Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 vs Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium 42

Tissot's design language vs Hublot's approach

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 features a 316L Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Scratch-resistant Sapphire protection. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium 42 offers Titanium, sandwich case construction at 42mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Powermatic 80.111 vs Automatic flyback chronograph, Hublot HUB1280 Unico

The PRX Powermatic 80 runs the Automatic Powermatic 80.111 (In-House Automatic (ETA C07.111 base), 80 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The Big Bang Unico Titanium 42 uses the Automatic flyback chronograph, Hublot HUB1280 Unico (Hublot in-house HUB1280, column wheel visible dial side, About 72 hours reserve) at standard. The PRX Powermatic 80 edges ahead on power reserve.

40mm vs 42mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the PRX Powermatic 80 wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Big Bang Unico Titanium 42 at 42mm. Water resistance differs: 100m (10 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 sits at $500–$1,000 and the Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium 42 at $10,000–$25,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the PRX Powermatic 80 uses Scratch-resistant Sapphire with 80 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and About 72 hours on the Big Bang Unico Titanium 42. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

100m (10 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM)

The PRX Powermatic 80 is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the Big Bang Unico Titanium 42 handles 100m (10 ATM). Both offer identical water resistance ratings.