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		The Tissot successful Quadrato Collection comprises a variety of quartz models that are real trendsetters among square-shaped watches with powerful sporty appeal, created just as ideal companions for city dwellers. The line has been recently joined by two automatic timepieces. Tissot is quite experienced in the field of square shapes. The first square-shaped Tissot wristwatch, the iconic Tissot Automatic, appeared back in the early 1940s. And even before that, the Swiss watchmaking company introduced highly-demanded square-faced Tissot Hermetic travel and bag watches, extremely popular in the Roaring 20s. The Tissot Quadrato Collection, devoted to the design sensibilities and savoir-faire of the past, maintains the brand's highly-respected tradition in the field of square-shaped watches, having inherited a remarkable mastery of avant-garde engineering and aesthetics. Tissot Quadrato Automatic watches, characterized as sharp-edged, sporty and robust, demonstrate strong lines, bold dimensions and distinctive color contrasts. Their construction has incorporated 316L stainless steel case and transparent case back

The Chronograph Automatic Valjoux version goes on a stylish black leather strap with deployant buckle or a solid steel bracelet fitted with butterfly clasp with push-buttons. Its eye-catching fashion-forward silver and black dial spotlights the Tissot 'T' on the date and the '+' on the counters.

The Automatic three-handed version is secured to the wrist with steel bracelet. It reveals a black or silver dial. The chronograph squared pushbuttons and counters further enhance the outstanding geometric purity of the design. These elements are successfully offset by the rounded elements - the lugs, colored Arabic numerals and a domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The elegantly facetted silver hands add to the dynamic sophistication of the overall look.

The two new Automatic versions of the Tissot Quadrato Collection boast 100-meter water resistance. The timepieces are proud to feature the high-quality components and craftsmanship that has been contributing to the brand's brilliant reputation since 1853. The new Quadrato watches created as a timeless expression of masculine elegance, are also destined to become highly appreciated by women eager to make bold fashion statement.

Tissot, Innovators by Tradition, a member of the Swatch Group, for over 154 years has been located in the Swiss watchmaking town of Le Locle, the Jura Mountains. Today Tissot watches have a presence in over 150 countries around the world. Tissot is greatly experienced in the development of high-tech products distinguished due to special materials and advanced functionality.

Acting as official timekeeper and partner of AFL, CBA, NASCAR, MotoGP and the World Championships of fencing, cycling, and ice hockey, Tissot cherishes supreme performance, precision and setting new standards.

One of the boutique yet clever watch makers, RSW (Rama Swiss Watches), brings forth an interesting offering; The RSW Outland Automatic. RSW, whose name and logo font remind me of the shoe store line DSW, has solidified itself among those watch makers inventing modern futurism. Most RSW watches honestly don't make a huge amount of sense to me. It is easy to craft language applauding their unique styling and bold appearance, but I am not entirely convinced the style will be lasting. On the other hand, I certainly have to compliment RSW's ability to intrigue me.

The Outland utilizes an idea I actually considered some time ago using revolving disks to indicate the time rather than hands. With out major modification to a standard movement, you can have rotating discs that act as digital rather than analog indicators. If the concept of digital and analog is not clear to you, the idea is that digital shows something through abstract representation, while analog "looks like what it is." Here the abstract representation of time are the numbers that we use (1,2,3,4,....), the analog representation are the hands orientating themselves to show the time. Digital and analog have nothing to do with electronic versus mechanical movements, as I have learned is considered the difference by some people.

Due to the fact that the RSW uses discs with digital characters (the numbers) combined with their analog rotation results in what is a hybrid approach, that I have called "Digilog." No doubt this term is trademarked elsewhere, but the idea is clear. What I like is that RSW was able to combine the attraction of an analog watch, with the legibility of a digital watch. At least in theory that is the case. To tell the time displayed on the discs where they intersect with the broad white indicator line at the lower section of the watch. The outer disc reads the hours, then middle disc reads the minutes, and the smallest inner disc with minimal markers displays the seconds.

It is hard to say what life with this watch would be like. It could well prove to be a more comfortable means of telling the time over traditional analog watch faces, or it could be just a gimmick. Regardless, it is a novel idea worth paying attention to. Surrounding the discs is a common futuristic design that RSW uses. To me it looks like what happens when Art Deco meets 1980s industrial design. So many parts of the RSW Outland Automatic watch I want to press or push, but they are not buttons; and I don't know whether I am looking at a mini car engine or modern looking turntable. Always something interesting coming out of RSW.