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Tissot Desir 29.5mm Ladies Watch Silver
Ref. T1522231103600
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Desir has always sat closer to jewellery than to sport, and adding a moonphase to it is a logical step — it gives the dial a focal point that suits the watch's temperament without pulling it toward complication for its own sake. The domed case reads as a small, polished object rather than an instrument, and the striped silver dial shifts between flat and luminous depending on the angle of the light. Four diamond indexes — Top Wesselton stones, full cut — replace any printed numerals, which keeps the surface clean. The butterfly clasp is operated by push-buttons and sits flush once closed, so the bracelet behaves as a continuous piece on the wrist.
- Reference
- T1522231103600
- Brand
- Tissot
- Case size
- 29.6mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Moonphase
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
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 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,484), Watches Under 37mm (1,300), Women's Watches (1,210) and Silver Dial Watches (547).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 29.6mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Sits in the lower half of Tissot's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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| Specification | T1522231103600 | HGH006P1 | H32301171 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £425 | £440 | £390 |
| Case size | 29.6mm | 29mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb list it at £425, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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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