Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80vsMido Baroncelli Signature
Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80
Powermatic 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€770–830
Mido Baroncelli Signature
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 39 mm
€890–950
The differences
- The Carson Premium Powermatic 80 costs about €120 less than the Baroncelli Signature, going by the indicative price band.
- The Carson Premium Powermatic 80 uses the Powermatic 80 movement (ETA, Swatch Group) and the Baroncelli Signature the Caliber 80 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- The Baroncelli Signature is more compact: 39 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 40 mm and — for the Carson Premium Powermatic 80.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80 | Mido Baroncelli Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €770–830 | €890–950 |
| Movement | Powermatic 80 | Caliber 80 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 40 mm | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 10.3 mm | 9.9 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Carson Premium Powermatic 80 or the Baroncelli Signature?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80, with an indicative price band of €770–830 against €890–950. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Mido Baroncelli Signature, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.