Customer reviews
Reviewed by: Ceit Bannon
Date: Mon 23rd August 2010
Rating: Very good
Review: the watch itself is gorgeous but the strap it came with was very small, smaller than average and definately smaller than the same watch that we viewed in the shops.
we had to take the watch into a shop, have the strap removed, post it back to tissot and now we're waiting for a replacement which is a great service from tissot as it is free of charge but the whole thing is a little disappointing as the watch was a 21st birthday present for my brother
Reviewed by: James Max
Date: Thu 19th August 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: Fantastic watch, looks great and feels great. For the price, I would say it's by far a better quality watch than the designer watches and on a level with the other £400+ swiss made watches.
Reviewed by: lulz
Date: Mon 9th August 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: It's amazing.. i bought it to my husband in his birthday.. he loved it a lot :)
Its so elegant..
Reviewed by: Ewan
Date: Tue 27th July 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: First impressions. The V8 arrives in a very nice presentation box that exudes quality.
I wanted a good looking, functional watch without hundreds of fancy gadgets and useless functions, which is exactly what i got.
Beautiful brushed steel case and nicely stitched leather strap with embossed buckle.
I would say the colours on the website are a fair rendition of the watch in reality.
The watch case itself is quite large, and i have quite skinny wrists but i can still easily pull it off, so dont be discouraged if you also suffer from girl wrists!
The chronograph function is easy to use, im not sure why people are complaining about the instructions, they seem to adequately explain the limited functions of the watch.
All in all, i am very pleased with this watch and would recomend it to anyone.
Also i know this is a review of the watch but i would like to add that i was most impressed with the Watch Shop, excellent service, ordered in the afternoon and it was delivered next day by 10am! Cant beat that
Ewan
Reviewed by: Sam
Date: Fri 4th June 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: Hi 4rnds !!! This watch is really awsome it's speciality is it's can b worn at all the times ex:work,casual & party as it has all the looks u need.I m using it 4r 6 to 7 months it's koolll..I give 10/10.so go for it now..BECAUZ THE CHANCE IS NEVER LOST SOMEONE WILL PICK IT...IF U LOSE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Jmcgints
Date: Thu 20th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: I am impressed by the quality that has gone into the build of this watch. I have owned various watches including Rolex's and Omega's and can honestly say I am unsure where the extra money goes on these high end brands. I know it is not an automatic movement but the materials used and detailing mean that it is punching way above it's price point.
Reviewed by: Toon
Date: Mon 17th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: The watch is great. My dad loved it. It is big and heavy enough for a man. Very classy colours and materials.
Face might be slightly too busy.
Reviewed by: Caroline
Date: Wed 12th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: I got this for my boyfriend and he loves it. The delivery time was very short and without complications.
Reviewed by: BenR
Date: Wed 12th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: I cannot fault the service or the watch. Fast delivery and an excellent product.
Reviewed by: Damian
Date: Wed 12th May 2010
Rating: Very good
Review: Niece wiegt, depth and diameter.
Beautiful brown leather strap, soft inner for comfort, neat 'Tissot' engraving on buckle.
Distinct cream facia, sophisticated chronograph features with classical letters and ornamentation. Looks fantatsic, a good balance of technology and classical chic.
Dislikes: Poor users manual (have to visit Tissot website where the manual recommended does not match exactly the V8). Usert manual is difficult to follow, still haven't figured out the chronograph feature.
Reviewed by: Blondie
Date: Wed 12th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: Bought this watch as a wedding gift to give to my husband the morning of our wedding & he just loved it! He had been used to wearing a metal strap but loved the leather strap for a change. The strap isn't uncomfortable on him though some other reviewers had mentioned that. The dial of the watch is a lovely ivory colour and is very classy! He was well impressed
Reviewed by: Andy
Date: Mon 10th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: I`ve just received this watch and I`m very pleased with the quality and the look of it. The service from Watchshop UK was fantastic, very prompt delivery to any EU country.
The watch itself looks even better than on the picture. It has a great looking ivory dial which matches perfectly with the steel of the bezel and the brown leather strap. The strap is a bit stiff at the moment, but I`m sure with time it will soften. Also good weight and case width – the watch feels and looks elegantly big.
I`ve owned another Tissot for a couple of years now, and was looking for something new this time, which catches the eye of today`s individual. I`ve found the V8 and think it`s one of the best choices in its price range, if you`re looking for a quality watch. For less than £200 you’ll get a stylish sporty watch together with the Swiss quality.
I would highly recommend the Tissot V8 Chronograph Watch and Watchshop UK to anyone!
Reviewed by: Sanjeev Sharma
Date: Sun 9th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: Watch Shop provides an amazingly high fidelity online shopping experience. What i saw on the screen was exactly how the watch looked like in reality.
I am truly delighted with the order process at Watch Shop. The watch was delivered as promised before 1pm on the next working day.
Strongly recommend Watch Shop as it scores well on product range, price and delivery.
Reviewed by: SL
Date: Sat 27th February 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: Tissot is a very well known brand that’s been on the market for quite some time and I think there is no need to introduce it to anyone. Reviewed here V8 is part of the Tissot’s T-Sport collection. It’s a classic stainless steel watch with chronograph and date dial functionality with up to a 100 metres water resistance (although the crown is the push-in type). It’s brown leather strap with contrasting Breitling-style stitching perfectly composes with ivory dial and the steel of the bezel. It comes with an excellent presentation box (you can see it and all the contents if you click on “Supplied with”, it looks much better than on that photo though). You also get a sack for the watch in case you would decide not to wear it on your wrist ;).
But what makes a good watch? For me, there are few things to consider – precision, functionality and build quality.
To start with accuracy, V8 is quartz operated so generally it is more precise than a mechanical watch. Although it is not certified by the COSC (the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute), as long as you don’t want to use it as a scientific instrument it is perfectly fine and depending on the working environment it will give an accuracy of around +/-1 second per day and if you’re looking for a watch doing better than that you should be looking in a different price range.
When it comes to functionality I am quite pleased. Clear, not too busy dial (not like in many other chronographs) with a date dial placed at 6 o’clock position is very easy to read due to the design of markers and wide hands which are illuminated for hours after being “charged” by an external light source. Current time seconds are shown on the bottom sub-dial. Time and date are set by two traditional pull-out positions of the crown. There is also a tachymetre on the bezel which can be used to measure speed on a given distance, rate of production etc. So far it wasn’t of much use to me and I don’t think it will. I can think of some other, more practical things that could have been there instead. I guess Tissot wanted to be consistent in the sportish design as this is the T-Sport series watch which corresponds to Tissot’s involvement in motorsports events.
As for the chronograph, it has add and split time functions but only one can be used in a single time measurement (you have to reset it to use the other). The two sub-dials are reasonably placed but sometimes can be difficult to read if they are covered by the bigger minute/hour hands. They indicate minutes and multiples of 0.1s. Seconds in time measuring mode are shown on the main dial. Two chronograph operating buttons are rather soft and give just enough resistance so you can’t push them by accident.
In terms of build quality it is an excellent choice. All the parts look very solid and durable. The face of the watch is made of very hard sapphire crystal which is colourless and perfectly transparent. Theoretically it can only be scratched by diamond but you need to forgive me but I haven’t tested it . The case is made of high/medium polish 316L stainless steel. Besides all that you can see “Swiss Made” label on the dial and it means that Swiss manufacture of the watch movement account for at least 50% of the total value (without the cost of assembly) and it was cased up and tested in Switzerland. My only concern here is the strap - I’m not sure if it will last that long as you will bend it in the same place every time you put on/take off the watch.
I have this watch for over 2 months now and I am very happy with it, there’s nothing much to complain about. It was quite uncomfortable in the beginning due to the leather stiffness but it softened after about two weeks and now it’s perfect. Before buying it I only had a chance to see it on the internet but it met my expectations. The only differences were the strap and the blue hands which are actually darker. That’s why I made a few pictures and the goal was to represent the colours it the most accurate way. I would definitely recommend this watch for people looking for a chronograph but keep in mind that it's quite bulky so if the size or the weight of that watch might be a problem for you, ask yourself if you really need a chronograph as the ordinary timepieces can be much smaller and lighter (like the titanium ones). Also some Japanese brands offer more functionality at that price range but, again, here you’re paying for the Swiss quality and materials (like sapphire crystal) which, in case of this particular watch, come at a very good price anyway.
Reviewed by: Mark
Date: Thu 7th January 2010
Rating: Excellent
Review: The watch is really impressive. It looks beautiful and the delivery service was really prompt.
The only drawback i would have is where the strap connects to the face. The edges are quite sharp and can be slightly uncomfortable at times.
Overall a great looking watch.
Reviewed by: SP
Date: Mon 28th December 2009
Rating: Excellent
Review: Excellent service!! I ordered my watch on the morning of 23rd and the next day at lunch time it was in my house in Lisbon, Portugal.
The watch is beautifull and the person who received loves it! Great machine with classic/modern design. Not to mention the box, already makes the gift beautifull!
I will use your shop again.
Reviewed by: Mick the Click
Date: Tue 9th June 2009
Rating: Excellent
Review: Definitely five-star service. Ordered my Tissot V8 on Saturday afternoon and it arrived before 9 am on Tuesday morning without paying extra for delivery. Top class. As for the watch, well it is certainly a handsome beast and the presentation box is a work of art in itself. Think I might must keep the box and throw the watch away!! NO CHANCE. Although it is at the low end of the Tissot range is looks a million dollars and I shall wear it with pride. Just one minor down-side - the tiny instruction manual hidden in one of the drawers of the box does not give precise operating instructions for my specific watch! And I still haven't worked it all out yet, but I am sure I will. The official Tissot website offers the same instructions, so no luck there. Any suggestions?
Reviewed by: mattnorc
Date: Wed 25th March 2009
Rating: Excellent
Review: Nice watch, good weight but not too heavy, only problem is I have quite thick wrists and the strap is a bit short second hole in otherwise well chuffed
Reviewed by: Tim
Date: Fri 23rd January 2009
Rating: Excellent
Review: I love Tissot watches. I bought my first, an F1, over 25 years ago and still going strong it cost a lot of paper round money and I have just bought my second, the V8 from watchshopuk. It is a fine watch, supposedly based upon the dials found in a classic British sports car. It is a large, bulky watch, so worth checking the measurements first, but I love it. Very classy and elegant with a comfortable strap, if it lasts as long as my F1 it will bring much pleasure for many years. First rate service from watchshopuk, I can confidently recommend them on price and delivery.
Reviewed by: Zammov
Date: Tue 20th January 2009
Rating: Excellent
Review: Excellent service and a great watch. Will definitely buy again from this site.
Reviewed by: Sarah Cox
Date: Tue 9th December 2008
Rating: Excellent
Review: Tried this site following a recommendation from a close friend and found it to be very satisfactory.
This watch was a gift for my husband and it hasnt left his wrist since I bought it him :)
Reviewed by: Jonny
Date: Tue 7th October 2008
Rating: Excellent
Review: i bought this from the picture without even seeing it, I couldnt find it anywhere else and bought from here and it is a great looking piece, very solid and chunky/heavy and the strap is very thick. The strap doesnt bend well at first but then settles in nicely. overall i would say i am very pleased
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