A Great Swiss Dress Watch At An Affordable Price Point - Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 Blue Dial

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[@BoozewithNick]

Tissot just delivers so much value in so many of its models. This watch combines “mass market appeal”, as Teddy put it, with old world elegance, and one of the best movements available at any price, let alone under $1000. And that case back is just pure old-fashioned class. Not a Roman numeral fan, but everything else is spot-on.

[@ShooterMcGottem]

I love this piece for all of the reasons you mentioned, except I LOVE the Roman numerals it's what drew me to this one in particular.

[@Griffin1994]

The gold case champagne dial was my wedding watch! Had to change the strap to something nicer but it’s underrated pure class!

[@AMAMBT]

i boght this le locle 14 years ago , that time it was automatic with 40 houre power reserve not the power matic , but the same case and finishing and it stood the test of time and still very valid and awsome . i see this design a a simple timless one

[@G.HWA1223]

Tissot just delivers so much value in so many of its models. Such an incredible watch and not "just for the money" an incredible watch period. Just got a le locle and I'm just as pleased with it. Can't go wrong with Tissot.

[@jonathanelewis9134]

I was gifted this watch back in Jan. White dial with a black strap. Clean and classy all the way. I love it! Great customer service from the boutique as well.

[@jollyrob]

This was the first automatic watch I bought - gold version with leather strap. Beautiful watch which looks and feels way more expensive than ot costs.

[@E-jit]

Really? Same here! Not my first automatic but my first Swiss automatic 😊

[@popomomo12]

Definitely one I want to get real bad.

[@ArjunAggarwal]

How long back was it? How’s it doing now?

[@brennanbrown3611]

Le Locle was this first watch I ever bought and I absolutely love it

[@jollyrob]

@@ArjunAggarwal 5 years and it's as good as new.

[@Chicorodrigo781]

The black on black version of this watch was my first Tissot and it made me a loyal fan. Such an incredible watch and not "just for the money" an incredible watch period. Just got a Seastar 2000 and I'm just as pleased with it. Can't go wrong with Tissot.

[@AKT0B0S]

I think this is going to be my first Swiss watch. Beautiful, love the Roman Numerals, great history…man I love it

[@robertsandgren9389]

An absolute beauty for a traditionalist and in that price range! It is a joy to wear and accurate for a mechanical watch. That movement is occasionally certified as a chronometer, though such certificates are individual and not a guarantee for every watch. My le locle is currently 11s fast in 16 days of regular wear.

[@rmd4209]

Today I tried the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 in the white dial for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised to feel how light this model is. Beautiful watch and always on my radar. 😍😍😍

[@farrisbuellersweekoff]

"midnight blue" in this matte dial looks so beautiful, I really hope Tissot brings this color scheme to some of their other watches

[@Tan-tw8fr]

I recently bought this exact watch as my first Swiss automatic and it really got me into watches in general

[@dialttante]

Many people seem to appreciate the dials on the Le Locle models, which are certainly nice for the price, but I actually find the case even more impressive. You have to invest quite a bit more money to get even remotely similar level of finishing and detailing. Especially the vertical brushing on the sides and the way the lugs meet the case are particularly nice. Of course it's all machined and there isn't anything hand made about these watches, but I wonder if some of the design choices are conscious nods to Lange(!)

[@TheSmileyTek]

So glad it has the two half links. I actually found the perfect fit thanks to those.

[@WillSavage]

I recently got the chronomètre version, partly because I don’t really like roman numerals on a watch. It’s such a lovely watch, the bracelet is lovely. Highly recommend

[@amoleragon]

I recently bought the Le Locle in the White dial. It's one of the most beautiful watches i have seen :-)

[@rickfanning5647]

I have an older PRC with that bracelette It is very comfortbale. I bit hard to keep clean, but it is a great wear.

[@kevinfestner6126]

Love this watch, the Frederic Constant and for a few bucks more, the Longines Conquest blue dial

[@JosueHernandez-so4pm]

My brother-in-law just bought a Tissot pocket watch, and he loves it as he has always wanted one. Have you made a review on pocket watches? Would like to know more about them!!

[@colinlo2743]

just recently got into watches, now I want to buy a quality automatic watch as my number one and I think I might go with this exact Tissot model

[@mdn94an]

Very cool video I was waiting for your paint of view on that watch for a while thanks a lot. I have to say that the turning b-rolls of the watch made me quite dizzy

[@martintanz9098]

I have this watch in a silver/white dial for about 14 years now. It looks like Tissot has pretty much kept the same look, even the same bracelet. The only thing that has changed is the movement, which was an ETA 2824, now a Powermatic, and the price, which went up from $400 to $600. IMO, this watch really comes into its own on a strap, and I recommend anyone who gets this watch to move it over to a quality strap, as the bracelet isn't the best. I wouldn't say the watch is an all rounder, but it can be a nice every day watch for someone who wears a suit a couple of times per week. I used to wear mine more, but frankly, these days I tend to wear my Seiko Presage or Seiko 5 SRPE more as those watches are better all rounders, while the Le Locle is more of a dressy watch.

[@user-tt2zh8yf4d]

Can you tell me is it true that "powermatic 80" is not as good as ETA2824? And can you tell me why , because i am thinking of buying one of both?!

[@martintanz9098]

@@user-tt2zh8yf4d don't know as I don't have any powermatic 80. But the Powermatic 80 is probably less easy to service and regulate yourself or by an independant watchmaker. That is what I have read.

[@user-tt2zh8yf4d]

@@martintanz9098 ,thank you for your fast response , I apprieciate it 🤝

[@davidcrandall4958]

User I certainly can! The Powermatic balance is free sprung and Lazer regulated Which,until You have to get it maintained or repaired,is Amazing but it must be sent to Tissot for both and this is very expensive. with a very long wait!

[@liseagnant4161]

I just got the same, I can’t wait to receive it!

[@erikaserika]

The ladies' diamond version with the black mother of pearl dial is absolutely gorgeous. Cannot beat the price.

[@blwatches2260]

The white one with a leather strap.. Amazing

[@LukeSchiralli]

Great review, I just bought one in the silver/white dial and very happy with it for around $800AUD, a good quality watch for the price.

[@Gumby56]

This will be my next Tissot. Adding to the Gentleman and Everytime.

[@darrenaquilina1403]

A very good watch right there for not so much money! Love it.

[@christianzale505]

I have the silver dial with the bracelet and it’s one of my favorite watches.

[@live22]

This looks like an incredible watch, especially for the price, great job Tissot.

[@namduonghoang2931]

i just got gifted this watch by my wife, loving it so much!!

[@wellwh0]

Bought this one with white dial and leather strap. It's beauty, it feels like premium piece. Hopefully this 23 jewels would be long lasting as old ETA 2824. I've read 23 jewels Powermatic has some plastic parts inside.

[@larryfishkind5387]

These videos are so great for us watch connoisseurs .. I love my tissot sea star 1000 powermatic 80 I’ve never got so many compliments on a watch I’m looking forward to adding another tissot to my collection soon

[@uhrologe2596]

I also do struggle not make a whole collection by Tissot watches only. But hard to resist.

[@jonathanelewis9134]

@@uhrologe2596 ,I agree. Beautiful, well made watches without the "snobbery "

[@larryfishkind5387]

@@uhrologe2596 lol ya man, I’m a big fan of tissot, I own a Hamilton broadway chronograph auto as well, maybe a longines coming soon.. Maybe in a year or two I’ll go for the omega

[@alessandrosilveira9009]

I just bought 2 days ago and it is amazing. I bought the Grey one. My first tissot was a PR50 that I bought 20 years ago, it is still working. Almost 10 years ago, I bought my PRS516, still working. Great brand!

[@user-tt2zh8yf4d]

@@larryfishkind5387 , would you share an opinion if Powermatic 80 is better than ETA2824, because I was told that Powermatic80 is not that good in long-term use. Thank you

[@armend316]

Earned a sub.+like! Love it!

[@derbagger22]

I like the look of the caseback. The alignment, however, makes Seiko chapter rings look laser accurate...

[@Jack.Napier]

Teddy, what's your opinion on Longines VHP GMT? I was amazed by the technology they put into it, and also amazed why Teddy haven't talked about this watch?

[@raihanabbasi3535]

Just got this in black with leather strap dial-absolutely stunning! Typically not a fan of larger lug-to-lug styles, but not sure why but this one looks awesome. Lol

[@DipanjanPaul]

Interestingly I have this same watch , the black dial one bought 10 years back. Mine is not powermatic, it is regular automatic eta movement. Powermatic was not there at that time and the price was less than half what it is today .

[@dahwy]

How does this compare to the Le Locle Chronometre? I've been looking to get the Le Locle, but am also impressed with the powermatic 80 movement (silicium preferred). Yet the COSC standard is also a very strong pull factor. Appreciate to hear any views on this

[@redneckster6639]

I like this one, uncle Bulbazarre!

[@amenhotep7704]

Is it a coincidence i was stalking this watch yesternight on Ebay 0_o Lol great information again Teddy :)

[@Christopher-today]

I love this watch and it’s look. However being a guy with a smaller wrist I do miss seeing it on your wrist instead of or in addition to the wrist of your new “hand model”. I’d probably jump at this watch if I new what those lugs looked like on a 6.25, 6.5 or 6.75 wrist. It’s a great looking piece at this price though.

[@nitishadlakha4360]

Hi. Is the Le Locle Petite Seconde a good watch for gifting?

[@kabysummit5801]

I'm looking at this watch to give to my son as a gift for his college graduation. But, I'm seriously considering one for myself LOL

[@davidthom7127]

This looks perfect for me

[@rahulghosalkar4204]

I shall buy tissot classic T ( perpetual) model.. pls suggest whether it will be worth buying?? Pls respond.

[@Xoan-Diaz]

Are those numeral indices really applied, or rather embossed?

[@rivovic76]

Please teddy talk about Tissot T-Tradition Classic Open Heart

[@jgsheehan8810]

How does this compare to the Ballade ?

[@BadGuyDennis]

The Tissot logo should have the same treatment as the hour markers in my opinion.

[@Bkesal14]

To me this watch is unmitigated gorgeous-ness!

[@jussimattsen4583]

I always found the PRX to have a vintage look but not in a good way, it hasn't aged well as a look. Le Locle is different.

[@gjefferson2583]

Salutations Teddy, what is your wrist size? I'm thinking of gifting this to my sister but she is of the smaller wrist variety. Please advise

[@E-jit]

There should be a warning label on this post. That is a gateway watch, it only gets more expensive after that, haha.

[@ATUL-um7ra]

Which kne should i buy between seiko presage and tissot le locle?

[@justmesifat]

I find the black dial more attractive! IMO

[@abhishekpattnaik15]

Yesterday I bought this watch❤

[@Jackk90]

I have it since six months and it really satisfied my expectations

[@jimross5838]

I just bought one for £500, my buddy has a Tudor 1926 which is 3 times the price but let me tell you its not 3 times the watch, the only thing better is the clasp

[@lazarusledd91]

As of today I am a proud owner of a nice Tissot Le Locle 😊🎉

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Watch looks great but for me the real draw in these is the Powermatic 80 movement! Insane value

[@davidcrandall4958]

Jason The Powermatic 80 is draw BACk!

[@seabasster]

What about the luxury powermatic 80?

[@ericmangubat9253]

Is the caseback sapphire or mineral?

[@hach1koko]

I wish there was a slightly smaller version of this watch

[@anupamduttaroy7456]

Great review. If you can help me with one clarification, can we change the strap to a leather one? Some of the viewers claimed it is not posaible.

[@AMAMBT]

i have it and originally it came In leather strap , which means you can change the bracelet

[@diogosantos8645]

I really wanted to see how it would wear on a smaller wrist (~164mm)

[@EastonDurham]

I actually tried one on today at a dealer, I have a 159mm wrist. Wears quite nice, no problem with the lug to lug. Considering it’s all dial, it does have quite a presence on the wrist. If they made this in a 36 or 37, I’d buy it immediately. I prefer my dressy watches on the smaller side.

[@carlosvillsa]

You have no idea what are you talking about my friend. This is an amazing watch.

[@m.a.r.c.l.o.r.e.n.z]

does this watch have a screw down crown that twists into the case? or is it just a push n pull crown?

[@tengru]

A bit late but its a push n pull crown

[@pinoycali1231]

could this one changed the bracelet to leather

[@Bruhecc]

Which would you guys say is better, the gentleman or the le locle?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

They have the same movement but the Le Locle is dressier.

[@novicemorris]

Bought this with a black face from a 2nd hand dealer this weekend. The steel strap had been adjusted and was too small for me so I haggled a little and we settled at £265. My second automatic watch, with the first being a limited edition one from Christopher Ward (Swiss made, British design) which features day/date on a cream face. My question for existing owners is whether to get a black leather or a new stainless strap and whether to stick with OEM or are there better straps out there?

[@ashenwinter]

I usually always go for the steel bracelet if available, as getting a nice leather strap is easier and cheaper than finding a bracelet.

[@domboy2756]

I got this watch and I love the look however it non stop pulls my hair and pinches my wrist. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem.

[@hollywood1513]

I just bought this watch - silver dial on black leather. I wanted an affordable dress watch from a reliable brand, and this fit the bill. I have to admit that it was not love at first sight. The watch seemed small at first despite it's slightly more traditional dimensions for a dress watch. Considering that I don't have a large wrist, this seemed odd to me. There seems to have been a recent push by watch enthusiasts and makers alike to embrace more traditional watch sizes - Make 36mm Great Again! Ultimately, I think my brain just needed time adjust to the size, especially because my every day watch is a 42.5mm diver. The strap isn't great. It wasn't comfortable out of the box, and the case would actually float above my wrist. A few days in my watch winder strapped tightly to a firm pillow helped a lot though. The clasp feels a bit dainty, but this is again compared to the rugged clasp on my daily driver. I think I could get used to it. I think if you could pick this up for around $350 (on leather), it's worth it.

[@davidcrandall4958]

I've got an older Lelocle with a trusty easily adjusted, universally repaired base ETA movement! When am I going to get through to you people? The powermatics are too expensive to maintain an repair!

[@joestar209]

looks like Tudor 1926

[@georgege2739]

If I buy the stainless strap is it interchangeable with a leather strap?

[@zeka1dz]

Yes. You can get it separately and change it yourself. Leather strap is around 100 $.

[@emilioaguilera2212]

to handwind it to turn the crown clockwise of counterclockwise?

[@smittycat359]

I've been wanting one of these with the black dial, strap, and rose gold case. Just starting out getting into watches so still getting comfortable spending more than $400.

[@russellfrancis813]

I have the black dial with the silver case, black leather strap, and I love it. I wear it as my every day watch, even casually. Nice, but not pretentious.

[@samuelavila7924]

Writing "IIII" instead of "IV" is correct?

[@jonathans3267]

Traditionally clock faces and watch dials have used IIII instead of IV.

[@DomboMe]

We asians normally have under 17cm d of wrist which is a... i am not sure if that watch will fit

[@russellfrancis813]

Get one with a strap instead.

[@thieuvcu90]

mine is 15.5cm and it fits.

[@Noid1220]

Ok. The spinning dial presentation was dizzying.

[@manmohanpatra5734]

What is its accuracy rate?

[@Slim7321]

Watch the video and find out. He literally tells you

[@vipinsuriya007]

I ♥️ tissot !!

[@ScoopzyDaizy]

Why do you have different wrist sizes every single video? :D

[@makdrumz]

Slap a rolex logo and bracelet, price it at 5000 and it is will sale out instantly. Yup I am calling out on rolex.

[@C4ndyM4n101]

Wait... did they mess up the roman number 4? It should be IV and not IIII, or are Tissot doing this on purpose?

[@thomasbernard8075]

You are correct to my knowledge. The Roman 4 is IV

[@halling1826]

Nearly all watch makers, including Longines, Omega, Rolex, etc., use IIII to represent 4. It’s pretty standard to clearly distinguish 4 from 6 (in Roman numerals) at different angles.

[@brianlam9429]

Nice, but I didn't like the bracelet...

[@VandettaCEAL]

Gentleman or this watch?

[@DaTr3w]

I like this one better than the gentleman. Might just have to buy it 🤔 lol

[@milankovacevic1483]

Le Locle is pronounced differently. You can test it out in google translate ;)

[@nickthequick]

A nice looking watch. Too bad about the Roman numericals ...

[@tannersoug3262]

First

[@caleboldhouser478]

So I purchased this watch and I must say I am definitely unimpressed. The bracelet feels like it’s made of plastic. I like the look of the watch and the face. I just need to figure out if I can take the bracelet off and replace it. I must confess that I am new to watches and I started with a metal G Shock and then purchased a Longines that I absolutely love!!! This feels like it came out of a Cracker Jack box compared to those watches. Hopefully I can put a high quality leather strap on it and then I will love it.

[@caleboldhouser478]

Update. I received a strap that I ordered from Tissot from the watch reference number. It came with a tool and it won’t take the cheap bracelet off. Looks like it doesn’t come off. So essentially the watch is trash. I can’t put it on my wrist without immediately thinking of how cheap it feels. If this watch is any testament of Tissot as a brand I will never purchase anything from them again. I may throw the watch in the trash at this point.

[@caleboldhouser478]

As of this whole situation. I watched this video before purchasing the watch and it was a huge reason I bought it. I’m pretty concerned that you would promote something this horrible and I watch all your videos and respect your opinion. But that watch is horrible.

[@adamm4085]

I found the same thing when I went and looked at this watch in person. The bracelet was the biggest disappointment for me. Ended up leaving the store with a Tissot Gentleman instead. Tissot seems to be hit and miss with their products. I certainly would not shy away from their products though. Based on my experience, I would suggest looking at their watches in person if possible. The Tissot Gentleman blew me away compared to the Le Locle

[@danieldravot341]

Teddy, your pronunciations of guilloche and Le Locle need work . . .

[@alis5465]

39mm dress watch. Haha

[@williamo.2519]

I held the white dial Le Locle at Tissot shop at an airport in Amsterdam. I was so glad I did. I was so disappointed. It was so light and felt like a cheap hollow knock off watch. I put it back and said no thank you.

[@finesse49]

Shrink it to 36mm and get rid of the Roman numerals; then you might have something I could wear.

[@nkmsvwde5612]

Yawn When are you going to do a review of the ball engineer ii magneto s

[@alexkishkovich7806]

Tissot is not the same anymore - the movement on this watch has plastic parts (escapement) - Tissot is making cheapo crap and wants your $$$ as it is not a chip watch.

[@davidsherrick898]

As a Tissot le locle owner.. I do love it, But.. But.. I'd rather have the smoother second hand sweep of 28,800.. not the 80 hour power reserve. Plus close the case back and up the water restansince.. I have 50 cheap watches... Bulova automatic. I'm worried that when it breaks, I might as well buy a new watch

[@craigd10]

Not all versions of the Powermatic use the materials you refer to, just the ones based on the ETA CO7.111. And it's not plastic. The pallet fork and escape wheel are made of a synthetic composite that creates less friction and impact during the impulse and locking phase of the escapement. This avoids, wear and tear and the need to often lubricate the part. This movement has been in use for years and has proven no less durable than those not using synthetic composite for those parts. You'll find synthetics inside other Swatch brands as well, such as Omega.

[@Dochorahan]

Do you realize that the plastic pallet fork and escapement wheel offers benefits? It's naturally self lubricating, less wear, and anti-magnetic? The rest of the movement is the same 2824 movement with even more improvements such as Silicon hairspring as well. Stop listening to what click baiting KZbinrs have to say about the movement. The powermatic 80 has been made since 2013. If the plastic part was so bad, they wouldn't have placed it in their best selling watches...that would be a warranty repair nightmare and costly to the brand. Can you even find and name a single case of this plastic part failing? I have looked and could not find any review/case of the plastic part failing. If anything, all Powermatic 80 owners seem happy and the movement seems as reliable and consistent as ever.

[@yootoobercritikk1555]

There's no such thing as a "dress watch" or a casual "sports watch." I wear any dam watch with whatever clothes I want and I could give two SH*TS what anyone thinks. A watch is a dam watch...its an instrument to tell the darn time. Since when did watches become symbols of formal wear or casual wear when the bottom line is they are to be used to tell the dam time and some even the date??? Sheesh!

[@drplatanito]

There are different aesthetics and what features you add changes the function from daily activity, rugged wear and dress-wear

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