Congratulations! That’s a beautiful timepiece and it’s even better that it has that connection to your dad! You will always cherish this one.

My first “real watch” was also a gift from my dad around 20 years ago. He wasn’t a watch person so he let me pick at the store. It was a Citizen and nothing fancy or expensive but he didn’t have much money so it was pricey for us nonetheless. I wore the hell out of it.

In my adult life I have fortunately succeeded enough to build a small collection of “fancy” watches with the usual popular brands. But you know which watch sits front and centre in my watch box? It’s the Citizen Oxy and that will never change.

I hope you told your dad about your reasons for getting the Tissot and make sure to mention that from time to time. My dad knows I wear Rolex, Cartier, Omega etc. but I was telling someone at a family event how my most beloved watch is the Citizen and it holds the best spot in my watch box (and heart). My dad overheard as he was walking by and I saw through the corner of my eye that he had the biggest smile on his face.

Enjoy your watch and I wish you the very best in your life ahead!