Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm vs Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

Tissot's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm features a Stainless Steel case at 35mm 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 Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm runs the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 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). Power reserves are closely matched.

35mm vs 42.0mm — different wrist presence

At 35mm, the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm 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).

Same tier — different value propositions

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm sits at $500–$1,000 and the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm uses Sapphire Crystal with 80 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 PRX Powermatic 80 35mm is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 handles 50m (5 ATM). The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm is better suited for water activities.