Bulova Surveyor Automatic vs Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

Bulova's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Bulova Surveyor Automatic features a Stainless Steel case at 39mm with Sapphire Crystal protection. The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers Stainless Steel construction at 42.0mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Miyota 8215 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The Surveyor Automatic runs the Automatic Miyota 8215 (Miyota Automatic, 42 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 uses the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers a longer power reserve.

39mm vs 42.0mm — different wrist presence

At 39mm, the Surveyor Automatic wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at 42.0mm. Water resistance differs: 30m (3 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM).

Bulova sits in the lower tier

The Bulova Surveyor Automatic sits at $250–$500 and the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Surveyor Automatic uses Sapphire Crystal with 42 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

30m (3 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM)

The Surveyor Automatic is rated to 30m (3 ATM) while the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 handles 50m (5 ATM). The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers superior water resistance.