Oris Big Crown Pointer Date vs Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80

Oris's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date features a Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Sapphire (Domed, Inside AR Coating) protection. The Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 offers Stainless Steel construction at 39.3mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Oris 754 (Sellita Base) vs Powermatic 80.111

The Big Crown Pointer Date runs the Automatic Oris 754 (Sellita Base) (Modified Sellita Automatic, 38 Hours power reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency. The Le Locle Powermatic 80 uses the Powermatic 80.111 (ETA-Based Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The Le Locle Powermatic 80 offers a longer power reserve.

40mm vs 39.3mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the Big Crown Pointer Date has a bolder wrist presence compared to the Le Locle Powermatic 80 at 39.3mm. Water resistance differs: 50m (5 ATM) vs 30m (3 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date sits at $1,500–$2,500 and the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Big Crown Pointer Date uses Sapphire (Domed, Inside AR Coating) with 38 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the Le Locle Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

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

The Big Crown Pointer Date is rated to 50m (5 ATM) while the Le Locle Powermatic 80 handles 30m (3 ATM). The Big Crown Pointer Date is better suited for water activities.