For my first automatic watch, I wanted to go for a Swiss and affordable watch. The Tissot brand immediately came to mind and the Tissot Le Locle finally ticked all my boxes at the time: black dial, a perfect diameter (39mm) and a reasonable price (€470 at the time). The watch does not raise the crowds or attract attention, but that is exactly what I was looking for with this watch. Its major flaw in my opinion: its Roman numerals, of which I am not the biggest fan.

May 2020 I celebrate my 25th birthday. What can I buy myself to mark this event? After many hours of reflection, the choice is made, it will be a "beautiful watch". And there you have it, the virus is in me, I spend hours and hours reading articles and watching videos (from Dialicious of course). But despite these hours of research, I still don't know which model to choose. I go to the store with my money in my pocket and after two hours in this store in Aix en Provence, having tried on a dozen models, the choice is made, it will be a Le Locle. How can you not fall under the spell of this watch? A watch of incredible classicism, with beautiful textures, a gray-white dial, this decorated sapphire caseback and the Powermatic 80 movement which offers its 80 hours of power reserve. Since that day, I have worn this watch at least ten days a month. When someone asks me what first watch to buy I always say a Tissot! In short, the Le Locle is an incredible watch that is terribly easy to wear!

The Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 was my first automatic watch, my entry into the world of watchmaking 5 years ago. I was looking for an automatic watch from a recognized Swiss brand. It perfectly met my expectations. It is a very classy watch with its black dial with a "clous de Paris" finish and its Roman numerals. The well-crafted transparent back reveals the Powermatic 80 movement, derived from the classic ETA 2824. This movement has animated the forums in recent years, with its supposedly plastic parts that divide enthusiasts and purists. As far as I am concerned, I am perfectly satisfied with it. After several years of use, it is still as reliable and precise (2 seconds + per day). Nothing to do with the 6R35 of my Seiko :) The sapphire crystal offers great security and allows you not to worry too much about your watch on a daily basis. Here again, Tissot is teaching Seiko and the hardlex of its presage range a lesson. The metal bracelet is very comfortable and allows the watch to be forgotten. The proportions are correct, with its diameter of 39.3 mm and its thickness of 10 mm. Well, to quibble I think that a diameter of 37 or 38 mm would have been sufficient for a dress watch, Tissot would benefit from following the current trend of down sizing. In conclusion, I recommend this beautiful piece to anyone wishing to acquire an affordable, serious and timeless timepiece.

How to describe the Tissot Le Locle powermatic 80 objectively… Well, it's impossible for me, because I'm a fan of this watch for several reasons: -The aesthetics => Black watch, black leather strap, black dial background, with its white hands and "Le Locle" written in beautiful period writing, everything is just sublime. The back of the dial is just as sublime, with the detail of the screen printing and the transparency of the case. I'm a fan of the sobriety of this watch and its elegance, it's beautiful and goes with everything. You can wear it with a suit to go to the office, or with a simple t-shirt. -Comfort => It's light, comfortable, it doesn't catch, and doesn't slip, in short, a real pleasure. -Reliability => It is equipped with a sapphire crystal, a power reserve of 80 hours. In short, the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic is a watch that is both reliable and elegant, and I totally recommend it.

A very beautiful watch, very light, very pleasant to wear with its large, easy-to-read dial and its comfortable power reserve. The Tissot Le Locle automatic watch is named in honor of the birthplace of the Tissot brand. - The 40mm Ivory dial is magnificent, it has a “clous de Paris” type guilloché in its center and smooth finishes around its perimeter, - A thickness of 10 mm, - Beautiful “leaf type” hands, - Embeds a POWERMATIC 80.111 movement (the new generation of the ETA 2824-2) with a power reserve of 80H, - Flat sapphire crystal, - The case is made of 316L stainless steel with Yellow Gold PVD coating, - Transparent back, - Water-resistant to 30 m, - The bracelet is 19mm, not very standard, 20mm would have been better, - A weight of 67 grams, - Butterfly clasp bracelet, - Tissot Le Locle reference model T0064073626300.