Tissot has invited French professional basketball player Tony Parker to join its high profile family of ambassadors. Tissot, representing Official Timekeeper of FIBA (International Basketball Federation), is really pleased to have Tony Parker as its ambassador as he is highly respected on the international scene as the captain of the French national basketball team and NBA's San Antonio Spurs player. Tony is famous not only for his sports achievements but also for his personal characteristics - his energy, firmness of purpose, courage, and strong sense of social responsibility.

Tony Parker has a lot of fans worldwide due to his brilliant career. As a member of the French national team, Tony won a bronze medal in the 2005 European Championships. The celebrity player also boasts a trio of NBA Champion titles to his name from 2003, 2005 and 2007, having become an NBA All Star on three occasions.

In 2007, Tony was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the NBA finals.

As Tissot President Francois Thiebaud comments, they are honored to have Tony Parker in the brand’s ambassador team, admiring his in-born talent and focused determination. They hope their cooperation will contribute to spreading the player’s inspirational qualities all over the world.