Tissot Couturier Automatic Day-Date (Ref. T035.407.11.051.00)
Dress/Everyday Complications Watch · Tissot (Swatch Group); Mid-range/entry-level luxury brand established in 1853, known for high-volume Swiss quality.
Period: Modern Luxury (2010s-Present): Characterized by clean lines, a contemporary oversized aesthetic for a dress-adjacent watch, and the practical dual-window calendar layout.
Type
Dress/Everyday Complications Watch
Brand
Tissot (Swatch Group); Mid-range/entry-level luxury brand established in 1853, known for high-volume Swiss quality.
Movement
Automatic, Tissot Powermatic 80 (ETA C07.111 base), 21,600 vph (3Hz), 80-hour power reserve, 23 jewels.
Dimensions
Diameter: 39mm; Thickness: 10.8mm; Lug-to-Lug: 47mm; Lug width: 22mm. It wears larger due to its wide lugs and 22mm bracelet.
Description
The Tissot Couturier Automatic is a blend of elegant lines and robust materials. Designed to be as versatile as a bespoke suit, it utilizes the 'Day-Date' complication popularized by higher-end brands, making it a sophisticated daily wearer.
Key Features
Symmetrical Day-Date layout at 12 and 6, the Powermatic 80 movement's exceptional 80-hour reserve, and the distinctive 22mm wide 'heavy' lug design.
Dial Description
Matte black dial with a 'trench' outer ring for the indices. It features double-faceted applied indices, dauphine hands, a full day-of-the-week window at 12 o'clock, and a date window at 6 o'clock.
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel with a combination of brushed lugs and a high-polish fixed bezel.
Crystal Type
Flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; showing minor surface smudges but no deep visible scratches in the image.
Bezel Details
Fixed, high-polished stainless steel smooth bezel.
Crown & Pushers
Standard push-pull crown with Tissot 'T' branding; no crown guards, integrated slightly into the case curvature.
Bracelet or Strap
Integrated-style stainless steel bracelet with five-row links (alternating brushed and polished) and a butterfly clasp with push-buttons.
Caseback Details
Exhibition/Display screw-down caseback, likely revealing the Powermatic 80 rotor with wave-pattern engraving.
Movement Type
Automatic, Tissot Powermatic 80 (ETA C07.111 base), 21,600 vph (3Hz), 80-hour power reserve, 23 jewels.
Water Resistance
10 bar (100 meters / 330 feet). Suitable for splashes and swimming, but not recommended for diving; gaskets should be checked annually.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made; Manufacture based in Le Locle, Switzerland. Uses an in-house Swatch Group movement (ETA).
Age Estimate
Circa 2015-2022; identifiable by the Powermatic 80 text on the dial and the specific Couturier case design.
Cultural Significance
Represents the democratization of the Swiss 'Day-Date' complication, offering a heritage-style layout (traditionally associated with the Rolex Day-Date) at an accessible price point.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Significant surface scratching and 'desk diving' marks on the bezel and bracelet. Visible dirt/oxidation buildup between the links and near the lugs requiring cleaning. Crystal appears intact.
Value Estimate
Market value: $250 - $450 USD. Retail is approx. $650. Condition and lack of 'box and papers' would place this specific example at the lower end of the range.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended service every 5-7 years. Given the visible grime, an ultrasonic cleaning of the bracelet and a professional case buffing is recommended. Keep away from strong magnets.
Similar Watches
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date (similar movement, different aesthetic), Rolex Day-Date 'President' (the luxury archetype), Seiko SARY057 (Japanese alternative).
Interesting Facts
Tissot was the first to mass-produce pocket watches and the first anti-magnetic watch. The Couturier line is specifically designed to mirror the 'tailoring' of high-fashion garments.