Forward Watch Co. GonzalesvsTissot 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.

Forward Watch Co. Gonzales at true scale

Gonzales

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

11.6mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$550

lowest

$950

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$950
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Reviews

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

Forward Watch Co. Gonzales

Owners appreciate the dial's appearance on the Forward Watch Co. Gonzales. One owner notes a personal preference for watches over 40mm, finding smaller case diameters too diminutive. Overall, owners are pleased with the Forward Watch Co. Gonzales, citing the dial's aesthetic as a key positive.

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.