Gentleman
Tissot’s 40mm contemporary-dress line: sun-brushed dials, polished-and-brushed steel case, Powermatic 80 (with silicon hairspring on the higher refs). The Gentleman is the brand’s answer to the everyday automatic price-band a Hamilton Khaki Field or Tudor 1926 buyer compares against.
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The Gentleman Powermatic 80 is Tissot's modern dress-sport watch: steel case, sapphire crystal, sapphire caseback, Powermatic 80. It is designed as a versatile watch that crosses office and casual use. Frequently cited as one of the best values in Swiss watchmaking at its price.
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Gentleman Powermatic 80 -- sapphire caseback, 80-hour reserve, better value than most Swiss watches at this price.
- The case for it:
- The Gentleman provides a sapphire caseback at a price where many competitors offer display-back as a paid upgrade. The Powermatic 80 is a competent movement with a practical reserve. This is the entry Swiss watch the market most frequently recommends for good reason.
- Consider instead if:
- The Gentleman is a well-specified entry watch but it does not have a distinctive identity. Buyers who want a watch with character should look at the Heritage line or a competitor with a stronger design narrative.
Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-07. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.