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Tissot SRV 22mm Mother Of Pearl Ladies Watch
Ref. T1601103311300
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Stepping up in Tissot's range
The SRV name is its own brief history lesson: Sapphire Rectangle V, a rectangular case with a faceted crystal and five-bar water resistance, drawn from a 1975 Tissot design that was itself reaching back to the house's rectangular watches of the 1920s. What you are looking at is a silhouette with a century of precedent behind it, reissued without apology. At 30 x 21.8mm the case sits narrow on the wrist, which is exactly what a rectangular dress watch should do — close to the skin, unhurried in its proportions. The white mother-of-pearl dial carries only two Roman numeral markers, leaving most of its surface to catch light on its own terms. Yellow gold PVD runs consistently across both case and bracelet, and the quick-release fitting means the bracelet can be swapped without tools. The hexagonal crown carries the brand logo and pulls rather than screws, which suits a watch worn more for its appearance than for depth.
- Reference
- T1601103311300
- Brand
- Tissot
- Case size
- 22mm
- Case thickness
- 7.25mm
- Lug width
- 12mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Rectangular
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA 902.101
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
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 Watches Under 37mm (1,509), Women's Watches (1,465), Gold Watches (637), Rectangular & Square Watches (408) and Limited Edition Watches (167).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 22mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Tissot SRV alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1601103311300 | YA125502 | HGG001P1 |
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| Price | £470 | £470 | £340 |
| Case size | 22mm | 24mm | 22.2mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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.
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?
12mm. 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 women'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.
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