Tudor Black Bay 58 vs Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm

Tudor's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Tudor Black Bay 58 features a 316L Stainless Steel case at 39mm with Domed Sapphire protection. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers Stainless Steel construction at 35mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Manufacture Calibre MT5402 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The Black Bay 58 runs the Automatic Manufacture Calibre MT5402 (In-House Automatic Manufacture (Kenissi), 70 Hours power reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency. The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm uses the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers a longer power reserve.

39mm vs 35mm — different wrist presence

At 39mm, the Black Bay 58 has a bolder wrist presence compared to the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm at 35mm. Water resistance differs: 200m (20 ATM) vs 100m (10 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Tudor Black Bay 58 sits at $2,500–$5,000 and the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Black Bay 58 uses Domed Sapphire with 70 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

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

The Black Bay 58 is rated to 200m (20 ATM) while the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm handles 100m (10 ATM). The Black Bay 58 is better suited for water activities.