About Le Locle | The Swiss Clock Tower Behind Tissot
THE CHURCH CLOCK / THE WATCH DIAL
The clock
behind
the watch.
The church clock of Le Locle inspired a watch that carries the town’s name. Explore the connection between the tower’s clock face and the Tissot Le Locle dial.
See the design connection
01 / THE DESIGN CONNECTION
FROM A PUBLIC CLOCK TO A PERSONAL TIMEPIECEOne inspiration.
Two faces of time.
Look closely at the clock above the town, then at the dial on the wrist. Tissot names Le Locle’s church clock as a direct inspiration for the collection’s design.[1]
Above the town.
A circular clock face
On the wrist.
A circular watch dial
Official referenceAuthentic clock photograph · Official Tissot dial photograph
SELECT A DETAIL. SEE BOTH FACES.
Architecture, interpreted for the wrist.
The circular clock face above Le Locle is a starting point for the collection’s story. Tissot identifies the town’s church clock as its inspiration, reinterpreted at the intimate scale of a wristwatch.
Le Locle’s church clock is the documented starting point of this design story.
The name on the dial was first
a place on the map.
THE HERITAGE GALLERY
A story in three rooms.
Follow the place, the clock and the timepiece through the gallery.
Where it began.
Le Locle. Home to Tissot since 1853.
Explore the originsA familiar face.
A church clock. An enduring design influence.
Discover the connectionThe story, worn.
A collection introduced in 2003. A tribute to home.
Meet the timepiece02 / THE TOWN
ROOTS WITH AN ADDRESSLE LOCLE, CIRCA 1860 / TISSOT ARCHIVES6.750° E
A small town.
A lasting legacy.
In the Swiss Jura mountains, Le Locle is a town where watchmaking has shaped everyday life.
The Tissot family opened its workshop here in 1853. A century and a half later, when the brand chose to honour its beginnings, the name of the collection was a natural choice: Le Locle.
A family workshop. A global story.
The Tissot family began its work in Le Locle in 1853. Long before it appeared on a watch dial, the name belonged to a real place with a watchmaking tradition.
03 / THE WATCH
HERITAGE OUTSIDE. MECHANICS WITHIN.Classical in style.
Mechanical at heart.
The story draws you in. The details give you a reason to stay.
The Le Locle Powermatic 80 pairs a distinctive classical dial with an automatic movement. Your wrist’s motion winds the watch, while its power reserve keeps it running when you take it off.
Specifications and official photographs refer to the illustrated T006.407.11.053.00. Other models may differ.[3]
CLASSICAL ROMAN NUMERALS. DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER.
A LITTLE EXPLORATION / A LASTING RESERVE
What does up to 80 hours mean?
Move the slider to explore how much power remains after you take off a fully wound watch.
An illustration of the stated power reserve. Actual running time depends on how fully the watch is wound and the conditions of use.
THE NEXT CHAPTER / YOURS
THE BV WATCHSTORE SELECTIONThe same story.
Your own expression.
Choose the version that catches your eye. These photographs show models listed by BV WATCHSTORE. Check the store for full details, current pricing and availability.
FROM OUR SELECTION01 / 04
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Is the connection to the church tower real?
Yes. In its official articles about Le Locle, Tissot explicitly identifies the town’s church clock as an inspiration for the collection’s design. We share that story here, with sources at the foot of the page.
Was the collection launched in 1853?
Tissot was founded in Le Locle in 1853. The Le Locle collection was introduced in 2003 to mark the brand’s 150th anniversary. They are two distinct milestones in the same story.
How does an automatic movement work?
Wrist movement turns a rotor, which winds the mainspring that stores energy to power the watch. The Powermatic 80 has a stated power reserve of up to 80 hours when fully wound. Follow the instructions for your specific reference.
Are all Le Locle models the same?
The collection includes different sizes, colours, movements and materials. The specifications illustrated on this page apply to T006.407.11.053.00. Before buying, check the reference and specifications on your chosen product page.
Where can I check the price, delivery and warranty?
Visit your chosen model’s page in the BV WATCHSTORE store to check its current price, condition, package contents and availability, along with the applicable delivery, returns and warranty terms. This story is an introduction to the collection.
NOW YOU KNOW THE STORY.
