The NEW Tissot Visodate 2021 - Discussing What's the Same and Different

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

This watch is incredible. My first automatic at 36 years old. Stunning ❤

[@alphacause]

So many Swiss brands are at a price point that makes them inaccessible to vast swathes of watch buyers. What I appreciate about Tissot is that their watches are at a price that most can afford, while not sacrificing the quality that Swiss watch making is known for. That is why appreciate Teddy for featuring their models so often.

[@gustavofischer9657]

You nailded it!

[@wongpandai]

This watch is built for me, im glad manufactures like tissot still makes big watches for people with big wrist

[@steveyoung101]

42mm is not too big when you wear it on your wrist. Many of the people who commented here have not had a chance to try it personally. It is very nice.

[@pablodelgado3334]

What's your wrist size?

[@Diddy1970AD]

I personally like the fact you get a 1950's heritage watch combined with the modern trend of a larger watch size. I've got the blue dial 42mm as reviewed here and its perfect for me!

[@DavidDatura]

The positioning of the day/date complication shows the movement is too small for that 42mm case. Why didn’t they keep it at 40mm? By enlarging it they’ve spoilt its balance...looks like an Orient 😒

[@MrBacchus18]

I'm glad I grabbed my VIsodate on bracelet before they switched to Powermatic 80 and 42mm. One good change is it looks like the hands are a little longer, my only gripe with my Visodate are the stubby hands.

[@the_9ent]

Tissot are a great brand and have recently been making some smart moves. This is a very nice update. Only gripe is that it should have stayed at 40mm diameter.

[@a5amr2]

Absolutely. 40 was going to be perfect

[@mariog7213]

Everyone: the visodate would be perfect at 38mm Tissot: I’m going to introduce a 42mm version and discontinue the already big 40mm Everyone: ....

[@the_9ent]

IKR

[@tri7661]

-surprised Pikachu face- Yeah I feel you. A 38mm case, 20mm lugs, 46mm lug to lug, longer minute hand, maybe a better moment, and increase water resistant would be perfect in my opinion. T_T

[@catlike1]

Agreed. 42 mm is large for a casual-dress watch that is mostly dial. Also puts the day-date too close to the center.

[@stevemoon2136]

Agree. At 40mm it was already at the top end of dress watch sizing IMO. Silly choice.

[@chanemin]

Goodbye Visodate. First they made a quartz version. Now it’s 42mm

[@EggsOverSleazy]

42mm with that thin bezel is going to look huge on any wrist

[@TeslaRules1856]

Nah - 40mm is my sweet spot, but 42 does not look huge on my wrist.

[@p.j.mendes]

Indeed,a great time piece,but,retro/vintage designed watches like this always look better in 38mm cases. At least,to me. Anyway, Tissot is a great brand . Excellent review, Teddy. Thanks !

[@JosephsCoat]

I have the original and I’d consider upgrading for the movement, but the larger size and added logos kills it for me.

[@helgemenzel9777]

additionally, if you like 42 mm and milanaise and powermatic 80 and retro style - go for the certina DS1 big date with the stunning two tone green dial!

[@michaelriera6277]

I have the prior gen Visodate white dial Milanese bracelet. It is perfect 40mm at base but has a kettle shape case that is smaller at the dial around 38mm. Classic ETA 2836 movement with nicer smoother sweep that is easily serviceable. It really is a tremendous watch for the money.

[@nkginhd6235]

Lug width killed it for me 😞

[@kamil4149]

Beautiful, clean looking watch, I would consider it, but if only it went from 40 to 38 instead of 42.

[@AlpineTrails]

was hoping for a 38mm.. I've got the prev model and at 40mm is just too big.. Not sure what the obsession with these big watches. Sorry Tissot, I'm gonna go back to Hamilton. In this rhythm I'm gonna end up buying ladies watches

[@rubenraj3387]

@@AlpineTrails Dont waste money . There are lot of OPTIONS like SRPG SEIKO 10BAR AND KHAKI KING HAMILTON. TISSO PLS BALANCE YOUR SPEC.

[@paulgeddes7384]

42mm 🤦🤦🤦

[@cihanyes]

I don’t know but maybe powermatic mechanism can’t fit smaller case?

[@rubenraj3387]

@@paulgeddes7384 khaki king powermatic 80 too , but they fit into 40mm diameter case. This midrange size convenient for large and smaller size wrist. Its all about innovation.

[@benjaminv.3172]

Just got my blue Visodate a few days ago. It’s a real looker, but like everyone says it is simply too big. I have a 6.75in wrist and feel like I can barely pull it off… if they made it a 36-38mm it would have been perfect, and fit the retro style much better. Still love it, but the size changes how often I will wear it.

[@marfg12345]

42mm, what were they thinking? Why do all watches have to be huge? This is supposed to be vintage inspired. If anything they should offer a 38mm model.

[@219garry]

I was just thinking the same damn thing.

[@lastwhtknight3002]

42 mm is too big. Too bad, cuz I would buy it if it was 40 or 38.

[@shawngregory1429]

I’m 51 years old. I don’t want a satellite dish on my wrist. 40mm is my max. Thank God I purchased the smaller, older version.

[@JulesRobino]

@@lastwhtknight3002 The previous visodate was 40mm if i'm not mistaken.

[@koenjanf7958]

Please help me understand why brands think it's a good idea to make the lug width 21mm? I really don't get the thought behind it

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

Much nicer case design with the new version, nice dial, well done Tissot, again!

[@lastwhtknight3002]

True, but 42 mm makes it look stupid.

[@immortal4942]

too big. please make it in 38mm without day. also I wish they would stop with the powermaric 80 movements and went back to the old school 4hz 2824 movement. otherwise it would be a nice collection piece.

[@peterlaurence-couzens8913]

Agree !

[@peterzabilka3664]

I agree. I'm a big fan of the easy to repair 2824 and 2836 eta movements.

[@halfpastblog]

Maybe you said it and I missed it but the thing that jumped out at me right away was the black date background. Previously I would have never considered the blue or black Visodate because of the large white date wheel.

[@moorwatch9654]

Great video, I do think the 80hr power reserve is a bit of a gimmick though, a lot of people that care enough to buy an automatic watch will likely have more than 1 and if you’re going to wear this mon-fri etc then it’ll keep winding all week anyway, lots of us swap watches out and I’d rather have the slightly smaller, more visually appealing watch than a bigger one that’ll keep running longer, and the same goes for most of the swatch group entry level watches

[@kallehakkanen2189]

An important notion on readability: at some angles the polished hands completely disappear into the dark dial. Brushed hands might have eliminated this problem. I have the older generation Visodate with the white dial, readability is okay in most situations with that combination.

[@azizovich85]

Just bought mine , it adjusted well on my wrist

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

Got this watch as soon as it dropped, did a review on my channel, and it is one of my most popular videos. After about 2 months of ownership now, I can attest to how great it is, how great that bracelet is, and how accurate the movement is. This watch truly offers some of the most bang for buck. Great video as always Teddy!

[@lastwhtknight3002]

Wrong, 42 mm is ridiculuous.

[@gianlucabassi8853]

Great? Big!!

[@dingbat2076]

Nice watch, for a little more I would take a look at the Certina DS1 Big Date Special Edition or regular Edition. Blingtastic.

[@TmaterShow]

My blue and steel Visodate Powermatic 80 came in yesterday, First watch I've ever bought.

[@SaSpursFan]

They shifted to a larger size when I feel, IMO, that the whole market will start shifting back more modest sizes (thank god)

[@shajeedislam1181]

Hey Teddy. In most of your reviews, for the wrist shot you usually to either your wrist or another person's 7.1 inch wrist. It maybe useful to include wrist shots of both sizes moving forwards. Since most of the customers are going to be individuals that can only see the product online, it may be useful to have both wrist shots to give a better sense of the size. It would most certainly help with the brands that you're one of the few authorized dealers for like Junghans and Muhle Glashutte.

[@frankbcn2223]

Looks perfect to me personally, do not get all the comments that it is too big, but maybe a lot of people with tiny wrists here. Tried the 40mm looked tiny. I have an 8 inch wrist though.

[@deannoble673]

Always liked the previous version but felt it coulda done with losing 2mm in size and somehow Tissot found a way to add 2mm. I don’t get why they did that for this style of watch. Ho hum.

[@JosephMerheb-m3u]

What a beautiful watch! I don't know what to choose between this one and the new Chemin des Tourelles blue

[@didiermarchant3024]

I dig the changes on this watch. The original office proposition is going towards a more sporty vintage piece here. Dial and typos are very elegant. On my list, thank you Teddy.

[@aleksandrsstulpe65]

I have easily regulated powermatic by myself to +/-0.5 sec. You have to tern two screws on the balance wheal inwards in order to fasten or outwards to slow down. The tern has to be very very slight. As my experience it took much less time for me to achieve such accuracy compared when i regulated 2824-2 by turning one regulator screw.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Ordered this beautiful watch from you last night. I’m looking forward to its arrival.

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Thank you for your support, Vladimir! We'll get it out to you ASAP.

[@esvan9662]

Hey Teddy, do you have any sports watches you can recommend under $650? I had a Movado, but can't find that exact model. Looking for an all white, something like the G shock but a better quality

[@VaidasZx]

Was considering to buy this beautiful watch, but the "upgrade" to 42mm will not look great for my 18cm wrist i guess, considering the thin bezel it would even enlarge the watch more on the wrist.

[@HonoluluBlue81]

Longer hands , Yes! Powermatic 80, Yes!, Date window in the center? NO! 21mm Lugs? NO! 42mm? NOOOOO! It coulda been great, but it’s a hard pass.

[@MrPleers]

Indeed. 2 steps forwards (The 80 Powermatic & the shape of the lugs) and 2 steps back (The 42mm and the 21 mm between lugs.).

[@azadr9231]

Tissot is on fire in 2021, first the PRX and now this!

[@lastwhtknight3002]

R u stupid? 42mm for a dress watch is fugly.

[@rodeoscholar1925]

Tuned out as soon as you said 42mm

[@moorwatch9654]

Thanks to this video I just snagged the old Visodate on the mesh strap before they all sell out, certainly out of stock at a few ADs

[@biharijivandana6894]

Another one from tissot which is really highly appreciated by the watch collectors. Not only that it feels really good to see the 2021 model also

[@Twigandberries502]

Really love the look of this watch, sad that it is 42mm

[@MrPleers]

42 to 40mm is bad news ! I was hoping for a 38mm.

[@ArmaniStrok]

Nevertheless, you wouldn't buy it if it were 38mm.

[@romanrocco]

Does the sapphire crystal of this model have AR coating? I believe the previous 40mm version did not.

[@endnessgaming2461]

Is this a luminous watch also? Thanks for answering.

[@Psykel]

Two easy fixes for Tissot to make a really awesome watch: make it way smaller (36-38mm) and ditch the day wheel. It’s a beautiful watch, but it’s way huge and the day window is way too close to the hands and looks really unbalanced. I like the gen 1 Visodate logo though, just like on my original 1954 one.

[@mannamedbanjo]

Have you ever reviewed atlantic watch company? I love tissot, but have been thinking atlantic also

[@paulo1901]

Hi Teddy! Great Video. How do you hack or manually wind this watch? Thanks.

[@StuntpilootStef]

I'm really disappointed that Teddy isn't the spokesperson for the smaller wrist community he used to be after he started his own store. You're killing your USP Teddy!

[@wora2965]

I really like the overall design, but my big problem is the size. I wish it was smaller.

[@jandal487]

I think it doesn't have anti-reflection coating, how bad that could be?

[@roslia]

Bought mine today after watching your video. So happy.

[@markg9701]

I think going 42mm case diameter is mistake. Seems to me that the market is going in the opposite direction. anybody have thoughts or know what will happen with the quartz version 40mm?

[@SeedyTony]

Has this been discontinued? I can't find it anywhere

[@hudsonbrown6074]

Why is this watch not available literally anywhere anymore?

[@p0pk1d]

As soon as I watched this earlier in the week, I went straight to look for deals on the outgoing 40mm version! It has been on my want list for a while, and I slightly prefer it's look and style (and size) to this new one, collected my order from local AD today at a great price, thanks for the heads up Teddy!

[@Larnilo]

35-36 mm would have been nice 😃

[@tomgartin]

Just ordered one. Thanks for the good review!

[@bkrastev]

For me the Visodate is the best watch under $ 1000. I had tried a few Gentleman watches but both are not comparable: 1. The design is terrific. The Visodate is perfected. For example, the second arrow goes al the way to the bezel which is better 2. The dial color changes based on the light. The blue compared to Gentleman is better. It has better blending based on the light. 3. The complication is better having also day & date. 4. The way Tissot logo is displayed the same way as it was in 1931. For me this is better because it is history and makes it more unique. 5. The watch movement is great as well. It is hard for me to say if Silicium or Nivachron is better. But Nivachron is made of of titanium.

[@elsordo96]

Why didnt they make it 38mm and 100atm 😔

[@allmyinterests5139]

I just bought a brand new Visodate (old model), I had to buy it from an AD bc Tissot no longer sells them. And I even had to look through half of the Internet to find an AD still selling it. I found out that it got hairline scratches to the left and some mini bums on the top right lug (like some deeper hairline scratches at the edge). I wanted to have another one but they told me that this was the last model left. So since the old Visodate model in my eyes is PERFECTION I kept it because I couldnt find it anywhere else its a shame. My question now is, do you know if Tissot can polish PVD? Its a gold pvd visodate. Or would it be possible to let the whole case exchanged? Since this is literally my dream watch money wouldnt really matter for me if its not more that like 400 or so which i doubt bc the watch itself was only 590. thx in advance!

[@m0xiemarlinspike]

Have they added anti reflective coating?

[@kevinpeat3721]

That is a breathtaking watch. Better than most at ANY price.

[@thetruth495]

Definitely an improvement. The Powermatic movement is superior to the base 2824-2 movement of the previous version and the longer minute hand is long overdue. Possible gripe with the 42mm width but it will suit most men.

[@rashpalcheema175]

The lower beat rate is a big step back though.

[@JLA759]

i am not agree, de move of the second hand of the 2824 or 2836 Is better than the movement of the powermatic, i think is a step down

[@LosDaniellosB]

Does it have plastic parts in the movement?

[@Tennisfiles]

I have had the previous version of the Visodate for about 5 years now and it is such great value for the money. Funny enough I recently took it out of the case after a couple years as I would only wear it in the office. As a small wrister, I prefer the previous 40mm version, along with the text on the dial. 49mm lug to lug is probably a bit too big for my 6.3 inch wrist (the older one is 47mm lug to lug and seems to be pushing it for me as is, although the case sits comfortably). Although the increased power reserve and longer minute hands on the new version are great additions! I am thinking about getting the milanese strap (currently using an aftermarket black strap) to make it more casual. Great review, cheers! :)

[@carrow2250]

I bought this for my brother in 2022 for $600. Now listed at $725 most places. I don’t like most watches but this one is such a beautiful watch. Update: my brother says he doesn’t wear it and is going to send it to me. Only wears his Samsung smartwatch anymore. Guess I owe him another birthday gift!

[@bobsondugnutt7526]

I'd be all about a quartz one of these. Looks really good just want better function

[@eslamalnagar5826]

Tissot makes a quartz Visodate!

[@stevenikazy2943]

Good show and not an easy task in photographing a very reflective crystal. New version eliminates the white date window background. Still no attempt at lume.

[@Delkor444]

Why make it bigger?! This watch would be awesome in 38mm..

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Got mine today from Teddy it’s beautiful

[@BlewTube]

In the $500 range for an automatic watch---what do you do in terms of spending the money when they need to be serviced? Do you spend $500 + to get it serviced or just throw it away? This to me makes it somewhat a false value. It's discouraging to throw away a watch that you really enjoy.

[@salvoleone4503]

It's good for a wrist of 15,5 cm?

[@anthonystevens8683]

Great review Teddy, it certainly looks good in the blue colour. The movement of the day/date position is an interesting choice though as it will be obscured more my the longer minute hand. I have the older (current) model that is once of the few watches that still has the '3' marker with the day/date window adjacent, the shorter minute hand allows the date to be read still even at 15 minutes past the hour as you can see around the hand. The re-styled lug is an improvement over the more industrial look of my watch and the new case sides look like they no longer taper outwards towards the case bottom, something that allowed the old model to wear smaller than it's quoted dimensions. The change to the Powermatic 80 movement does not really bother me although I prefer that smoother tick of the sweep seconds hand at the 28800 VPM of the old ETA but I have a couple of other Swatch group watches with the PM 80 and have no issue with them. I may just have to have a look at this new model at the AD when I have time although at the moment I'm more than happy with my old version. It would be interesting to see how this one compares to the Gentleman by Tissot.

[@deej9367]

I wish they wouldn't have put the powermatic 80 on the dial.

[@DavidHamm02]

Just bought one, love it so far

[@timecheckwatch-channel5421]

Most probably they will phased out the previous model.. Still loved the previous one since it's more neat than this newest model of Visodate. And 40mm is a decent size for most male wrists. But I do loved the blue-black gradient effect that Tissot has done..😁 Surely it is a great alternative for classy look day- date watch..

[@timecheckwatch-channel5421]

@@outcastkatsuki My bad my mind is flying elsewhere (stocks to be exact).. Yeah it was on the previous model. The new model with the powermatic movement uses the standard rotor that Tissot is using on their other watches with the same movement..Thanks for the correction ☺️

[@JayB934txs]

@@outcastkatsuki I want the 2021 visodate but I love the gold rotor on the older ones.

[@valueink]

The only thing on this new version that I like is the longer minute hand. That’s it. Give me smoother seconds hand over longer power reserve. Also I’ll take the 40mm case over the 42 anytime of the day. Tissot seems oblivious to the current trend where watch lovers prefer smaller watch cases. Instead of decreasing the size or at the very least keeping it the same, they went in totally different direction. Genius! 😠

[@jxpstfu2450]

Guys help! Im dwelling wether buying this watch or seiko srpb43j1 (blue)

[@minastronasse]

Strange decision to make the Visodate even bigger. 40mm was enough. And now there's a partition between day and date !

[@Stratboy999]

I have this watch given to me as a gift. I hate the strap and the butterfly mechanism is uncomfortable and needlessly complex. Needless to say I have replaced it. Otherwise a very elegant and enjoyable watch.

[@bijakbijak4024]

I feel lucky getting it with 40mm. 42mm is just stupid

[@lastwhtknight3002]

Should be 38, but 40 is tolerable. 42 is ridiculuous.

[@TeslaRules1856]

I wish they still sold this. I like a classy dress watch with day date.

[@TeslaRules1856]

Found it

[@kmainer91]

I’d like to see the white dial. As one with a bigger wrist... thank god for 42 mm. I like it. Don’t love it.

[@pcvasilis]

I prefer the previous version of Visodate. It's nicer and more classy than this one.

[@thefreakingrickdaton3273]

I really wish they reduced this model to 36-38mm would be such a hit!!!!!!!!!

[@ewhyte8059]

Simply put, the movement is too small rendering the date windows way too close to the centre of the watch. This is what is known in the business as a child only a mother could love.

[@DonCacomixtle]

new is 42mm??? This time Tissot screwd up big time, it should go smaller instead!

[@jacc88888]

Feel it’s a mistake to make it a 42mm. I like the date wheel colour though. Older model is more classy imo. In fact imagine the old design at 38mm, 50m WR, the new longer hands and the white on black date wheel but with only one window. Would have been perfect.

[@kubodrdul]

finally the hands are longer. They look way too short in the original visodate.

[@yeth3569]

Looks like a modern watch even though it has the vintage Tissot logo. A boxed crystal would have given it a more vintage feel.

[@Kosthoms]

42!! WTF Tissot... I have the 40 and I find it slightly big for a dress watch, but I guess watches need to be seen nowadays

[@styraxopoponax8294]

42mm isn't too large for me in general, but it's too large for a design that's all dial.

[@timemeasured9137]

Tissot is arguably the most affordable Swiss watch brand. I don’t mind 42mm just give me a thick Milanese bracelet.

[@nrbrown5985]

The location of the Day/Date window kills this for me. Such a cool watch otherwise.

[@kingadjust5422]

wassup teddy!!! 😎✌️

[@lenmil8421]

I have the 40mm black face Visodate and that's pushing it. I would not wear this in 42.

[@tracephoto1823]

What size wrist?

[@ModernGeekReview]

Looks great !

[@denisdaly1708]

A nice watch, really like it, but too big for my aesthetic

[@MaleGolfer]

I'm with a lot of the comments below; 40mm to 42mm instead of 38mm? No. What are they thinking? Somebody at Tissot is asleep at the switch.