Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph vs Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

Hamilton's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph features a Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Sapphire (Domed) 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 H-31 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph runs the Automatic H-31 (Valjoux-Based Automatic Chronograph, 60 Hours power reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 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.

40mm vs 42.0mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at 42.0mm. Water resistance differs: 100m (10 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph sits at $2,500–$5,000 and the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph uses Sapphire (Domed) with 60 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

100m (10 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM)

The Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 handles 50m (5 ATM). The Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph is better suited for water activities.