Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm vs Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium

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

Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) vs Powermatic 80.811 (Silicon Hairspring)

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 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). Power reserves are closely matched.

35mm vs 40mm — different wrist presence

At 35mm, the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium at 40mm. Water resistance differs: 100m (10 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM).

Same tier — different value propositions

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm sits at $500–$1,000 and the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 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 Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

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

The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium handles 100m (10 ATM). Both offer identical water resistance ratings.