Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 vs Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial)

Tissot's design language vs Rolex's approach

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 features a 316L Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Scratch-resistant Sapphire protection. The Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial) offers Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor) construction at 40mm with Sapphire Crystal, Cyclops. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Powermatic 80.111 vs Automatic, Rolex calibre 3135

The PRX Powermatic 80 runs the Automatic Powermatic 80.111 (In-House Automatic (ETA C07.111 base), 80 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial) uses the Automatic, Rolex calibre 3135 (Rolex 3135, Superlative Chronometer, About 48 hours reserve) at standard. The PRX Powermatic 80 edges ahead on power reserve.

40mm vs 40mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the PRX Powermatic 80 is similarly sized compared to the Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial) at 40mm. Water resistance differs: 100m (10 ATM) vs 300m (1,000 ft).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 sits at $500–$1,000 and the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial) at $10,000–$25,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the PRX Powermatic 80 uses Scratch-resistant Sapphire with 80 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal, Cyclops and About 48 hours on the Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial). Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

100m (10 ATM) vs 300m (1,000 ft)

The PRX Powermatic 80 is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial) handles 300m (1,000 ft). The Submariner Date 116613LB (steel and yellow gold, blue dial) offers superior water resistance.