Microsoft Corp. today named Tissot its latest Smart Watch partner, and Tissot introduced the High-T touch-screen Smart Watch using MSN� Direct technology. Known for more than 150 years for its stylish Swiss designs and product innovation, Tissot created this Smart Watch with unique touch-screen navigation and a sleek, satin-finish, stainless-steel design.

"Smart Watches for MSN Direct like the High-T really up the ante for what customers can expect from their wristwatches," said Bill Mitchell, founder and corporate vice president of the Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT) initiative at Microsoft. "Tissot leads though innovation and high performance, so this alliance is a natural match and an important step in the evolution of Smart Watch design."

With its exclusive tactile technology, the Tissot High-T Smart Watch enables wearers to simply touch their watch to receive news, weather, sports and stock updates; appointment reminders; and other information through MSN Direct. The Tissot High-T is available for purchase at fine jewelry stores in select North American markets, and it is the first Smart Watch to have the price of the watch include six months of the MSN Direct service.* Tissot is offering a special white-glove service through which customers can have their Smart Watch activated at the point of purchase.