Tissot Watch Visodate. Tissots watch making traditions date back to 1853 when Charles Felicien Tissot and his son founded a factory in the Swiss town of Le Locle. Today, Tissot watches are available for purchase in more than 150 countries. The Tissot Swiss watch making company is the official timekeeper of various official sport events. Elvis Presley, Nelson Mandela and Grace Kelly are some famous people known for their Tissot watches affection.