Tissot Bridgeport Automatic Powematic 80 (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Tissot automatic and Powermatic 80? ›

An automatic watch is powered by the energy of the person who wears it. Wrist movement enables the mechanism to run. The Powermatic 80 movement boasts 80 hours of power reserve, which is enough to continue telling time accurately even if the watch is not worn for three days.

Power reserve

TISSOT® Automatic watches draw their energy from an oscillating weight which is activated in response to the natural movements of your wrist. This weight keeps the watch wound. Automatic watches do not need a battery. Depending on the model, the power reserve varies from 36 to 80 hours.

While they might not possess the decades-long heritage of some competitors, Tissot's reputation for producing reliable, well-crafted timepieces positions them as a wise choice for those who seek a harmonious blend of Swiss excellence and contemporary design.

The power reserve refers to the time that a mechanical watch can run with the mainspring fully wound before it has to be wound again. In conventional automatic watches, the reserve is usually around 38 to 48 hours. The Powermatic 80 movement, on the other hand, offers a power reserve of no less than 80 hours.

Tissot watches are expensive because they are made in Switzerland, by a well-respected company with incredible attention to detail in both the design and materials. You also get great quality and stylish designs with Tissot watches, which makes them more expensive.

Tissot is considered a Swiss luxury brand

Originating from a region in Switzerland known for its watchmaking expertise and heritage, Tissot is synonymous with luxury and excellence in watchmaking. This rich history and high-quality craftsmanship make Tissot watches highly sought after by collectors.

Craftsmanship and Heritage

Seiko, on the other hand, boasts a legacy of innovation coupled with Japanese craftsmanship. While Seiko's heritage may not span as far back as Tissot's, it has pioneered numerous advancements in horology, earning it a revered status among watch enthusiasts worldwide.

Finally, both Tissot women's watches and Tissot men's watches are a great investment. Many models hold their value well over time and can even appreciate in value, making them a smart purchase for collectors and enthusiasts.

As Tissot watches are considered affordable, they make a great choice as the first watch in anyone's collection. The brand name is internationally famed and is sure to be recognised by any watch lover.

Founded in Switzerland in 1853, Tissot has a long history of producing high-quality and stylish watches. Some notable celebrities who have been seen wearing Tissot watches include actor George Clooney, basketball player LeBron James, and singer Justin Bieber.

Is the Powermatic 80 serviceable? ›

There's been some misconception that this movement is both not serviceable and contains "plastic" parts. In fact, the pallet fork and escape wheel are made of a synthetic material, found in this entry-level version of the Powermatic 80 movement.

Your TISSOT® watch must be wound manually if it has stopped or not been worn for several days, in order to ensure that your watch remains in continuous operation during periods of low activity (e.g. during sleep).

Even more surprising, however, was the result of the ETA 2824 supplied with the Powermatic 80 barrel. The watch consistently lost a one or two seconds per hour, for a total error of -30 seconds per day.

The self-winding Powermatic 80 movement delivers reliability and precision thanks to the innovative Nivachron hairspring. With 80 hours of power reserve, it's a modern movement designed to keep pace with busy lifestyles.

There's been some misconception that this movement is both not serviceable and contains "plastic" parts. In fact, the pallet fork and escape wheel are made of a synthetic material, found in this entry-level version of the Powermatic 80 movement.

A few years later, Tissot registered the PRX name. “PR” stands for Precise and Robust, while “X”, in Roman numerals, stands for the 10 atmospheres of depth to which the watch remains water-resistant, or a total of 100m. Today, Tissot is launching the PRX 40 205, a reference which recalls that of the original model.