Tissot launches 2012 MotoGP™ watches

[The Swiss brand will be the Official Timekeeper of the World Championship for the 13th successive year, and has released its limited edition watches to commemorate the forthcoming season.

Tissot will remain the Official Timekeeper of the MotoGP™ World Championship in 2012 - its 13th consecutive year - and to commemorate the forthcoming season the Swiss watchmaker has released its two official MotoGP™ timepieces.

The Tissot T-Race MotoGP Limited Edition 2012 watches are available in automatic and quartz versions, with the automatic edition limited to 2012 pieces and driven by the revolutionary C01.211 chronograph movement. The quartz edition has been produced in a series of 8,888 pieces.

Both models draw inspiration from the MotoGP™ machines and incorporate a dynamic black based strap with a yellow aerodynamic T-line, a dashboard-inspired dial, a bezel resembling a bike’s brake disc and have carbon composites. Both editions are also presented in a MotoGP™ chequered flag collector’s box.