S.U.F Helsinki 180GvsTissot 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.

S.U.F Helsinki 180G at true scale

180G

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

38.7mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.4mm

n/a

Thickness

9.4mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$2,900

$950

lowest

Movement

Soprod A10

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.7mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod A10
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$950
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Reviews

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

S.U.F Helsinki 180G

The S.U.F Helsinki 180G is lauded for its exceptional wearability, with reviewers noting its 38.7mm diameter and a thin 8.9mm case. Owners and reviewers alike praise its top-notch case finishing, unique concave bezel, and a dynamic grey dial featuring proprietary Scandi-noir numerals and a blued lollipop seconds hand. The watch is constructed from Finnish steel, and its open caseback is highlighted as a beautiful detail. While the crown does not screw down, it maintains 100m water resistance. Some debate exists regarding its EUR 3,100-3,720 price point for a field watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the S.U.F Helsinki 180G highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability, offering a special feel compared to mass-produced alternatives.

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.