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Touch-screen technology in an altimeter watch? It isn't mission-critical, as our engineering buddies would state, however it sure is awesome.

The T Touch Expert lets you toggle among time, elevation, climate, compass, temperature, and stopwatch features with a speedy tap or swipe.

The motion is simpler and quicker compared to fumbling for side switches (which the Expert has, also), and it works even with mitts on. "But the real payoff is less about convenience than about elegance," states an editor. "This is the best-looking watch I've seen in 10 years of testing technical time-pieces." It's also tops in toughness, accuracy, and value.

The Tissot T-Touch Expert is also available in a special aviator watch version for aviation enthusiasts.

Just $995 is a really small price to pay on a T-Touch Expert to leave your pop, spouse, brother or boyfriend breathless... and all his friends envious.