Is the Powermatic 80 movement reliable?

Yes. It is a widely used Swiss automatic with a silicon balance spring, and owners report steady timekeeping. The 80-hour reserve is its main advantage over standard automatics.

No. It is rated to 50 m, which covers splashes and brief hand washing only. Swimming and showering are not advised.

Is the bezel solid gold?

The bezel is 18K yellow gold; the case and crown are stainless steel. Expect the gold to scratch and ding with daily wear.

How does it compare with the standard Gentleman Powermatic 80?

This version adds the 18K gold bezel and the silicon balance spring. The core case, dial layout and 80-hour movement family are shared.

The watch and the manufacturer's packaging. The strap is fitted with a steel deployment clasp with push buttons.

What size wrists does the 40 mm case suit?

The 40 mm case and 10.6 mm thickness sit well on most wrists, and the slim profile tucks under a cuff. Try it on if you prefer larger cases.

Tissot Men's Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 18K Gold Bezel Watch

Q: Where is the Tissot Men's Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 18K Gold Bezel Watch cheapest?

At kranichs.com, for $1,650.00, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Tissot Men's Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 18K Gold Bezel Watch?

13 stores we checked sell it, including kranichs.com, Bijoux Eclore, WatchMaxx.com, Horando, Mani Jewellers.

Best price now

$1,650.00at kranichs.comChecked Nov 4

31% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 13 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Gentleman Powermatic 80 line praise the finishing, the slim case and the long power reserve for the money. Common complaints center on the leather strap's durability and the modest water resistance.

What people mention

Power reservePraisedOwners like that the 80-hour reserve keeps the watch running after days off the wrist.
Case finishingPraisedReviewers call the polishing and brushing clean for the price.
StrapCriticisedThe calfskin strap is reported to wear and crease faster than expected.
Water resistanceCriticisedOwners note 50 m is modest and rules out swimming.
Bezel durabilityMixedThe gold bezel looks rich but is said to scratch easily.
AccuracyPraisedTimekeeping is reported as consistent and close to spec.

About the Tissot Men's Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 18K Gold Bezel Watch

The Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium is a Swiss Made men's dress watch, model T927.407.46.291.01. It has a round, polished stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold bezel. The case is 40mm across and 10.6mm thick. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial, and a see-through case back shows the movement.

The brown dial has luminous yellow gold tone hands and stick hour markers. Minute markers run around the outer rim, and the date sits at 3 o'clock. The watch is on a brown calfskin leather strap with a polished stainless steel deployment clasp with push button.

Inside is a Swiss automatic, self-winding Tissot Powermatic 80.811 movement with about 80 hours of power reserve. It shows hour, minute, second, date and power reserve. The push-pull crown sets the watch. Water resistance is 50 meters (165 feet).

Model

T927.407.46.291.01 (also T9274074629101)

Movement

Swiss automatic, Powermatic 80.811

Power reserve

Approx. 80 hours

Case

Polished stainless steel, round, 40mm

Thickness

10.6mm

Bezel

18K yellow gold