Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

About This Watch

The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 takes its name from the street address of Tissot's headquarters in Le Locle — Chemin des Tourelles — and represents the brand's most ambitious attempt to create a dress watch with luxury-tier finishing at an accessible price point. The collection sits above the Le Locle and Gentleman lines in Tissot's hierarchy, with more elaborate dial finishing, more refined case proportions, and details that betray a higher level of attention during production. The silver dial features a combination of applied and printed elements that creates layered visual depth: applied silver baton indices with polished chamfers, a finely textured center zone, and hands with polished surfaces that flash in the light. At 42mm, the case is sized for modern tastes while maintaining the elegant proportions essential to a dress watch — the slim bezel and wide dial aperture maximize the visual impact of the carefully designed dial. The Powermatic 80 caliber inside continues Tissot's remarkable democratization of the 80-hour power reserve, providing genuine long-weekend autonomy that was unthinkable in sub-$1,000 watches just a decade ago. The stainless steel bracelet features polished center links and brushed outer links in a classic three-link design that elevates the watch's dressy character. The butterfly clasp sits flush against the wrist, avoiding the protruding deployment of many watches at this price point. At $650, the Chemin des Tourelles represents Tissot's best effort at creating a watch that looks and feels more expensive than it is — a design exercise in perceived value that succeeds remarkably well. For the buyer who values refinement and finishing quality above brand cachet, this is one of the most rewarding dress watches available under $700.