA is also owned by Swatch Group).
Age Estimate
Circa 2005-2015. This specific aesthetic belongs to the early iterations of the modern Le Locle collection.
Cultural Significance
A staple of the Swiss watch industry's 'affordable luxury' segment, representing the shift to mass-market quartz elegance in the late 20th century.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Significant wear is visible on the PVD gold plating, especially on the bracelet links ('fading' or 'rubbing'). The case shows minor surface scratches. Overall luminosity of the gold has dulled with age.
Value Estimate
$100 - $225 USD (Secondary market). Higher value if box and papers are present; lower value due to visible plating wear.
Care & Maintenance
Requires battery replacement every 2-3 years. Check gaskets for water resistance if wearing daily. Clean bracelet with a soft cloth and mild soapy water to slow further PVD plating wear.
Similar Watches
Longines Presence Ladies, Raymond Weil Maestro, Seiko Essentials SWR052. The Tissot is more affordable than Longines but more prestigious than Seiko in European markets.
Interesting Facts
The 'Le Locle' line is named after Tissot's home city in the Jura Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site for its watchmaking history.
Notes
Pozłacany