Tissot CheminDesTourelles Skelton Dial Automatic Men 39mm T1398361626100

Named after the historic street in Le Locle where Tissot established its manufacture in 1907, the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton 39mm T139.836.16.261.00 blends traditional Swiss watchmaking heritage with contemporary architectural transparency. Defined by a skeletonized open-worked dial framed by an elegant ivory-toned chapter ring, a domed sapphire crystal, a mirror-polished and satin-finished 316L stainless steel case, an exhibition case back, and the Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic calibre fitted with an anti-magnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, this mechanical timepiece delivers an autonomous 80-hour power reserve, visual horological depth, and refined wrist presence.

Key Highlights

• Architectural Skeleton Dial: Open-worked skeleton construction revealing the balance wheel, barrel, and gear train beneath a domed crystal.

• Swiss Automatic Powermatic 80 Calibre: Self-winding mechanical skeleton movement (Powermatic 80.631) delivering up to 80 hours of continuous power reserve.

• Patented Nivachron™ Balance Spring: High-tech titanium-alloy hairspring providing resistance to everyday magnetic fields, shock, and temperature variations.

• Warm Ivory Chapter Ring: Frosted ivory-toned circular outer track adorned with applied faceted baton indices and slender hands for legible time-reading.

• Domed Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflective Coating: Scratch-resistant, gently curved sapphire glass treated to prevent glare and reflections in bright lighting conditions.

• Dual Sapphire Exhibition Case Back: Transparent exhibition case back showcasing the decorated mechanical movement, escapement, and custom open-worked rotor.

• Tailored 39mm Case Geometry: Refined 39.00 mm diameter and balanced lug contours engineered in 316L stainless steel to sit comfortably flush against the wrist.

• Supple Leather Strap with Quick-Release: Genuine leather strap secured by an ergonomic folding clasp and an integrated interchangeable quick-release spring bar mechanism.

• Official Tissot International Warranty: Fully covered worldwide under Tissot’s authorized manufacturer guarantee.

Design & Craftsmanship

Historic Le Locle Roots in Contemporary Form

The Chemin des Tourelles collection pays homage to Tissot's historic home in Le Locle, Switzerland. Sized at 39.00 mm with an 11.20 mm profile, this skeleton iteration reinterprets classic Swiss dress proportions with contemporary transparency, sliding easily beneath tailored shirt cuffs while making an artistic statement during evening occasions.

Open-Worked Horological Architecture

Rather than concealing its mechanical movement, the watch showcases the mechanics through a skeleton dial. The open design exposes the mainspring barrel at 1 o'clock and the oscillating balance wheel at 12 o'clock. The warm ivory circular hour ring frames the kinetic display, ensuring the faceted hands and indices remain easily readable.

Powermatic 80 Precision with Nivachron™ Shielding

Powering the timepiece is the Swiss-made Powermatic 80.631 skeleton calibre. Offering 80 hours of autonomous reserve, the watch remains wound and accurate throughout an entire weekend off the wrist. The patented Nivachron™ titanium-alloy hairspring protects the movement against electromagnetic interference emitted by laptops, smartphones, and magnetic luggage clasps.