TISSOT CARSON PREMIUM POWERMATIC 80 40 MM MEN WATCH T122.407.16.051.00

Overview

• Brand: Tissot
• Collection: Carson Premium
• Reference number: T122.407.16.051.00
• Type: Men’s automatic dress watch
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Style: Classic / formal / business wear
• Movement: Powermatic 80 automatic movement
• MSRP range: Around USD $640–750 depending on retailer and region

Key Specifications

Movement Details

One of the biggest highlights is the Powermatic 80.111 movement.

Why it matters

• Offers an unusually long 80-hour power reserve
• Beats at 28,800 vibrations/hour
• Swiss automatic self-winding movement
• Designed for strong everyday reliability and lower servicing frequency

This means you can leave the watch off for an entire weekend and it will likely still be running Monday morning.

Design Characteristics

The Carson Premium line is known for:

• Minimalist dress-watch styling
• Slim polished case
• Elegant leaf-shaped hands
• Clean baton indices
• Balanced dial proportions
• Traditional Swiss aesthetic

The black dial + black leather combination makes this particular reference especially versatile for:

• Office wear
• Formal events
• Smart casual outfits
• Suit pairing

Wearing Experience

Pros

• Thin enough to slide under shirt cuffs
• Comfortable leather strap
• Long power reserve
• Sapphire crystal for scratch resistance
• Elegant timeless appearance
• Excellent value for Swiss automatic watchmaking

Potential Cons

• Only 50m water resistance (not ideal for swimming)
• Conservative styling may feel too formal for some users
• Leather strap less suited for hot/humid environments

Size & Wrist Fit

At 40 mm, it wears:

• Medium-sized on most wrists
• Elegant rather than oversized
• Suitable for approximately 16–19 cm wrists comfortably

The slim 10.25 mm thickness helps it wear dressier than many sports watches.