Tissot T-Touch Connected Solar Review vs Tissot Solar Expert II

[@svdnipro]

Yesterday I purchased this model in titanium. It's just a song! The perfect combination of Swiss quality and advanced technology. Everything connected easily. They look like a million! Thank you, Tissot! Warm greetings to everyone from free Ukraine!

[@ComputerStuff]

Glad you like it!

[@gaius_marius]

Great review. I like the fact that it has decent battery life and doesn't have to be tethered to your phone all the time.

[@ComputerStuff]

That's one of my favorite things, too -- not plugging in every night!

[@leonardoc.7718]

Thank you Chris, for this much needed and appreciated review. I own the solar expert for 7 years now, and was wondering if I should upgrade/update it to the connected version. Not an easy call, because the solar expert is like a classic now; it represents the pinnacle of its era ( before apps and Internet were put on multifunction watches)

[@ComputerStuff]

I miss the days of not having everything connected to an app :(

[@shannonrobson2237]

Nice one! But I think waiting for the second generation or higher is more advisable. This is first Tissot Bluetooth connect.

[@ComputerStuff]

True - but its been expertly executed thus far!

[@henriwolbrink]

I don't worry about it being the first version. As it keeps getting updates of their self developed firmware. Most of the hardware has already proven itself during the 23 years of T-Touch existence.

[@jimherold7827]

Can you set multiple timers, like for instance one for 1:00 minute and another for 5:00 minutes? Also, will it track your distance if you are riding a bicycle?

[@ComputerStuff]

No to both questions!

[@coffeeisgood102]

I like that the Connected Solar has a seconds hand. I also like that both watches have a silicone band (not rubber). Whenever I purchase a watch I remove the metal or rubber band and order a silicone from Esslinger. I have a Solar Connected on order and good to know I won’t have to change the band. Thanks for sharing.

[@ComputerStuff]

Enjoy the watch Harold!

[@erlisonlacerda1130]

Como testar o TISSOT T-Touch Expert Solar?

[@timargabor6853]

Great video, good compare of the two cool watches!

[@sarmachulianov]

Thank you very much for you video. Regards from Mexico

[@MrDino13]

Does that solar attribute helps charging it and do you need dock station to charge it anyway?

[@ComputerStuff]

I've to date still never charged mine on the dock. So yes solar charges.

[@MrDino13]

@@ComputerStuff Thanks.

[@chad1170]

I'll probably get this watch but I also have the Gshock MUDMASTER and it's a analog-digital beast

[@ComputerStuff]

The Mudmaster is damn cool looking. And a cool name!

[@silv3rArrow]

Does the time in the Connected Solar update automatically when connected via Bluetooth?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes it does!

[@crowdaddy6472]

if the Tissot T-Touch Connected Solar is solar why do you have to charge it every 6 months? wont the sun charge it while your wearing it

[@ComputerStuff]

Great question. Yes, the sun should charge it while using it. In the duration, I owned mine for about a year or so I never charged it

[@MrJrolon1975]

Which would you recommend? This Tissot or the Tag Huer smartwatch?

[@ComputerStuff]

Tissot Connected. Big time.

[@MrJrolon1975]

@@ComputerStuff Why?

[@ComputerStuff]

If for any reason, it doesn't run Android. I still like my watches to be stand alone things and not need constant charging and tethering. Now this is obviously a personal preference but the Tissot has superior battery life, doesn't have to rely on your smart phone, and is just an all around fantastic "watch". The Tag is going to be more than just a "watch" which some people may like, but it's not for me.

[@ComputerStuff]

@@djdoc06 Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@ComputerStuff]

@@djdoc06 Agree'd. It's a great watch. one of my favs. Glad you're enjoying it, too!

[@themotofixery]

I just bought one of these and I am super disappointed to find out that the app that connects with your smartphone is almost completely useless. I haven't been able to successfully connect and apparently this is the complaint that everyone has. Sure wish they would fix this issue.

[@ComputerStuff]

Yeah I've been disappointed with Tissot's support of the watch and app. It seems like they are letting it grow stale :\

[@conned]

Just to get the Red sec hands gg cost me $500....ha! Thank you Sir for your helpful comparison.

[@ComputerStuff]

Haha, what we pay for vanity :P. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the watch!

[@ShaneB666]

Good it’s not just me swayed by the flashy red second hand.

[@mahmoudsar86]

Wonderful review. Does it have hourly chimes? Thanks

[@ComputerStuff]

Excellent question. No, I dont believe this model supports that. I've reference the user manual and I've messed around with mine for a while and there does not seem to be a way to have hourly chimes.

[@conned]

Mayb its in alarm Sig setting...?.

[@coffeeisgood102]

@@ComputerStuff ..When mine arrives I am going to check it out as well, but you are likely correct that it has no hourly chime. If that is the case I will contact Tissot and find out if that is an upgrade they can upload to my watch or if they have future plans for that upgrade.

[@henriwolbrink]

Fully agree with the best balance between watches and smartwatches. All other brands have clearly gone over the top in features which most will never or hardly use. Not to forget the ever annoying charging and activating screens and readability. Love the stealthy call notifications and rejecting mode. No more unnecessary distractions by phones. Having owned all T-Touch versions 24/7 since 1999. I can clearly confirm that they do justify their price. And haven't had a scratch on the any of the screens. Though I do advise to get the titanium case and strap version. As I used them on average 5-6 years. They keep looking great and I doubt that silicone straps would even last that long. Coloured casing never convinced me that they will hold colours. And if a clear casing really gets scratched. They can still be polished. As a smartwatch it is also noticeable that Tissot has developed their own firmware. So is independent on other companies.

[@ComputerStuff]

Great comment, thanks. Yeah I like the Tissot "dared" to be different and did their own thing. It's refreshing.

[@henriwolbrink]

@@ComputerStuff Looking deeper into the functionalities of this watch just got me more exited of all the possibilities Tissot could add. I'm trying to reach out to them and hope to extend their to-do list. And hope their superiors will allow them to realise these additions to their app. They just released v2.0. But I see so much other options. And as you said. Operating is so quick and intuitive. For instance adding a trigger mode for let's say Google Home or IFTTT would open the world to unlimited possibilities. I'd dream to be able and leave my phone when taking some tech off time on a terras or a beach. And just return to my car. Activate a trigger to my phone which can open my car. No more phone or keys to bury in the sand! Or simply open a garage door without having to go through a whole app. Or having an additional remote. Triggers would be the best addition to smartwatches.

[@riccccccardo]

I feel the same re colours like when they get scratched it would look horrible underneath and I always prefer metal straps. The cost of it is high and a lot of people how have it have cussed it out re connectivity etc though.

[@mosshark]

I'm sold. I'll take it in brushed titaniium, please.

[@ComputerStuff]

Good choice.

[@Whateva67]

Man,I’m thinking about buying the T touch connect directly from Tissot here in Canada,1325$ CAD.

[@ComputerStuff]

But then how will I feed my kids without all that affiliate money?!?! :P Buying direct is always a good way to get an authentic watch - that said we have purchased a few from Amazon and they are drop shipping directly from Tissot.

[@alain3164]

One important drawback: the wake-up sound is almost inaudible: not loud enough to wake-up you in the morning. I return the watch to Tissot to fix the issue and they told me that the sound level was OK. Unacceptable at this price level. They should fix this issue.

[@ComputerStuff]

Wake up sound? Are you referring to the alarms? Bizarre, mind is LOUD. Wakes my wife and I up in the morning no problem. Not to mention the vibrations against my side table.

[@alain3164]

@@ComputerStuff You'r lucky. Some units have loudy alarms, some have not, and Tissot doesn't recognize the defective units. At this price level: unacceptable. Acceptable for a Swatch, not for a Tissot.

[@alain3164]

@@djdoc06 My wife doesn't tolerate a cellphone in the bedroom.

[@henriwolbrink]

It has always been an overrated feature for many users. You just can't ignore the fact that we never really know where our hands are when we sleep... Try placing it in a glass on your night desk. And you'll surely notice the difference.

[@alain3164]

@@henriwolbrink For sure, using a glass is a nice idea. I would do that with a $300 watch, not with a $1500 watch. I simply return it and obtain a refund. They will correct the issue with the next iteration.

[@felixt1470]

I was going to get this until I read the reviews. Apparently the app is a nightmare to connect! Will wait till the next generation. In my late 60s now so that could be my last watch……

[@ComputerStuff]

Late 60s is the new 50s Felix T! For what its worth I have never had an issue with the watch connecting to my app.

[@themotofixery]

Just bought one myself and it won't connect at all! You dodged a bullet.

[@johnw9177]

I have on recently purchased, and I had “mild” problems connecting, but after resetting everything it connected with no problem.

[@ComputerStuff]

@@johnw9177 glad to hear yours is running well. I still think Tissot needs to show ‘er firmware a little love.

[@luarochena]

El reloj muy bonito, y los materiales de calidad, lo he probado durante 6 meses, y puedo afirmar que la APP es una porquería, no funciona adecuadamente, además el reloj tiende a desconectarse de la misma y no avisa, dinero tirado a la basura

[@ueg-zm8wf]

ill take t-touch expert !!! if wanna buy smart watch gonna get apple watch :)))

[@ComputerStuff]

Nothing wrong with the Expert! Solid watch!

[@tancreddehauteville764]

It's just an ordinary quartz watch with a few bells and whistles. It should be on sale at a quarter of the price.

[@ComputerStuff]

And a Ferrari is just a car with 4 tires and a steering wheel.

[@mbingham10]

Lets face it Apple Watch is much better as a tool, I have the ultra, what I will say is this looks better in my humble but thats a matter of taste. Nice watch though

[@ComputerStuff]

Agree'd. But my favorite is still the Garmin Instinct Solar 2!

[@benbaz4607]

The back of it is in plastic 🥴🥴🥴

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes.