Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 vs Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium

Tissot's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 features a 316L Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Scratch-resistant Sapphire 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 80.111 vs Powermatic 80.811 (Silicon Hairspring)

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 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.

40mm vs 40mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the PRX Powermatic 80 is similarly sized 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 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 uses Scratch-resistant Sapphire 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 is rated to 100m (10 ATM) while the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium handles 100m (10 ATM). Both offer identical water resistance ratings.