Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsTissot Gentleman

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 at true scale

Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$5,950

$950

lowest

Movement

Breitling 45

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.41mm
11.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
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Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Owners praise the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 for its refined, timeless design and perceived value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a desire for an in-house movement over the Breitling 45. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 as an underrated watch appreciated for its simple, elegant aesthetic.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing that appears a tier above its price point. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently highlighted for its 80-hour power reserve and reliability, with some models featuring a silicon balance spring. Owners appreciate its comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of the 40mm size being ideal for most wrists and the 38mm variant being a "Goldilocks" size. The dial's sunburst and pyramidal finishes are noted for how they interact with light, and its build quality is often compared favorably to more expensive alternatives. Some owners desire a smaller 36-38mm size, and one reviewer found the "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its refined aesthetics and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.