| A leader in innovative, quality timepieces since | | | | her contract for another two years. In the |
| 1853, the Tissot Watch Company creates stylish, | | | | male-dominated world of racing, Danica is known |
| precision watches to suit every occasion, using | | | | for her being fiercely competitive, while |
| the finest designs, materials and workmanship. | | | | maintaining her stylish femininity. Nicky Hayden, |
| Their involvement with the world of sports | | | | who won the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, |
| communicates the passion, energy and | | | | has joined the Tissot team as well. Currently in his |
| excitement that have made the brand so | | | | 6th season with the MotoGP Championships, Nicky |
| successful. | | | | is known for pushing himself (and his bike) to |
| Since 1974, the Tissot Watch Company has been | | | | reach new heights of excellence. Nicky, Danica, |
| a part of many high-profile sporting events, | | | | Michael and other iconic sports figures have |
| beginning with their sponsorship of a race car in | | | | embraced the Tissot brand because of its |
| the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in France. The company | | | | dedication to precision, technological excellence, |
| is now known for its involvement in a variety of | | | | and long history of innovation. But the Tissot |
| performance sports, including Formula One motor | | | | team of Brand Ambassadors is not limited to the |
| racing, ice hockey, and cycling. In addition to their | | | | world of professional sports. |
| role as the official timekeepers of the Tour de | | | | Two other team members are known for their |
| Suisse, Tissot also holds the official stopwatch on | | | | personal style and passion for the arts. Asian |
| World Championship cyclo-cross racing, and the | | | | beauty Barbie Xu, who became famous for her |
| Mountain Bike World Cup. Their ongoing | | | | starring role in "Meteor Garden" is a rising star in |
| relationships with global sporting events has led | | | | television and cinema. Ms. Xu is often sought after |
| the Tissot Watch Company to launch a | | | | by talk shows and magazines for her opinions on |
| testimonial program involving a number of sports | | | | fashion, beauty, and culture, and of course her |
| stars, including international football champion | | | | love of Tissot watches. |
| Michael Owen. As the 2000 European Footballer of | | | | Another well-known actress, Deepika Padukone |
| the Year, Michael has played for leading football | | | | plays the role of Tissot's brand ambassador for |
| clubs in England and Spain, and he is presently | | | | India, and is known as the "Face of Tissot" around |
| playing in the English Premier League for the | | | | the world. One of India's most admired actresses, |
| world-famous Newcastle United. | | | | Deepika is also an international model. In March |
| Ten years ago, Tissot chose Michael Owen, and | | | | 2009, Deepika proudly launched the new Tissot |
| they have since chosen many others to join their | | | | T-Touch Expert at an event in Mumbai, India. |
| team of Brand Ambassadors. Brand Ambassadors | | | | When Ms. |
| are chosen because they reflect the brand's | | | | Padukone announced the launch of the T-Touch |
| values of precision, performance, innovation and | | | | Expert, she said it is more than just a watch. |
| prestige. These are the values that have been at | | | | Calling it a "gizmo" that any traveler would want |
| the crux of the Tissot brand since the company | | | | to own, Deepika said the new touch-screen |
| was founded in 1853, and just like the company | | | | timepiece made wearing a watch a more thrilling |
| itself Tissot's Brand Ambassadors have | | | | experience for her. She was especially impressed |
| consistently personified these values by pushing | | | | it its extraordinary functions. Among many fans |
| the boundaries of excellence and performance. | | | | of Tissot, Deepika praised this new breakthrough |
| Another well known athlete on the Tissot team | | | | in timekeeping technology. |
| of ambassadors is Danica Patrick - the first | | | | Tissot's team of Brand Ambassadors represents |
| woman to win a race in the IndyCar Series. | | | | a variety of talents, spanning the globe, but what |
| Danica became the first female Tissot | | | | binds them together is their passion for |
| ambassador in 2005, and has recently extended | | | | excellence. |