ReviewA Race-Ready Chrono In Black: The Tissot PR 100 Tour de France 2026 40mm In Steel

Sport has always been a big part of Tissot’s identity, but recent releases suggest the brand are placing an even greater emphasis on watches inspired by the world of competition. From the motorcycle-inspired T-Race collection to the Pinarello Special Edition and its long-standing role as Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France, Tissot have increasingly looked to major sporting partnerships for fresh ideas and new ways to interpret their watches. The new PR 100 Tour de France 2026 40mm continues in the same direction. Taking one of the brand’s most approachable and versatile sports watches as its base, Tissot watches add several details linked to the famous race while maintaining the practicality that has long made the PR 100 an easy everyday companion for your wrist. Presented in black with contrasting yellow accents, this Tissot watch immediately stands apart from the standard collection. A chronograph display further adds to its sporty, tool-watch character, delivering a watch that works well both as an everyday timepiece and as a tribute to one of the biggest annual events in sport.

In Yellow And Black: The Tissot PR 100 Tour de France 2026 40mm

The new PR 100 Tour de France 2026 40mm joins the Tissot PR 100 collection, which has clicked with the community and Tissot fans because it hits a very practical sweet spot. These watches are Swiss-made, clean-looking, and durable, while the name itself stands for precise, robust, and 100m water resistance. That said, the latest PR 100 is no different, yet looks bolder than its siblings in the family. It is housed in a 40mm black PVD-coated stainless-steel case. Against its dark backdrop, the yellow accents give the watch a sportier look. The central chronograph seconds hand, markings on the pulsometer scale, and touches on the dial all bring in the famous yellow colour that has been long associated with the Tour de France.

Look at the black dial and you will notice it has a grainy texture inspired by the asphalt roads. Even with this design direction and all those chrono functions, the dial doesn’t feel busy. The three sub-dials again add more contrast with their white details. A sapphire crystal sits atop the dial, and the watch is 100m water-resistant. Low-light timekeeping is easy with Super-LumiNova-coated hands, and the caseback also shows engraving of the Tour de France’s logo. Tissot have also paid attention to the strap. The watch comes on a textile strap with a standard buckle, and additionally you also get a black rubber strap. This whole execution gives it a sporty look and at the same time makes the whole package wear comfortably on the wrist. With its quick-release system, you can also easily swap straps for more styling options.

Built For Everyday Timing

Powering the PR 100 Tour de France 2026 is the quartz G10.212 chronograph movement. Alongside the time display, it enables the chronograph functions through the central seconds hand and sub-dials and comes with an end-of-life indicator that lets the wearer know when the battery is nearing replacement, and that is quite practical as a function. This movement is accurate, easy to live with, and ready to jump into action wherever and whenever needed.

Combine all of this and you have a watch that does not rely on elaborate complications or limited-edition exclusivity. Instead, it is an everyday sports watch that should appeal equally to cycling fans and to anyone looking for a sporty chronograph with a dark personality, one that is stealthy and yet powerful.

Adding to Tissot’s cycling universe is also the PR 100 Cycling Edition in steel. This is launched alongside the PR 100 Tour de France 2026 and is available in two case size options—a pretty sleek 34mm and compact 40mm. These Tissot quartz watches have a grey dial and are paired with a dual-tone grey strap.

The Tissot PR 100 Tour de France 2026 40mm in a nutshell

• Case: 40mm black PVD-coated 316L stainless-steel case; 100m water resistance
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, central chronograph seconds, 30-minute and 1/10-second counters; add and split functions; end-of-life indicator
• Dial: Black dial with Arabic numerals and baton indexes; hands coated with Super-LumiNova
• Movement: Swiss quartz chronograph calibre G10.212; Renata 394 battery
• Strap: Black textured textile strap with quick-release system; additional black rubber strap