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Tissot Chrono XL 45mm Mens Watch
Ref. T1166173605203
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Chrono XL sits at the larger end of Tissot's catalogue, designed to wear as a sports chronograph that reads with the visual weight its size demands. The all-black PVD case, black dial and bold Arabic numerals form a high-contrast face that works in poor light as readily as it does in full sun, while the Super-LumiNova on the hands and markers means it remains legible when the chronograph actually needs to be used. At 11.02mm thick, the case is notably slim for a 45mm chronograph, which changes how a watch of this footprint behaves — it lies closer to the wrist and disappears under a cuff more willingly than the diameter suggests. The movement inside, the ETA G10.212, is one of the more capable Swiss quartz chronograph calibres in production: it runs to roughly ±0.1 seconds per day, includes a split-time function, and flags a failing battery before it fails, so the chronograph does not stop without warning mid-use. The brown leather strap with its quick-release fitting is worth noting because swapping straps on this watch requires no tools and no visit to a watchmaker — a practical detail that suits a watch meant to move between contexts.
- Reference
- T1166173605203
- Brand
- Tissot
- Case size
- 45mm
- Case thickness
- 11.02mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Strap
- Interchangeable
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Tissot's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 45mm is a large watch with real presence
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
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| Specification | T1166173605203 |  010-02936-03 |  MTIB1F501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £365 | £390 | £400 |
| Case size | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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