I just bought this watch a few weeks ago. It was a replacement to my Rado, which was stolen when my hotel was looted following a devastating typhoon that hit Siargao Island, Philippines, in December 2021. I absolutely love it. I wasn't even shopping for a Tissot, but there it was in the display shelf. I use it everyday and don't even realize I'm wearing it most of the time.
I got the green Gentleman for my wedding last year. I love it so much, I got a second, black dial on leather version. AND I got a quartz version for both of my groomsmen for my wedding and they both wear them regularly to this day. Its one of my primary daily wearers, and it's holding up very Well! The movement is still running at about -2s per day. I have recommended the Gentleman to almost anyone who's looking for a GADA watch. The 21mm lug width is a bonus for me personally. I have large wrists so sometimes a 20mm bracelet can feel a bit petit on me. But sometimes a 22mm bracelet just feels like a tank track around your wrist. The 21mm is right in the sweet spot for someone my size for that casual/GADA style daily wearer.
I’ve owned this watch for a year now, and while not COSC certified, the movement is COSC certified in other watches. I’m getting +/- 2 seconds per day. It’s in my opinion the best value in an automatic watch available!
Tissot achieved a rare feat that not even Rolex can pull out. They manufactured a watch with a sensible size and managed to make it look larger and chunkier than it is. Whereas Rolex, as we have recently seen, can only make their watches look bigger by increasing their actual size 🙂
Great review as always. Really appreciate those macro shots. The finishing was better than I expected. "Itty bitty wrist committee"....😄😄😄🏴🏴
As someone who really loves watches but is on an incredibly tight budget, I was looking for a nice, affordable automatic watch to replace my relatively boring, sub 400$ Seiko Quartz Chronograph. The Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 actually feels like a nice entry level into the world of automatic swiss watches. Also, I'm really digging the dark blue dial. Thanks for the recommendation and the highly professional review, I love your channel!
I own this watch. The first 2 months it was running at 0 sec/day. Now It runs +1sec/day. Stunning watch for the price. I handwind it every day because I only wear it for 8 hours/day, and that is not enough to keep it wound. It catches the light beautifully and will turn heads. But I scratched the band and bezel, so now I have to figure out how to polish them again. :)
Respecfully, once you wind an automatic self-winding watch once with approximately 40 turns, you won't have to wind it again unless (in the specfic case of this watch) you take it out of your wrist for more that 80 hrs. Every movement of your wrist makes the rotor spin in the movement and winds the watch constantly. No need to wind it daily.
00:18 Buying substitutes for the timepiece you really want is always the most expensive option. You end up with the watch you really want eventually and all the place-holders you bought along the way. This is a great option if one is able to buy one watch and walk away. But then, that's not what watch enthusiasts do. Very handsome watch.
@@brianhsin678 Bullshit. I bought this watch because I fuck**g wanted it, not because I want to spend 10 years saving for a solid gold Rolex or Patek that I will regret buying for the rest of my life. Life is about keeping things in proportion - spending 'new car' money on a watch is simply insane, unless you are rich of course.
@@thetruth495 Why would you regret buying one? You can buy a gold Rolex president used for 10k that’s not that much money if you save for a couple years
@@GODOFLIQUOR Not everyone wants to save up for a watch. Some people would rather spend that money on literally anything else. Besides, once you move up past the 2k point, the finishing of most pieces won't increase dramatically. Most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this watch, the Monta Noble and a Rolex OP.
I was all on board for this watch but then after watching a few reviews, I noticed they all said it wears bigger than 40mm. Between 36-38 mm would be my sweet spot but many of us smaller wristed enthusiasts say that, right? But I want that movement!
Thanks for the review. My view is that this Tissot Powermatic, despite a slightly disappointing bracelet (money has to be saved somewhere) is a great offer from an historically relevant brand. For most people, including me, makes more sense buying this watch and saving a good few thousand Euros rather than buying an Omega AquaTerra or a now discontinued Rolex OP39. Given the price, you don’t feel so precious about it and can enjoy the watch in most circumstances and if you scratch the case when changing the strap, it does not ruin your week the same as a scar on your Rolex would. And if you’re lucky, it will keep time fully within COSC spec for Seiko money + services every 5 years won’t require a full month saving to pay for.
Great review, Jenni! The number one thing I wanted to see from your channel is a few more "reasonably" priced watches mixed in for review. Very well done!
I remember back when I wanted a Sarb033 and in my search for it came across this gem. It immediately caught my attention and I forgot about the Seiko pretty quick so I decided to pull the trigger on this one and never looked back. This is a beautiful watch and it looks perfect on my 7 3/4" wrist.
I went for the 18k gold bezel version, as I really liked the satinated black dial it came with. It also came on the leather strap and had the 20mm lugs as opposed to the odd lug size of the other auto and quartz Gentlemen. All around beautiful and efficient timepiece.
I've had this watch for a little over a year now, and I really enjoy it. Importantly, it wasn't a substitute for my Aqua Terra or for any other watch. I purchased it for its own merits. I would certainly recommend this to anyone shopping in the $500-$1000 price range.
Hi Kevin. Do I understand correctly that you have both a Gentleman and an Aqua Terra? I really want the AT but the price tag is giving me a lot of pause, so looking at options like this as alternatives. But if you own both, what makes you go to one over the other (and in what situations)? If you don't mind sharing, it would be helpful feedback. Thanks!
@@justthisguyyouknow42 Please keep in mind I bought the AT used in 2016. Prices were much less unreasonable in 2016 compared to today. I don't think I would pay today's prices for an AT, especially a new AT. Mine is the style with the vertical teak dial and the dial is grey. It has a very different character from my bright, blue dialed Gentleman. When I want something more subdued, I go with the AT. When I want something less subdued, the Gentleman is more appropriate. It should be obvious, but the AT is significantly better finished than the Gentleman, particularly the bracelet and clasp. If you'd like to go a bit upmarket, I suggest looking at Longines like the Conquest, Conquest Classic, Master Collection, etc. They now occupy the space that Omega abandoned, and they make great entry level luxury watches. (They aren't quite as good as Omegas were from, say 2000-2010, but they are still quite good.)
I have had this watch now for approximately two months. I use it like a casual watch with jeans and T-shirt. I bought the watch on a leather strap, mainly because I did not like the metal bracelet. I changed out the original leather strap with one of my own 22 mm straps and it fits perfectly. I have been measuring the time, and it runs +2/ seconds per day.
Good call, though at 40mm it's still a large piece for a dress watch. However it looks nicer than the Tissot in my opinion, which suffers a lot more from its size.
@@H0kram yes, with curved down lugs and 47mm lug-to-lug the Mido wears significantly smaller. Tim Mosso would say he would recommend it for wrists as small as 13,5 cm :D
I have the Tissot chemin des tourelles Powermatic 80 and can't fault it, also have the Tissot T-Sport Seastar 1000 300 Meter and can't fault that. Can't see any bad in the one you just reviewed, keep up the good work, you're great
Reason is proportions, as a 22mm may make the strap take over the watch. Bracelets blend in - straps don't- especially if a contrasting color. A 22mm strap would look ODD on my Airman 6 ( 46mm case / 24mm. ) lug width.
I bought the Tissot Gentleman in the silver dial variant and love it! I love watches that have good value and this is one of them. Not a luxury watch but sure does look like one. I’m a Seiko guy so I appreciate the value this watch brings for the money.
I own it and its a super watch :) i recommend it to anyone wanting a really nice watch for not so much money. My wrists are 6.75 and it fits nicely. Anything below 6.5 inch will not fit well. Great content!! Keep it up.
The first watch I bought to start my collection was a Tissot Gentleman quartz with a blue dial. I have added the Powermatic 80 with a green dial. I chose the Powermatic over the PRX because the Gentleman looks the business.
❤❤❤i wore my prx in public yesterday-the coolest thing about this watch( attracted lots of attention )is that it has its own unique beauty !...doesnt look like a homage or a fake watch-i predict that these low prices of the prx line will skyrocket into the wonderful of vanity-and i am a proud owner of the quartz no worries excellance-a watch u can quickly grab and go out without the hassle of setting the time or adjusting-this watch will transform the efficiency of wearing an attractive lightweight thin timepiece !!
Jenni is a mind reader 😂 I'm currently saving for an Aqua Terra and as soon as I started considering this as an impulse buy she told me not to give in to the impulse! 😂
Both are Swatch Group brands. Depending on your income level and savings time, you could get this watch now, continue to save, and sell this watch at a very minor loss down the road when you’re ready to upgrade and have an AMAZING watch during your wait. You’re essentially renting it for a couple hundred dollars. If you saves $300/month, you’d have this watch in 2.5 months. It will take you 20 months to save up for the Aqua Terra. Get the Tissot, wear it for 2 years, save for the Omega, sell the Tissot for $450, and upgrade. 1 extra month of saving, but 2 years with a great watch instead of no watch. 👍🏻
@@vipnetworker this is a brilliant strategy, didn't even consider that until you laid it out! Haha thanks a lot, definitely a route I will consider. And who knows, maybe I end up keeping the Tissot as well!
Rolex OP 39 owner here and I have to admit it’s very hard to justify the purchase of a Rolex compared to this watch. For me the biggest differences are the bracelet tapering down to the clasp adds elegance and comfort, the brand name is better with the Rolex, and perhaps the biggest difference is the Rolex would keep it’s value more if I were ever to want to resell it. Overall I would still go with the Rolex, but it hardly seems rational to spend this much for a watch.
I own both watches... The OP 39 is my formal wear watch, the Tissot is my daily beater. One complements the other just fine. It’s weird though how people sometimes complement me on the Tissot, where the OP flies completely below the radar?!?
I’ve actually considered buying the Gentlemen as a daily beater. But it was too big on my 5.9” wrist as Jenni said. If only they had a 36 mm option. I wish these manufacturers in the affordable range like Tissot and Mido would make smaller sized watches, but unfortunately they don’t… so I went and bought myself a 34 mm Oyster Perpetual.
It's a great looking watch but I would highly recommend actually trying one on as opposed to ordering online. Teddy had me sold up to that point. I tried one on a strap and it fit strange and seemed larger than it sounds on paper. 6.75 / 7 in wrist. I would love to try the bracelet version to see if there is any significant difference.
My first watch was a Tissot that my Dad bought me when I was 12 in the 70s. I still have it and it is still fine. You take a top down approach. I however look at it from the other side as a bottom up approach. Before spending any money on such "brands" as Wellington, Vincero, etc., rather invest more money and get a Tissot, Certina or Longines. The two first ones I wear for example in Central America, where I could encounter a spontaneous ownership transfer any day.
Yup. My first watch that wasn't a kids watch is a Swatch Chronograph (I was like 10 or sth). It is hella old and I'm pretty sure the chrono movement (quartz) is broken. Recently found it again under some junk. Gona take it to my watch guy to get it fixed (even though financially it would be cheaper to buy a new one). My next watch that I got was a Tissot as well. I never really wore watches but 2-3 years ago I started to wear them again. Switched out the quartz movement for a better one since it broke too. My watch guy fitted a Nomos leather strap to it and now it looks even nicer. Now I have a Junghans Max Bill and a Werenbach Mach 33 as well. Werenbach is a microbrand from Zürich. The dials of their watches are made from the booster shell of Soyuz rockets that have actually been to space. Right now all my watches are quartz but I am saving up to get a Nomos Tangomat next year.
@@Lobstersarefabulouz When you got your Swatch, I was in marketing there : ) I still have my collection, like "Goldfinger", etc. They went like hot cakes
I have one, and it is a fantastic addition to my collection. The only complaint I have about it is the mix of polish and brushing on the bracelet. For the money, you’ll be hard-pressed to get a better GADA watch.
Own it, love it. On a dark brown leather strap, the silver and rich blue pops. Easily a top contender for the best sub $1000 dress/everyday watch. Great vid! 😎👍🏼
I’ve got the 18k gold and it’s fabulous blue dial really compliments it. Great value for a silicon hair spring. I chose leather over steel as it looks more classy.
I picked up a black dial version on the leather deployant strap as I didn’t fancy the non adjustable bracelet with all that shine going on. The reason I bought it was that I was interested in giving the ETA movement a go and checking on its characteristics. Mine runs at +1s/day after about 6 months which is up there with my Rolex watches, better than my Sub for example. The power reserve easily goes past 70 hours and the antimagnetic properties are cool for a watch at this price point. I’ve got a medium sized wrist and I’d say this watch wears true to 40mm which is, after all, biggish for a watch in this style. Overall I’m very happy with this piece as an everyday beater that you won’t care about picking up marks and scratches. It works very well on the strap which is good quality and can be adjusted easily on the fly. Don’t expect JLC or Patek finishing guys, you get what you pay for, but it’s nice to have a display caseback and sapphire front and back. I’d say it’s punching way above its weight. Maybe they should also release a 38mm ‘Tissot Lady’ version. It’s a good job it doesn’t say ‘Gentleman’ on the dial or caseback which would be a bit naff. I’ve also read that this watch can be fitted with a 22mm after market strap no problem.
Good call on comparing it to an Aqua Terra. I never really gave the Tissot Gentleman's watch much thought, but I have always liked certain Aqua Terra's. When you made the comparison, I noticed it right away. Very nice review. Thanks for sharing and cheers.
The PRX was just too chunky for my taste; I really prefer the round appearance of the Gentleman. It came down to the auto vs quartz movements, and again, the thinner quartz model won out. (I have thick wrists, and an issue with watches that don't slip under my shirt cuffs.) Accuracy has been impressive, within about one second per month. I got it with Tissot's leather strap, which keeps it light and thin and looks very classy. You have to be happy when the one you like the best is also the least expensive - I may get a second one, with green or silver dial (tough choice), and still spend less than a PRX would have cost me. The only downside I can think of is the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal - I'd have been happy to pay a bit more for that feature.
Although I’m not an owner I’ve always been a fan of Tissot. They make some nice looking sports models too. For a young lady or gentleman, as a gift or reward for achievement a Tissot would make an excellent choice. 🌞
I’ve owned my Tissot Gentleman for about a month now. It’s been great. As she stated in the review, it’s very versatile. It’s a good looking, no frills, understatedly elegant watch, suitable for almost every occasion.
@@dandeliondandelion2484 I have the blue. I love it. I I feel like it’s a little more sportier than the black dial. It looks great outdoors in the sun.
Department stores often have promotion on watches. I got mine from Bloomingdale 30% off. Authorized dealer and shipped straight from SGUS. Best value for the money.
I have this watch for about a year now. It is AMAZING! ! It loses 3 seconds a day from day 1 and after 1 year, it is still losing 3 seconds a day. That is within COSC specs. As far as I'm concerned, it can easily compete with the Vacheron Constantin Stainless steel Overseas blue dial but that one is 21K and it does not have second hack and the 80 hours power reserve. It does have a gold rotor, but who sees the rotor when the watch is on your wrist?????
I've had two, Blue and Black. Ultimately the so-so clasp and the lack of a screw down crown led me to sell both. (at a HUGE loss) My everyday watch is a Tudor BB 41mm
Beautiful review. However, I've got a suggestion though. It will be great if you could also include your personal usage options in your reviews in the future for the time-piece(s) that you hold. First hand real world usage stats such as accuracy of time, power reserve of watch etc.. 🙏
This was a great video for me, given that in the last 12 months I have rid myself of every breathing, IWC, Omega and all bar one Rolex that I owned and started collecting Older Seiko's and Tissot watches...!! Really helpful...!!
I like that this really plays to the feature dial. Those indices are absolutely fantastic and really do make a feature of themselves, especially with that level of finishing.
It seems to have the same problem as the new Longines Spirit. A review of this new release from Longines would be great. Thanks for the amazing content.
Spot on! I bought this watch with a silver dial on a leather strap. It is indeed a gorgeous dial. It is also the most accurate "non chronometer" watch that I own. It is definitely a tremendous value. HOWEVER, I bought it because it was only 40 mm. But the prominent polished bezel makes the watch look much larger. I have a 165 mm wrist, this watch is a bit of a stretch. But I will never part with it because it is just so beautiful to look at.
I noticed the time slider bar is highlighted in segments, and a time index in the description. That’s a very nice touch. I’ve not seen that on any other vid. I wonder why that is so few vids have that. And of course, she is the consummate presenter of watches.
I needed this video. My grail is the aqua terra but have so often thought about just going for this. The gentleman is not my first love so I will remain patient. Thanks Jenni, great content 👍
I think this watch’s natural competition is from within Tissot itself. I like the Ballade as well, with its COSC certification, but I prefer the blue dial and modest luminescence that are available on the Gentleman. As I understand it, the Powermatic 80 movement is pretty accurate without the chronometer rating, and the Oyster-style bracelet on the Gentleman would suit my needs just fine. I think the Gentleman ticks the most boxes for me.
Jenni... I bought 3 Tissot watches last year and the reason why is because I wanted something totally different and I’m very happy with them. My friends were surprised I did you don’t half to spend a lot of money on a watch there is a lot of brands out there that are reasonably priced and good looking .😉
I came for the watches but stayed for your alluring charm and personality. Clearly your poise and casual grace is natural, but where did you learn such perfect English? Where in Germany do you live, and do you perceive a difference (good or bad) between your German viewers and your English speaking Auslanders?
It's my music performing watch for me since in my genres gigs tend to be all black so I wear the black gentleman on a black suede strap, and then if I'm standing next to amplification I don't have to worry about magnetizing the movement with the magnetic fields coming off those large speakers.
Outstanding! Nice every day watch. Love my GT. Best purchase that I've made in years. I have the sunburst blue dial and the bracelet is surprisingly very comfortable.
12 of these watches for the price of one rolex. (putting aside brand history resale value etc etc..) makes you wonder, not taking anything away from rolex. As it was my first love too...
Bought this watch a year ago second hand for around 500. I could not used to wear the bracelet so replace it with really nice leather strap. This is also great summer watch with blue/red marine nationale. Powermatic 80 is at least my watch is extremely accurate. Only minus is that polished parts are real scratch-magnets...
I am wearing a Certina Diver's Watch 300 m WR, Titanium, with a similar Powermatic 80 Movement (developed by Tissot), without silicium hair spring. The average deviation measured after three months is +0.6 sec/day, which is excellent in my opinion.
Used to own two Rolex Datejust 41, white and blue. Bought two Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80, silver and blue. They are incredible value for the money. Looks awesome on the bracelet. Also, RIOS have some thick padded leather straps in 21 mm that works great on them.
