Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic vs Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium

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 Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium offers Stainless Steel construction at 40mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic ML115 vs Powermatic 80.811 (Silicon Hairspring)

The Aikon Automatic runs the Automatic ML115 (Automatic (Sellita SW200-1 base), 38 Hours power reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency. The Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium uses the Powermatic 80.811 (Silicon Hairspring) (ETA-Based Automatic with Silicon Hairspring, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium offers a longer power reserve.

42mm vs 40mm — different wrist presence

At 42mm, the Aikon Automatic has a bolder wrist presence compared to the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium at 40mm. Water resistance differs: 200m (20 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic sits at $1,500–$2,500 and the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 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 Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

200m (20 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM)

The Aikon Automatic is rated to 200m (20 ATM) while the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium handles 100m (10 ATM). The Aikon Automatic is better suited for water activities.