Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Powermatic 80 42mm T139.407.11.038.00

Roman numerals sit at the quarters, slim baton markers fill the spaces between them, and a curved sapphire crystal adds depth to the face. The result is a watch with traditional details that still feels crisp and contemporary in its steel case and bracelet.

Why this watch stands out

There’s a pleasing balance to the dial. The Roman numerals give it a dress-watch sensibility, while the simpler markers between them keep the design from feeling overly formal. The curved crystal adds another dimension, especially when the light moves across the silver surface.

The 42mm case gives those details room to breathe. Turn the watch over and the exhibition caseback reveals its Swiss automatic movement, giving you something to appreciate on both sides.

What does all of this do?

The Powermatic 80 is a mechanical movement powered by the motion of your wrist rather than a battery. Its power reserve can reach 80 hours when fully wound. That means you can take the watch off for a couple of days and return to it without necessarily having to reset the time.

The movement also uses a Nivachron balance spring, designed to improve resistance to the magnetic fields that can affect mechanical timekeeping.

Our take

The dial makes the first impression; the movement gives you a reason to turn the watch over. The Chemin des Tourelles brings those two pleasures together in a design that offers plenty to notice without making a spectacle of itself.

• CASE SHAPE: Round shape
• CASE MATERIAL: 316L stainless steel case
• CASE OPTIONS: See-through caseback
• CRYSTAL: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with antireflective coating
• ENERGY: Automatic
• POWER RESERVE: Power reserve up to 80 hours
• FUNCTIONS: Patented Nivachron balance spring
• INDEXES: Roman and indexes
  
• STRAP/CHAIN REFERENCE: T605047199
• STRAP DETAILS: Stainless Steel
• STRAP COLOR: Grey
• BUCKLE: Interchangeable quick release bracelet, Butterfly clasp with push-buttons