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Tissot Supersport Chrono 42mm Mens Watch Black PVD
Ref. T1254173305100
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Supersport Chrono sits within a Tissot line built around committed sporting use rather than sporting aesthetics — the kind of watch meant to be worn rather than admired. The 42mm case is notably more wearable than the 45.5mm versions in the same collection, and at 11.27mm thick with a 49mm lug-to-lug span it will suit a wider range of wrists without sacrificing the dial presence a chronograph layout demands. The ETA G10.212 movement earns its place here. Tissot's PowerDrive technology gives it better battery longevity than standard quartz, and the end-of-life indicator — the small seconds hand shifting to a four-second jump when the battery is running low — means the watch warns you before it stops, rather than simply stopping. The all-black execution, from the PVD case through the anodised aluminium tachymeter bezel to the coated bracelet, is consistent throughout. The sapphire crystal carries an anti-reflective coating on its inner face, which keeps the black dial readable in direct light rather than becoming a mirror. The bracelet is 316L steel with quick-release pins that need no tools to swap, and the butterfly clasp operates with side push-buttons — a small convenience that repays itself over years of daily use on a watch that sits at 165 grams on the wrist.
- Reference
- T1254173305100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- Supersport
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11.27mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49mm
- Origin
- Swiss made
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.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in the Tissot Supersport range (14), Stainless Steel Watches (3,546), Chronograph Watches (1,376), Sports Watches (860) and All Black Watches (357).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 49mm lug-to-lug keeps the 42mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Tissot Supersport Chrono alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1254173305100 | YA142304 | VEVK00420 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 | £489 | £499 |
| Case size | 42mm | 41mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Fabric strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | 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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat 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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 49mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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