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Best Tissot automatic watches: PRX, Seastar, Le Locle and more
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Tissot PRX 35 mm Powermatic 80: smaller wrists
The 35 mm case is the smallest automatic in this guide.
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Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80: 39.3 mm Roman dial
The 9.75 mm case thickness stated in the listing slips under a shirt cuff easily.
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Tissot Seastar 1000 43 mm: 300 m automatic diver
300 m water resistance is stated, the highest of any Tissot here.
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Tissot sells more Swiss automatics on Amazon than most brands, and the lineup can look alike at a glance. The real differences are case size, thickness, water resistance and strap. The PRX is an integrated bracelet sports watch in 35 or 40 mm. The Seastar 1000 is the diver. Le Locle, Visodate and Heritage 1938 are dress watches with lower water ratings, and the Gentleman sits between them. Many of these listings name the Powermatic 80 movement, but they do not state its power reserve, so check the current listing if reserve matters to you. This guide compares seven Tissot automatics by case size, thickness, movement as named on the listing, water resistance and strap, so you can match the model to how you will wear it.
Compare the picks
- Tissot PRX 35 mm Powermatic 80: smaller wrists
- Case size
- 35 mm
- Thickness
- 10.93 mm
- Movement
- Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Tissot Seastar 1000 43 mm: 300 m automatic diver
- Case size
- 43 mm
- Thickness
- 12.7 mm
- Movement
- Swiss automatic
- Water resistance
- 300 m
Tissot PRX 40 mm automatic: 10.93 mm, 100 m- Case size
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 10.93 mm
- Movement
- Swiss automatic
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80: 39.3 mm Roman dial
- Case size
- 39.3 mm
- Thickness
- 9.75 mm
- Movement
- Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic
- Water resistance
- 30 m
Tissot Gentleman 40 mm Powermatic 80: 100 m all-rounder- Case size
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 11.5 mm
- Movement
- Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic
- Water resistance
- 100 m
Tissot Heritage 1938 COSC: 39 mm Arabic dial- Case size
- 39 mm
- Thickness
- 11.1 mm
- Movement
- Swiss automatic, COSC
- Water resistance
- 50 m
Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80: 39 mm, 50 m- Case size
- 39 mm
- Thickness
- 10.45 mm
- Movement
- Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic
- Water resistance
- 50 m
| Pick | Case size | Thickness | Movement | Water resistance | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tissot PRX 35 mm Powermatic 80: smaller wrists | 35 mm | 10.93 mm | Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic | 100 m | - | Amazon |
| Tissot Seastar 1000 43 mm: 300 m automatic diver | 43 mm | 12.7 mm | Swiss automatic | 300 m | - | Amazon |
| Tissot PRX 40 mm automatic: 10.93 mm, 100 m | 40 mm | 10.93 mm | Swiss automatic | 100 m | - | Amazon |
| Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80: 39.3 mm Roman dial | 39.3 mm | 9.75 mm | Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic | 30 m | - | Amazon |
| Tissot Gentleman 40 mm Powermatic 80: 100 m all-rounder | 40 mm | 11.5 mm | Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic | 100 m | - | Amazon |
| Tissot Heritage 1938 COSC: 39 mm Arabic dial | 39 mm | 11.1 mm | Swiss automatic, COSC | 50 m | - | Amazon |
| Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80: 39 mm, 50 m | 39 mm | 10.45 mm | Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic | 50 m | - | Amazon |
Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · Tissot
Tissot PRX 35 mm Powermatic 80: smaller wrists
See price on AmazonThe 35 mm PRX keeps the same thickness and water rating as the 40 mm in a smaller case, with a green dial and Powermatic 80. The best Tissot pick for smaller wrists.
What the listing offers
- The 35 mm case is the smallest automatic in this guide.
- The listing names the Powermatic 80 movement in the title.
- An interchangeable quick release bracelet and a 2 year international warranty are stated.
Limits to know
- The same 10.93 mm thickness as the 40 mm makes it chunky in proportion to its width.
- Water resistance is described as for swimming and showering, not diving.
Pick 2 · Tissot
Tissot Seastar 1000 43 mm: 300 m automatic diver
See price on AmazonTissot's automatic diver in a 43 mm steel case with a 300 m rating and a diver extension clasp. The pick for buyers who want the sport model with the most water resistance in the lineup.
What the listing offers
- 300 m water resistance is stated, the highest of any Tissot here.
- The listing states a folding clasp with safety and diver extension.
- A 316L stainless steel case and bracelet per the listing.
Limits to know
- The listing still describes the rating as for swimming and showering, not diving or snorkeling.
- At 43 mm and 12.7 mm it is the largest and thickest watch in this guide.
Pick 3 · Tissot
Tissot PRX 40 mm automatic: 10.93 mm, 100 m
See price on AmazonA 40 mm integrated-bracelet sports watch. The listing states a Swiss automatic movement, a 10.93 mm thick case, 100 m water resistance and an interchangeable bracelet with a butterfly clasp.
What the listing offers
- At 10.93 mm thick per the listing, it is slim for a sports watch with 100 m water resistance.
- The listing states an interchangeable bracelet, so swapping straps should not need tools.
- Butterfly clasp with push buttons is stated, which keeps the bracelet flush on the wrist.
Limits to know
- This listing does not state the power reserve or the crystal material. Check both before buying.
- The listing says no diving or snorkeling despite the 100 m rating, so it is not a dive watch.
Pick 4 · Tissot
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80: 39.3 mm Roman dial
See price on AmazonA 39.3 mm dress automatic with a black Roman dial and date on a leather strap. The listing names the Powermatic 80 movement and a thin 9.75 mm case.
What the listing offers
- The 9.75 mm case thickness stated in the listing slips under a shirt cuff easily.
- 39.3 mm diameter suits a wide range of wrists for office and formal wear.
- The listing names the Swiss Powermatic 80 movement and a 316L stainless steel case.
Limits to know
- Only 30 m water resistance per the listing, so keep it away from swimming.
- The listing does not state the reserve in hours or the crystal type.
Pick 5 · Tissot
Tissot Gentleman 40 mm Powermatic 80: 100 m all-rounder
See price on AmazonThe Gentleman bridges dress and sport with a green dial, 40 mm case and 100 m rating. It suits buyers who want a cleaner, dressier look than the PRX with the same water resistance.
What the listing offers
- 100 m water resistance per the listing, unusual for a dress-leaning watch.
- Powermatic 80 is named in the listing title.
- A butterfly clasp with push buttons is stated.
Limits to know
- At 11.5 mm it is thicker than the Le Locle and Visodate dress models.
- The listing describes the rating as for swimming and showering, not diving.
Pick 6 · Tissot
Tissot Heritage 1938 COSC: 39 mm Arabic dial
See price on AmazonA 39 mm Heritage 1938 with an anthracite Arabic dial and a COSC-certified automatic named in the title. Suits a buyer who wants vintage looks and chronometer status.
What the listing offers
- COSC certification is named in the listing title.
- Leather strap with interchangeable quick release, per the listing.
- Arabic dial with date in a 316L steel case.
Limits to know
- At 11.10 mm it is among the thicker picks here.
- Power reserve and crystal type are not stated.
Pick 7 · Tissot
Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80: 39 mm, 50 m
See price on AmazonA heritage styled 39 mm automatic with a black dial and date. It sits between Le Locle and the Gentleman, with 50 m water resistance and a 10.45 mm case for everyday dress wear.
What the listing offers
- 39 mm across and 10.45 mm thick per the listing, a balanced dress size.
- 50 m water resistance is stated, more than the Le Locle.
- The listing names the Powermatic 80 movement in its title.
Limits to know
- The listing does not describe the strap or clasp.
- It costs more than the Le Locle while the listing states fewer details.
Read before you buy
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