Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic vs Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

Maurice Lacroix's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic features a Stainless Steel case at 42mm 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 ML115 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The Aikon Automatic runs the Automatic ML115 (Automatic (Sellita SW200-1 base), 38 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.

42mm vs 42.0mm — different wrist presence

At 42mm, the Aikon Automatic is similarly sized compared to the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at 42.0mm. Water resistance differs: 200m (20 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic sits at $1,500–$2,500 and the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Aikon Automatic uses Sapphire Crystal with 38 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

200m (20 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM)

The Aikon Automatic is rated to 200m (20 ATM) while the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 handles 50m (5 ATM). The Aikon Automatic is better suited for water activities.