Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80vsMido Commander II
Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80
Powermatic 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€770–830
Mido Commander II
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€1,060–1,130
The differences
- The Carson Premium Powermatic 80 costs about €295 less than the Commander II, going by the indicative price band.
- The Carson Premium Powermatic 80 uses the Powermatic 80 movement (ETA, Swatch Group) and the Commander II the Caliber 80 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- They are almost the same size: the Carson Premium Powermatic 80 measures 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug and the Commander II 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug.
Choose the Commander II
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
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 Commander II |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €770–830 | €1,060–1,130 |
| 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 | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 10.3 mm | 10.8 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| 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 Commander II?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80, with an indicative price band of €770–830 against €1,060–1,130. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.