Girard-Perregaux
Tissot
Girard-Perregaux vs Tissot
| Girard-Perregaux | Tissot | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1791 | 1853 |
| Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Based in | La Chaux-de-Fonds | Le Locle |
| Owned by | Sowind Group | The Swatch Group |
| Website | girard-perregaux.com | tissotwatches.com |
Girard-Perregaux
Girard-Perregaux suits a buyer who wants a Swiss manufacture with a long recorded history and recognizable collections to research. Its La Chaux-de-Fonds base and Sowind Group ownership are clear, as are the names of several families and models. The available record does not provide the practical figures needed to compare individual watches, such as dimensions, water resistance, calibers, or prices. Treat this as a starting point for identifying the house, then check the specific model before buying.
- Swiss manufacture headquartered in La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Origins traced to 1791
- Named collections include 1966 and Vintage 1945
Tissot
Tissot suits someone who wants a Swiss watch house with a Le Locle home and Swatch Group ownership. Its documented product scope covers watches, chronographs and clocks, which is enough to establish the house but not enough to choose a particular reference. Before buying, confirm the model, movement, dimensions, water rating and price for the watch in front of you. For a wider starting point, see watch brands A to Z.
- Swiss watchmaking house based in Le Locle.
- Owned by the Swatch Group.
- Recorded range includes watches and chronographs.
Listed together on Watch Brands A to Z in 2026, Swiss Watch Brands in 2026.