Pitzmann Watches OverturevsTissot 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.

Pitzmann Watches Overture at true scale

Overture

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

lowest

8.5mm

Water Resistance

120m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

68h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$495

Movement

ETA F07.412

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.35mm
8.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
120m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F07.412
11.5'
Power Reserve
68h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$495
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Reviews

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

Pitzmann Watches Overture

Owners widely praise the Pitzmann Watches Overture for its comfortable 39mm case, high-accuracy quartz movement, and excellent bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the quality finishing and materials as exceptional for the price, with some specifically noting the dial design and the second hand precisely hitting markers. However, opinions are divided on its value and styling, with some finding it overpriced for its generic appearance and quartz movement, while others defend it against luxury HAQ competitors, especially at sale prices. One owner noted the watch felt heavy and chunky, and another found the dial legibility questionable. Overall, owners rate the Pitzmann Watches Overture highly for its comfortable wearability and quality finishing at its price point.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its versatile design, impressive finishing for its price point, and robust construction, making it a great daily wearer or entry-level mechanical watch. Reviewers highlight its value proposition, with some noting the 40mm case size and 10.64mm thickness as ideal for wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is frequently mentioned for its 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring, with accuracy reported around -3/+5 seconds per day. Some owners prefer its timeless design over alternatives and find it a superior choice to Seiko at a similar price. Caveats include that the seconds hand runs slightly less smoothly at 6 movements per second, and adjusting the free-sprung balance is more difficult. One owner found the bracelet finishing less refined than the case, and another disliked the butterfly clasp on the titanium model.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Gentleman's Powermatic 80 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Reviewers consistently praise its versatility for both dress and casual wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.