The Tissot Supersport NBA (ref. T125.417.17.031.00) is a 42mm Swiss quartz chronograph made to celebrate Tissot's role as Official Timekeeper of the NBA since 2015. It has an all-grey sandblasted steel case, a bezel marked for the 24-second shot clock, court-line dial details and an NBA logo on the chronograph hand. It's water-resistant to 100m and costs $525 in the US, £430 in the UK and €495 in Europe.Basketball, Without the Jersey Colors
Most licensed sports watches shout. The Tissot Supersport NBA whispers, and that's exactly why it works.
Instead of team colors and a giant logo, Tissot went almost entirely grey. The idea comes from what players actually wear away from the arena: the matte, technical training gear you'd see in a gym or at shootaround. So you get a watch that feels like basketball if you know where to look, and like a clean sports chronograph if you don't.
It's also smaller, lighter and cheaper than the last NBA edition. Below, you'll find every basketball detail hidden in the design, full specs, prices in every major market, and an honest look at who should buy one.
Why Tissot Makes an NBA Watch at All
This isn't a logo-licensing deal. Tissot has been the NBA's Official Timekeeper since 2015, and it builds the shot clocks and timing systems used in NBA arenas. It also times the WNBA.
That matters for the design. When Tissot puts a 24-second scale on the bezel, it's referencing a clock it actually helps run on game night. Few sports watches can claim that kind of connection.
Every Basketball Detail on the Tissot Supersport NBA
The fun part is that none of these details are loud. You find them one at a time.
The 24-Second Shot Clock Bezel
In the NBA, the attacking team has 24 seconds to attempt a shot. Tissot marked that window right onto the bezel. Start the chronograph when your team gets the ball, and the central seconds hand shows exactly how much shot clock you have left.
Is anyone timing possessions in the stands? Probably not. But for coaches, players running drills or pickup games with no scoreboard, it's genuinely usable.
Court Lines on the Dial
White dashed markings run between the hour markers, echoing the painted lines of a basketball court. On a matte grey dial, they're subtle enough that most people won't notice them until you point them out.
A Date Window Shaped Like "The Key"
The date display at 4 o'clock is shaped like the key, the painted area beneath the basket. It's the kind of detail only a basketball fan will catch, which is exactly the point.
The NBA Logoman on the Chronograph Hand
The central chronograph seconds hand carries a miniature NBA logo in blue, white and red. It's the only real splash of color on the whole watch, so it pops every time the hand moves.
The Caseback
Flip it over and you'll find a detailed engraving of the official NBA logo, with references to the league's Eastern and Western Conferences. It turns the back of the watch into a small piece of memorabilia.
Sandblasted Steel, Head to Toe
The 316L stainless steel case is sandblasted to a matte finish. That same treatment runs across the bezel and pushers, so nothing on the watch shines. Paired with the grey rubber strap, the result looks more like modern sportswear than a traditional steel sports watch.
Movement: Swiss Quartz With Proper Timing Tools
Inside is Tissot's Swiss-made G10 quartz chronograph movement (Tissot calls it PowerDrive). Some watch fans dismiss quartz, but for a timing tool built around a sport measured in tenths of a second, accuracy is the whole job.
The chronograph does more than most competitors mention:
30-minute counter for timing full drills or quarters of a pickup game
1/10-second counter for precise short timing
SPLIT function, which lets you check a lap or interval time while the chronograph keeps running
ADD function, which lets you stop and restart timing without resetting, so you can add up only the time the ball is in play
Battery end-of-life indicator, which warns you before the battery dies
That ADD function is the hidden gem. It's basically how a real game clock works: stop on the whistle, restart on the inbound.
How It Wears
At 42mm wide and 11.27mm thick, this is a very comfortable size for most wrists. It weighs just 96g, and the 22mm rubber strap uses a quick-release system, so you can swap straps without tools.
There's sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, Super-LumiNova on the hands and indices, and 100m (10 bar) of water resistance. In plain terms: you can sweat in it, shower in it and swim with it.
It's a special edition, but not a limited one, so you won't be fighting a countdown. You can buy it from Tissot's online store, Tissot boutiques and authorized retailers.
In the UK, it's actually the most affordable watch in Tissot's current NBA lineup, sitting just under the £435 Supersport Basketball, which is a much bigger 45.5mm watch.
New Supersport NBA vs the Previous NBA Special Edition
The last Supersport NBA Special Edition was a very different watch. Here's how they stack up.
Diameter: 42mm (new) vs 45.5mm (previous)
Thickness: 11.27mm (new) vs About 12mm (previous)
Case finish: Sandblasted steel (new) vs Black PVD-coated steel (previous)
Dial: Matte grey with court lines (new) vs Basketball-textured dial with jersey-style numerals (previous)
Color: Monochrome grey (new) vs Black with NBA color accents (previous)
Style: Subtle, everyday sportswear (new) vs Bold, game-day statement (previous)
The new one is about 24g lighter and noticeably smaller. If the old 45.5mm model felt too big, this is the fix.
Pick the new grey model if you want something you'll wear every day, with work clothes, gym gear or jeans.
Hunt down the older black model if you want a louder, unmistakable game-day watch.
Is the Tissot Supersport NBA Worth It?
For basketball fans, yes. It's one of the few licensed sports watches with a real reason for its design, and the price is fair for a Swiss chronograph with sapphire and 100m water resistance.
It's not for everyone, though. If you want an automatic movement or a watch to hand down for generations, look elsewhere in Tissot's range, like the PRX. And if grey feels too quiet, the color-heavy previous edition might suit you better.
But if you play, coach or just live for the game, this is a smart, wearable way to bring basketball to your wrist without dressing like a mascot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Tissot Supersport NBA cost?
The Tissot Supersport NBA costs $525 in the US, £430 in the UK, €495 in Europe and AUD $775 in Australia. It's a non-limited special edition sold through Tissot boutiques, the Tissot website and authorized retailers.
What does the 24 on the Tissot Supersport NBA bezel mean?
The 24-second marking refers to the NBA shot clock, which gives the attacking team 24 seconds to attempt a shot. Start the chronograph when possession begins and the seconds hand shows how much shot clock time remains.
Is the Tissot Supersport NBA a limited edition?
No. The Tissot Supersport NBA is a special edition, but it isn't limited to a set number of pieces, so it should stay available through regular Tissot retailers.
What movement is in the Tissot Supersport NBA?
It uses Tissot's Swiss-made G10 quartz chronograph movement. It has a 30-minute counter, a 1/10-second counter, ADD and SPLIT timing functions, a date display and a battery end-of-life indicator.
Is the Tissot Supersport NBA waterproof?
It's water-resistant to 100m (10 bar or 330ft). That's enough for swimming, showering and sweaty workouts, though it isn't designed as a dive watch.
How is the new Tissot Supersport NBA different from the old one?
The new model is smaller at 42mm (down from 45.5mm), about 24g lighter, and finished in matte grey sandblasted steel instead of black PVD. It's designed for everyday wear, while the old one was a bolder game-day watch.
Final Thoughts
Tissot didn't need to reinvent its NBA watch. It just had to make one people would actually wear on a Tuesday. By going smaller, lighter and almost entirely grey, it did exactly that, and kept every basketball detail tucked in where fans will find it.
The shot clock is still ticking. Now it just fits under a hoodie cuff.
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