RockWatch

The RockWatch or Rock Watch was a trademarked brand[1] of wristwatch with a case made of granite, introduced by Tissot in 1985. It was designed by Robert Mazlo.

Tissot claims it was the world's first wristwatch with a case made of natural stone.

When introduced in the U.S., it retailed for $195.[2]

Over 500,000 were sold.[3]

Notes

  1. U.S. Trademark registration numbers 1453146, 1941265, 3213659, 4694037
  2. K. Vikram, Directory of Dimensional Stones, 1986, p. 85.
  3. Industrial Diamond Review 47:186
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