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Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium
The Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium (T127.407.11.041.00) is an everyday sports watch from Tissot: a 40 mm stainless steel case, 11.5 mm thick, with an automatic Powermatic 80.811 movement and 100 m water resistance.
Its lug-to-lug length is unknown, so wrist fit can only be judged from the 40 mm case width.
Research found it at $950 list in the US (checked August 2026) and $684 on the street (August 2026).
This is the rational buy, with a silicon Powermatic 80, sapphire and 100 m at a good discounted price, and that's why it ranks so high. My hesitation is that it might be winning on the spreadsheet more than in the collection, because a few watches below it have more personality.
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tissot |
| Reference | T127.407.11.041.00 |
| Category | Everyday / Sport |
| Production | Current (introduced 2020) |
| Case and size [1][2] | |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Lug to lug | Unknown |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm |
| Lug width | 21 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel (316L) |
| Crystal | Sapphire, domed, anti-reflective coating (official: AR on bottom side) |
| Water resistance | 100 m (10 bar) |
| Weight | 164 g |
| Movement [1][2][3][4] | |
| Movement | Powermatic 80.811 (Silicium), automatic |
| Power reserve | 80 hours |
| Accuracy | Unknown |
| Bracelet [1][2] | |
| Bracelet or strap | 3-link stainless steel bracelet (ref T605044607), brushed outer / polished centre links |
| Clasp | Butterfly clasp with push-buttons |
| Price and warranty (US) [1][4] | |
| List price (US) | USD 950 (official US page, 2026-08-26) |
| Street price (US) | USD 684 grey-market (WatchMaxx, 2026-08-26) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | 2 years (official) |
Will it fit?
The research didn’t find a sourced lug-to-lug length for this watch, so the fit can’t be estimated here. If you can measure one, try it in the wrist-fit tool.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- Silicon balance spring + 80 h reserve at a sub-$700 street price — unmatched anti-magnetic tech for the money
- Swatch Group service network and volume base calibre keep lifetime ownership simple
- Applied-index sun-ray dial and exhibition caseback punch above the price
- Official interchangeable-strap system adds practical range
Weaknesses
- Low design identity — competent-generic
- 21 mm lug width restricts strap swaps
- Butterfly clasp without stated micro-adjustment
- Chronic discounting signals weak resale and weak scarcity value
- Lume limited in scope for night legibility
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 7.0 |
| Value at a realistic price | 9.2 |
| Long-term ownership | 8.4 |
| Movement and engineering | 8.6 |
| Wearability and proportions | 8.3 |
| Versatility and durability | 9.0 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 5.0 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other everyday / sport watches on his list.
Sources
- Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium T127.407.11.041.00 — official product page (US) tissotwatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Review - Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium (Specs & Price) monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Review teddybaldassarre.com · read August 26, 2026
- Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 T127.407.11.041.00 — WatchMaxx listing watchmaxx.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.