Had this watch... wanted to use it as my dress watch. I love you Teddy and I think you are always careful and cautious about hedging with some of your opinions (Obviously, I am projecting some of my own thoughts and you may be more on the fence about what I am going to talk about than I think with respect to how you truly feel). My biggest issue was exactly what you were alluding to. The watch does fit much larger than its specs. Like you said, the lack of a bezel makes this thing bigger. The other thing that makes it sit up higher is most of the thickness is coming from the back of the watch. Instead of either a domed crystal or a bezel that slopes down on the sides, it is a completely flat top - meaning all 12 mm comes from the back making it sit more like a 14 mm watch which gets it well out of my dress watch thickness comfort zone. You can see how aggressively the lugs curve to the back when you look at it from the side view and this "design feature" makes the whole watch seem even more like a hockey puck rather than a dress watch. Anyways... I agree with my love of the sistem 51 movement. This watch isn't bad, but there are soooo many better looking "dress watches" and if I were to go with a swiss dress watch from Tissot - I would pay extra for the Tissot Gentleman and dress that up as it is more versatile as an everyday-er, has better proportions, is very mildly slimmer, but would sit a tonne better, has a silicon escapement and 80 hour power reserve. And yes everyone... the 21 mm lug to lug is present in both... sorry
The black dial swissmatic was the first swiss watch I ever purchased for myself a couple of years ago when I first got into collecting. I have since sold it, but during the year plus I owned it I wore it all the time, accuracy was fantastic, and the leather strap was extremely comfortable considering the $275 I paid for it. They are definitely a great way for someone to get into swiss watches. Great video Teddy!
What a great video👍 I do own this very watch and I wanted to ask whether you could make a video on how to change out the bracelet for a strap? For some reason I don't understand how that works for this particular bracelet 😂
I have this exact watch. Normally I purchase tag heuer. Seen this in the store one day and for the price I thought I’d purchase it. Looks good on the stainless band but even better on a black leather strap with a butterfly clasp. I don’t wear it all the time but every now and then it gets some wrist time.
Great review as always Teddy, but I'm not a fan of this watch at all. A managing director in my office had this watch, and the rice-beads bracelet did not look well made in person. The size, dial style, and extended lugs also gave off the vibe of a cheap fashion watch. For a guy in his 50s making VERY good money, I always wondered what he was thinking since this piece is more aimed at the younger crowd as you mentioned, and he could have easily bought a luxury watch or at least a more classy (in my opinion) Tissot model or entry level watch. But to each his own I suppose. Still nicer to see than the 80% of guys in the office with the same Apple watch/Fitbit and then the remaining 10% with a MVMT/DW/MK watch
fashion watches have been regretful for me why? I bought a USPA watch on dial they mentioned with Japan movt and inside was a singapore movt not only that its polish just got away all thanks to my wrist sweat. The reason i bought it coz of stretch bracelet and one of my friend in my school days wore that and teased me. So bought it on my 16th birthday still the battery is working although 4 years have passed and it was also the watch which i wore it on the occassion of my school farewell
I liked the fact how you said that the watch movement is probably not for a lifetime. Why? Because Tissot use rivet to lock in the plates, essentially, it is not repairable. Just pass this and go fo 2824-2 movement.
Great info. The dial is very bland...almost looks like it was printed on a piece of paper. Mine ran nowhere near 72 hours so I returned it for the Tissot Luxury Powermatic. I did not buy it through Teddy and perhaps the outcome would have been different.
My name is Antonio from Barcelona (Spain) and although it has been 3 years since this review, I would like to know if this watch you are talking about (but with a black leather strap), Tissot Everytime Swissmatic T109.407.16.031.00, would be a good purchase at this time. for 400 Euros new and all taxes paid. Thank you very much Teddy for your help.
I've found that the power reserve is 80+ hours in this watch... maybe they didn't want the swissmatic to have more power reserve than the more expensive and refined powermatic 80, so they stated 72 hr, but I think it has close to 90 hours of PR.
Great review Teddy found out what I needed to know I picked one up for 300 with the leather strap in black perfect for a dress watch and 72 hour power reserve for 300 is amazing and the movement looks awesome will see if it stands the test of time.
Swissmatic and Sistem51 are rigid & not durable. Before Sistem51, Swatch had automatic watches, yet not as expensive. So the all-machinery movement cost efficiency is not passed down to consumer. Likewise for Swissmatic if this cost US$450.
This has been my first automatic watch - but I sold it after just 3 months. Liked the „bauhaus“-y look of it, but the dial seemed kinda flat to me (especially compared to my Nomos now). The Sistem51-caliber is really reliable for its price (very steady -10s/day), but it‘s not one to last: Because of the way it’s built, no watchmaker will be able to service or repair it - except for throwing it away and slapping a new one in.
The sad thing about this watch is..My wrist is very thin and a thick watch like this just looks off on my wrist. Every watch that is thinner is also more expensive considering that it is an automatic watch.
Quick question... I have the same model but with quartz movement. How long can I keep it brand new, I mean with the battery inside? Some ppl say quartz watches should not be kept with a battery inside. But then how they store them in the shops for monts or even years? Should I keep it with the battery in or?
Really like these , especially in black , but and I'm sure I'm not alone here , the DW Chinese factory made rubbish that you can actually but for £24 or so (check out Ben's watch club) are so close in looks that's it becomes very off putting .
Get a fashion watch if that’s what you want. People can get whatever they like and there are plenty affordable fashion watches out there too not only overpriced ones like Daniel Wellington, especially off of Aliexpress you can get some great deals on great quality watches with Sapphire crystal, Seiko NH36 etc. Tissot is great but why not have both a fashion watch and a Tissot? I have a Jaeger Le-Coultre Memovox and a Hamilton Khaki Field but also have plenty of fashion watches I enjoy. 🤷🏻♂️
The case back says 30m water resistance, but the text on the screen at the beginning of the video said 100m. I nearly thought about the watch until I realised the poor rating. 30m basically means do not get it wet. That means taking it off every time you wash your hands. 😢
I liked seiko initially because of the huge internet fan following and buzz... But now i think tissot makes the best watch when it comes to bang for the buck!.. the biggest advantage is that they have a same model with a quartz movement. Seiko is overpriced of the features and doesn't even use a sapphire crystal! I will never buy seiko again
Good looking but shitty movement dont buy this shit. It wont work probably 3 years later in same price range you could by seikos, orients which you will use lifetime. This movement is NOT serviceable. Buy some better tissot or any other automatic watch. Also I dont recommend any powermatic 80 or h10 movement (eta C07.XXX) but at least they are servicable and you could change the balance with original 2824-2 balance. So it still can be saved but it'll cost you a bit.
own one for 2 years now. the best budget 'swiss made' watch IMO. I don't know why people out there still buying DW instead of this *SMH
Had this watch... wanted to use it as my dress watch. I love you Teddy and I think you are always careful and cautious about hedging with some of your opinions (Obviously, I am projecting some of my own thoughts and you may be more on the fence about what I am going to talk about than I think with respect to how you truly feel). My biggest issue was exactly what you were alluding to. The watch does fit much larger than its specs. Like you said, the lack of a bezel makes this thing bigger. The other thing that makes it sit up higher is most of the thickness is coming from the back of the watch. Instead of either a domed crystal or a bezel that slopes down on the sides, it is a completely flat top - meaning all 12 mm comes from the back making it sit more like a 14 mm watch which gets it well out of my dress watch thickness comfort zone. You can see how aggressively the lugs curve to the back when you look at it from the side view and this "design feature" makes the whole watch seem even more like a hockey puck rather than a dress watch. Anyways... I agree with my love of the sistem 51 movement. This watch isn't bad, but there are soooo many better looking "dress watches" and if I were to go with a swiss dress watch from Tissot - I would pay extra for the Tissot Gentleman and dress that up as it is more versatile as an everyday-er, has better proportions, is very mildly slimmer, but would sit a tonne better, has a silicon escapement and 80 hour power reserve. And yes everyone... the 21 mm lug to lug is present in both... sorry
The black dial swissmatic was the first swiss watch I ever purchased for myself a couple of years ago when I first got into collecting. I have since sold it, but during the year plus I owned it I wore it all the time, accuracy was fantastic, and the leather strap was extremely comfortable considering the $275 I paid for it. They are definitely a great way for someone to get into swiss watches. Great video Teddy!
Tissot are good proposition, but they screwed everything up when making so large watches (more than 40mm)...
definetly. Just look at the gentleman. They should have done it in 40mm and 36mm
@@timmkaufmamm I have a gentleman and it is 40mm
The PR100 is 39mm and is a good do-everything watch.
I agree a dress watch should never be over 39mm max.
@@Rick-ve5lx totally agree, I have it and am loving its versatility!
Bought this watch 6 months ago and it's still in my 16 watches rotation. Added a strap from Teddy B.
What a great video👍 I do own this very watch and I wanted to ask whether you could make a video on how to change out the bracelet for a strap? For some reason I don't understand how that works for this particular bracelet 😂
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I have this exact watch. Normally I purchase tag heuer. Seen this in the store one day and for the price I thought I’d purchase it. Looks good on the stainless band but even better on a black leather strap with a butterfly clasp. I don’t wear it all the time but every now and then it gets some wrist time.
Really really good looking watch from Tissot; thank you Teddy, great content as always.
Water resistance of 30m not 100m as shown at 0:41
....at least he said 30m.
Great review as always Teddy, but I'm not a fan of this watch at all. A managing director in my office had this watch, and the rice-beads bracelet did not look well made in person. The size, dial style, and extended lugs also gave off the vibe of a cheap fashion watch. For a guy in his 50s making VERY good money, I always wondered what he was thinking since this piece is more aimed at the younger crowd as you mentioned, and he could have easily bought a luxury watch or at least a more classy (in my opinion) Tissot model or entry level watch. But to each his own I suppose. Still nicer to see than the 80% of guys in the office with the same Apple watch/Fitbit and then the remaining 10% with a MVMT/DW/MK watch
Go also for Certina watches as retailer!
Nice, but if you can stretch for the Visodate or the Gentleman I would do that.
You're jump PUMPIN out videos lately 👍
fashion watches have been regretful for me why?
I bought a USPA watch on dial they mentioned with Japan movt and inside was a singapore movt not only that its polish just got away all thanks to my wrist sweat.
The reason i bought it coz of stretch bracelet and one of my friend in my school days wore that and teased me. So bought it on my 16th birthday still the battery is working although 4 years have passed and it was also the watch which i wore it on the occassion of my school farewell
I liked the fact how you said that the watch movement is probably not for a lifetime. Why? Because Tissot use rivet to lock in the plates, essentially, it is not repairable. Just pass this and go fo 2824-2 movement.
Great info. The dial is very bland...almost looks like it was printed on a piece of paper. Mine ran nowhere near 72 hours so I returned it for the Tissot Luxury Powermatic. I did not buy it through Teddy and perhaps the outcome would have been different.
Same! My first auto was the Seastar. Good job, Teddy 👍🏻
My name is Antonio from Barcelona (Spain) and although it has been 3 years since this review, I would like to know if this watch you are talking about (but with a black leather strap), Tissot Everytime Swissmatic T109.407.16.031.00, would be a good purchase at this time. for 400 Euros new and all taxes paid. Thank you very much Teddy for your help.
I've found that the power reserve is 80+ hours in this watch... maybe they didn't want the swissmatic to have more power reserve than the more expensive and refined powermatic 80, so they stated 72 hr, but I think it has close to 90 hours of PR.
Woah I'm here early!! I was just looking at this!! I honestly cannot decide on a watch.
So should i go for a Tissot everytime swissmatic or orient bambino
Great review Teddy found out what I needed to know I picked one up for 300 with the leather strap in black perfect for a dress watch and 72 hour power reserve for 300 is amazing and the movement looks awesome will see if it stands the test of time.
Swissmatic and Sistem51 are rigid & not durable. Before Sistem51, Swatch had automatic watches, yet not as expensive. So the all-machinery movement cost efficiency is not passed down to consumer. Likewise for Swissmatic if this cost US$450.
It's a nice looking watch that tells you the time..!!
This has been my first automatic watch - but I sold it after just 3 months. Liked the „bauhaus“-y look of it, but the dial seemed kinda flat to me (especially compared to my Nomos now).
The Sistem51-caliber is really reliable for its price (very steady -10s/day), but it‘s not one to last: Because of the way it’s built, no watchmaker will be able to service or repair it - except for throwing it away and slapping a new one in.
Nice review
Are you located in Los Angeles ?
Wish to view in person
Thank you.
The sad thing about this watch is..My wrist is very thin and a thick watch like this just looks off on my wrist. Every watch that is thinner is also more expensive considering that it is an automatic watch.
My first tissot watch was a tissot classic dream
How long does the movment typically last for before it needs servicing?
Shoot I’d pay $50-100 to overhaul a $450 watch. That’s totally worth it. Beautiful Tissot. Hope to pick one up one day
Swissmatic's movement is not good. My Tissot Swissmatic V8 in 18 months 2 repairs. & Now doesn't have 70 power reserve as before
Is it under warranty? How much did it cost?
@@rajaru21 not cost..in warranty service two years
Great video, interesting servicing information, this would make a good video, Service oriented watch brands
Isn’t the sistem51 a bit too basic for a more expensive watch?
I didn’t think you could manually wind this watch. I own one, and it doesn’t seem to wind.
similar aesthetics to Orient 'Maestro' automatic, at 1/3 of Tissot's price.
Would you recommend this to someone with a wrist size of 16.5cm?
Liminous ???
Yo tengo uno con este movimiento y no tiene remonte manual
Plz i want a tissot watch for skinny guy
Any advices !?
Love this design, I just wished they'd placed the date on the 6 o'clock.
Quick question... I have the same model but with quartz movement. How long can I keep it brand new, I mean with the battery inside? Some ppl say quartz watches should not be kept with a battery inside. But then how they store them in the shops for monts or even years? Should I keep it with the battery in or?
In shops they pop out the crown to save the battery....you don't remove the battery
Thank you for amazing information.. please make video on Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80.. is anyone have idea about Le Locle? Please advise
Really like these , especially in black , but and I'm sure I'm not alone here , the DW Chinese factory made rubbish that you can actually but for £24 or so (check out Ben's watch club) are so close in looks that's it becomes very off putting .
I got the same watch but is not working how can I fix it ?
Gorgeous unique watch
I just bought this watch!
What would be some examples of the more respectable brands owned by Swatch?
Certina
Omega,Longines
Water resistance is 100ft not 100m
This watch looks so much better with the leather straps
I assume this is the most affordable mechanical dress watch in the entire Swatch group. A great product with the proven SISTEM51 movement.
Wonder what it's life span would be?
Get a fashion watch if that’s what you want. People can get whatever they like and there are plenty affordable fashion watches out there too not only overpriced ones like Daniel Wellington, especially off of Aliexpress you can get some great deals on great quality watches with Sapphire crystal, Seiko NH36 etc. Tissot is great but why not have both a fashion watch and a Tissot? I have a Jaeger Le-Coultre Memovox and a Hamilton Khaki Field but also have plenty of fashion watches I enjoy. 🤷🏻♂️
The case back says 30m water resistance, but the text on the screen at the beginning of the video said 100m. I nearly thought about the watch until I realised the poor rating. 30m basically means do not get it wet. That means taking it off every time you wash your hands. 😢
Teddy, you state that the date window is the only complication. The centre second is also a complication. 😉
nice watch
In Dubai Revoli they have this in offer under 140 $
He looks like Tom Holland.
I liked seiko initially because of the huge internet fan following and buzz... But now i think tissot makes the best watch when it comes to bang for the buck!.. the biggest advantage is that they have a same model with a quartz movement. Seiko is overpriced of the features and doesn't even use a sapphire crystal! I will never buy seiko again
Anyone know a great swiss diver arround £1500?
Oris Aquis, Longines Hydroconquest, Rado Captain Cook, Mido Ocean Star Tribute.
@@giusepperocchi2979 just bought a hydroconquest, it's amazeballs
@@antyvirusuk8056
Yes, it's amazing for the price. Very good choice.
Does anyone here own a non automatic tissot? How was it
Own 38mm Quartz, look good. But second hand shift 0.5s down start from 30-60 seconds
@@khengvanleab Gonna by the tissot prx quartz
👍👍👍
Good looking but shitty movement dont buy this shit. It wont work probably 3 years later in same price range you could by seikos, orients which you will use lifetime. This movement is NOT serviceable. Buy some better tissot or any other automatic watch. Also I dont recommend any powermatic 80 or h10 movement (eta C07.XXX) but at least they are servicable and you could change the balance with original 2824-2 balance. So it still can be saved but it'll cost you a bit.
I HAVE THIS WATCH🕙