Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin
The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin brings together one of Tissot’s most distinctive heritage designs with modern Swiss automatic watchmaking. Reference T118.430.16.271.00 features a beautifully balanced silver opalin dial, a 42mm stainless-steel case, a brown leather strap and the renowned Powermatic 80 movement, creating a sophisticated mechanical watch with unmistakable vintage character.
The Visodate story reaches back to the 1950s, when Tissot celebrated its centenary with a series of innovations. One of these was the integration of a date function into an automatic watch called the Visodate. The contemporary Heritage Visodate takes inspiration from this historical design while introducing modern materials, improved movement technology and proportions suited to contemporary wear.
The result is a watch that feels genuinely connected to Tissot’s history without becoming a simple reproduction of a vintage model.
With its silver opalin dial, automatic movement, day-and-date display and elegant brown leather strap, the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin is designed for those who appreciate classic Swiss watchmaking but still expect the practicality required for modern everyday life.
Classic Heritage Design in a Contemporary 42mm Case
The case of reference T118.430.16.271.00 measures 42mm in diameter and approximately 12.13mm in thickness, giving the watch a stronger wrist presence than a traditional vintage dress watch while maintaining the elegant proportions associated with the Visodate collection.
Tissot manufactures the round case from 316L stainless steel, a material widely appreciated in Swiss watchmaking for its durability, corrosion resistance and ability to retain an attractive polished appearance.
The watch weighs approximately 80 grams, allowing the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin to feel substantial without becoming unnecessarily heavy.
Its 42mm dimensions are particularly suitable for someone who appreciates heritage-inspired design but prefers a more contemporary presence on the wrist.
Rather than making the watch appear overly sporty, the larger case gives the clean dial additional space. The result is excellent visual balance between the indexes, hands and prominent day-and-date display.
Elegant Silver Opalin Dial
The silver opalin dial is one of the defining characteristics of this Visodate reference.
Its light, understated surface complements the stainless-steel case while giving the watch a refined appearance that works particularly well with business, formal and smart-casual clothing.
Tissot uses clean index hour markers, allowing the dial to remain uncluttered and elegant.
The restrained design means that attention naturally moves toward one of the signature elements of the Visodate: its day-and-date display.
This complication has historical significance within the collection. The Visodate identity was originally connected to Tissot’s work integrating practical calendar functionality into automatic wristwatches, and the contemporary model continues that tradition.
The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin therefore offers more than simple timekeeping.
Day and date information adds genuine everyday usefulness while simultaneously reinforcing the historical identity of the watch.
Sapphire Crystal and See-Through Caseback
Protecting the silver opalin dial is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Sapphire provides excellent resistance against everyday scratches, making it particularly appropriate for a watch designed to move between professional and everyday environments.
The caseback provides another important feature: it is see-through, allowing the owner to observe the Swiss automatic movement inside.
This is one of the key differences between the automatic Visodate and its quartz counterpart.
A mechanical watch offers an additional emotional dimension because the movement itself becomes part of the experience of ownership.
Through the transparent caseback, the mechanical architecture behind the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin can be appreciated directly.
For someone purchasing their first automatic Swiss watch, this detail can be particularly rewarding.
Powermatic 80 Automatic Movement
At the heart of reference T118.430.16.271.00 is its Swiss automatic Powermatic 80 movement.
The most important specification is contained directly in its name: the movement provides a power reserve of up to 80 hours.
This extended autonomy is a significant practical advantage.
A conventional automatic watch may stop after being left unworn for a relatively short period. With approximately 80 hours available, the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin can continue operating for more than three days when sufficiently wound.
That means the watch can be removed on Friday evening, left unworn during much of the weekend and still potentially be running when it is picked up again on Monday.
For a mechanical watch intended for everyday use, this makes the Powermatic 80 considerably more convenient.
The movement is powered naturally through the motion of the wearer’s wrist. As the watch is worn, movement is converted into stored mechanical energy, allowing the watch to continue running without a battery.
This creates the traditional interaction between owner and mechanical timepiece that makes automatic watches so appealing.
Nivachron™ Balance Spring
The movement inside the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin also incorporates Tissot’s patented Nivachron™ balance spring.
Magnetic fields are increasingly common in everyday environments because of smartphones, computers, speakers, magnetic closures and other electronic devices.
Magnetism can negatively affect the precision of a mechanical watch.
Nivachron™ uses a titanium-based alloy developed to provide improved resistance to magnetic influences compared with conventional balance springs. Tissot uses the technology as part of its effort to improve the real-world reliability of modern mechanical movements.
This makes the Powermatic 80 more than simply a movement with an extended power reserve.
It combines traditional automatic operation with technical improvements designed specifically around contemporary everyday conditions.
Brown Leather Strap
The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin is paired with a brown leather strap that reinforces the vintage-inspired personality of the watch.
Tissot specifies an alligator-style grained cowhide front with synthetic backing, creating a traditional appearance that works beautifully against the silver opalin dial and polished stainless-steel case.
The strap uses a butterfly clasp with push-buttons, combining the elegance of leather with a secure and convenient fastening system. Lug width is 21mm.
Brown leather also gives the watch impressive styling versatility.
It works naturally with navy, charcoal, beige, cream and earth-tone clothing, making the Visodate particularly suitable for professional wardrobes.
With a suit, it behaves like a refined dress watch.
With a blazer and shirt, it feels sophisticated without becoming excessively formal.
With knitwear or smart-casual clothing, its heritage character becomes more relaxed.
Heritage Character for Modern Everyday Wear
Despite its classic appearance, the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin has been designed around practical contemporary ownership.
The automatic movement provides the emotional appeal of mechanical watchmaking, while the 80-hour power reserve dramatically improves convenience.
Sapphire crystal provides everyday scratch resistance.
The day-and-date complication offers genuinely useful information.
The see-through caseback allows the mechanical movement to become part of the visual experience.
And the 42mm case gives the watch enough presence for modern preferences without abandoning the elegant character of the Visodate.
Water resistance is rated to 3 bar / 30 metres / 100 feet.
This means the watch should primarily be treated as an elegant everyday timepiece rather than a sports or swimming watch, particularly because it is supplied on a leather strap.
A Sophisticated Swiss Automatic Watch
The appeal of the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin ultimately comes from balance.
It combines vintage inspiration without feeling outdated.
It offers mechanical watchmaking without sacrificing everyday practicality.
It provides useful calendar functions without cluttering the dial.
And it has enough visual presence to feel contemporary while retaining the elegance expected from a traditional Swiss watch.
For someone entering mechanical watch ownership, the Powermatic 80 movement provides an especially attractive starting point.
For an established collector, the Visodate can serve as a versatile heritage-inspired piece that is easy to integrate into a larger rotation.
And for someone simply looking for one refined Swiss automatic watch to wear regularly, reference T118.430.16.271.00 provides an unusually complete combination of heritage, technology and versatility.
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The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin stands as an elegant expression of Tissot’s ability to connect its watchmaking history with modern technology. With its 42mm 316L stainless-steel case, silver opalin dial, sapphire crystal, see-through caseback, Powermatic 80 automatic movement, Nivachron™ balance spring, 80-hour power reserve, day-and-date display and brown leather strap, reference T118.430.16.271.00 offers both mechanical substance and timeless Swiss style.
Who Is the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin For?
The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin is designed for those who appreciate the character of traditional Swiss watchmaking while expecting the convenience and reliability of modern mechanical technology.
Its combination of a silver opalin dial, brown leather strap and polished stainless-steel case gives it an unmistakably elegant personality. At the same time, the 42mm dimensions provide enough wrist presence to prevent the watch from feeling overly traditional.
It is particularly well suited to:
- Professionals looking for an elegant Swiss automatic watch
- Men who prefer heritage-inspired styling
- Buyers entering the world of mechanical watches
- Tissot enthusiasts who appreciate historically influenced collections
- Collectors looking for a versatile automatic dress watch
- Anyone who values a long 80-hour power reserve
- Men looking for a sophisticated business or smart-casual watch
- Buyers searching for a meaningful Swiss Made gift
The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin can transition naturally from the office to an evening event. Its restrained dial and brown leather strap complement tailoring, while the 42mm case keeps the overall appearance contemporary.
For someone who wants the emotion of a mechanical watch without sacrificing everyday practicality, reference T118.430.16.271.00 offers an especially attractive balance.
WHY CHOOSE
Why Choose the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin?
The strongest reason to choose the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin is the way it combines Tissot heritage with genuinely useful modern watchmaking technology.
The Visodate name is rooted in Tissot’s history. In the 1950s, the brand introduced the Visodate concept as part of its development of automatic watches with integrated date functionality. This contemporary interpretation preserves that vintage character while introducing a modern Swiss automatic movement, sapphire crystal and improved resistance to magnetic influences.
At its heart is the Powermatic 80 movement, delivering up to 80 hours of power reserve. That allows the watch to continue running for more than three days when sufficiently wound.
The patented Nivachron™ balance spring provides increased resistance to the magnetic fields encountered around everyday electronic devices.
A see-through caseback allows the movement to be viewed directly, adding another dimension to the experience of owning a mechanical watch.
Together, these features make the Visodate much more than an attractive heritage design. It is a practical Swiss automatic watch engineered for modern everyday use.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Why You’ll Love the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin
The appeal of the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin comes from its details.
The silver opalin dial gives the watch a bright and refined appearance, while the brown leather strap introduces warmth and traditional elegance. The 42mm stainless-steel case provides contemporary presence without overwhelming the clean dial design.
You will also appreciate:
- Swiss automatic Powermatic 80 movement
- Up to 80 hours of power reserve
- Patented Nivachron™ balance spring
- Elegant silver opalin dial
- Practical day-and-date display
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- See-through caseback
- 316L stainless-steel construction
- Refined brown leather strap
- Butterfly clasp with push-buttons
- Comfortable approximately 80g weight
- Genuine Swiss Made construction
- Distinctive Tissot heritage styling
The result is a watch that feels special without becoming difficult to wear.
It can be enjoyed as an everyday automatic watch, a refined business timepiece or an elegant choice for formal occasions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin T118.430.16.271.00 Specifications
Brand: Tissot
Collection: Classic Traditional / Heritage Visodate
Model: Heritage Visodate Powermatic 80
Reference / SKU: T118.430.16.271.00
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Swiss Made: Yes
Warranty: 2 Years
Weight: 80 g
Case
Case Shape: Round
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Case Length: 42 mm
Case Thickness: 12.13 mm
Lug Width: 21 mm
Caseback: See-Through Caseback
Crystal
Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial
Dial Colour: Silver Opalin
Indexes: Index
Display: Analog
Main Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day and Date
Movement
Movement: Swiss Automatic
Movement Family: Powermatic 80
Calibre: 11 1/2”’
Movement Diameter: 25.6 mm
Power Reserve: Up to 80 Hours
Balance Spring: Patented Nivachron™
Calendar Functions: Day and Date
Strap
Strap Reference: T600045450
Strap Material: Leather
Strap Front: Alligator-Style Grained Cowhide
Strap Back: Synthetic
Strap Colour: Brown
Strap Length 6h: 120 mm
Strap Length 12h: 75 mm
Buckle: Butterfly Clasp with Push-Buttons
Water Resistance
Water Resistance: 3 bar / 30 metres / 100 feet
WHY BUY FROM KG JEWELLERY
Why Buy the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin From KG Jewellery?
When purchasing a Swiss automatic watch such as the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin, authenticity, correct manufacturer documentation and professional support are essential.
At KG Jewellery, you benefit from:
- 100% authentic Tissot watches
- Official Tissot Retailer in Greece
- Official international Tissot warranty
- Original Tissot presentation box
- Genuine manufacturer documentation
- Secure payment options
- Carefully protected packaging
- Fast and secure shipping
- Professional customer support
- Specialist knowledge of Tissot watches
Reference T118.430.16.271.00 is supplied as an authentic Tissot timepiece with its original manufacturer presentation and documentation, giving you complete confidence in your purchase.
Whether this is your first Swiss automatic watch or another addition to an established collection, purchasing through an official retailer ensures that the complete ownership experience matches the quality of the watch itself.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
What Comes With the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin?
Your Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin T118.430.16.271.00 includes:
- Tissot Heritage Visodate Powermatic 80 watch
- Original Tissot presentation box
- Official Tissot warranty
- Manufacturer documentation
- Original manufacturer packaging
- Protective packaging for secure delivery
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin Swiss Made?
Yes. Reference T118.430.16.271.00 is manufactured in Switzerland and carries the Swiss Made designation.
Is the Tissot Visodate T118.430.16.271.00 automatic?
Yes. The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin uses a Swiss automatic mechanical movement powered through the motion of the wearer’s wrist.
What is the power reserve?
The Powermatic 80 movement provides up to 80 hours of power reserve, allowing the watch to continue operating for more than three days when sufficiently wound.
What is Nivachron™?
Nivachron™ is Tissot’s patented titanium-based balance-spring technology designed to provide improved resistance to magnetic fields commonly generated by everyday electronic devices.
What size is the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80?
The watch measures 42mm in diameter, with a thickness of 12.13mm and a lug width of 21mm.
Is 42mm suitable for everyday wear?
Yes. The 42mm case provides contemporary wrist presence while retaining the refined proportions and elegant character expected from the Visodate collection.
What colour is the dial?
This reference features an elegant silver opalin dial with index hour markers.
Does the Tissot Visodate have a day-and-date display?
Yes. The movement provides both day and date, one of the defining functional characteristics of this generation of the Visodate.
Does it have sapphire crystal?
Yes. The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin uses a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Can you see the automatic movement?
Yes. The watch features a see-through caseback, allowing the wearer to view the mechanical movement.
What material is the case?
The case is manufactured from durable 316L stainless steel.
What material is the strap?
The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring an alligator-style grained cowhide front and synthetic backing.
What type of clasp does it use?
The leather strap is fitted with a butterfly clasp with push-buttons, providing secure and convenient fastening.
How much does the watch weigh?
Reference T118.430.16.271.00 weighs approximately 80 grams, making it relatively comfortable for a 42mm automatic watch.
Is the Tissot Visodate waterproof?
The watch is water-resistant to 3 bar / 30 metres / 100 feet.
It should therefore be regarded primarily as an elegant everyday watch rather than a watch intended for swimming or water sports.
Can I wear Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin with a suit?
Absolutely. The silver opalin dial and brown leather strap make the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin particularly suitable for business and formal clothing.
It pairs especially well with navy, charcoal, beige and earth-tone tailoring.
Can Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin also be worn casually?
Yes. Its heritage-inspired appearance works equally well with smart-casual clothing, including shirts, knitwear, chinos and jackets.
Is Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin a dress watch?
It has many characteristics associated with a traditional dress watch, including a clean dial, leather strap and elegant stainless-steel case. However, its 42mm dimensions and day-and-date functionality also make it practical enough for regular everyday wear.
Is the Powermatic 80 suitable for a first automatic watch?
Yes. The combination of automatic winding, an extended 80-hour power reserve and modern Nivachron™ technology makes the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin an excellent introduction to Swiss mechanical watchmaking.
Does an automatic watch need a battery?
No. The Powermatic 80 is a mechanical automatic movement and does not require a conventional watch battery.
What happens if I do not wear it for several days?
When fully wound, the movement can provide up to approximately 80 hours of autonomy. If the power reserve is exhausted, the watch can be restarted and the time, day and date reset before wearing it again.
Is Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin suitable for a collection?
Yes. Its combination of Tissot heritage styling, automatic mechanics and practical calendar functionality makes it an attractive addition to a collection, particularly for someone looking for a classic alternative to sports-oriented watches.
Is Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin a good gift?
Yes. The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin is particularly suitable for significant occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, professional achievements and other important milestones.
Its classic styling also makes it less dependent on short-lived fashion trends.
What makes the Visodate special?
The Visodate has a meaningful connection with Tissot’s watchmaking history. The original concept emerged during the 1950s as Tissot incorporated date functionality into automatic watches. The modern Heritage Visodate translates that historical character into a contemporary Swiss timepiece.
Why choose this model instead of a quartz Visodate?
The automatic model offers the additional experience of a fully mechanical Swiss movement, an 80-hour power reserve and a see-through caseback.
For buyers who enjoy the engineering and tradition of mechanical watchmaking, the Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin provides a more engaging ownership experience.
Why choose the silver opalin version?
The silver opalin dial is extremely versatile. It gives the watch a bright, elegant appearance and pairs naturally with the stainless-steel case and brown leather strap.
The neutral colour palette also allows the watch to work with a wide range of formal and smart-casual clothing.
Is T118.430.16.271.00 an authentic Tissot reference?
Yes. T118.430.16.271.00 is the official reference for this configuration of the Tissot Heritage Visodate Powermatic 80.
A MODERN INTERPRETATION OF TISSOT HERITAGE
The Tissot Visodate Powermatic 80 Silver Opalin captures the appeal of traditional Swiss watchmaking while delivering the practical advantages expected from a contemporary automatic watch.
Its 42mm stainless-steel case gives it modern presence, while the silver opalin dial and brown leather strap preserve the understated elegance associated with the Visodate name.
Inside, the Powermatic 80 movement provides the mechanical character enthusiasts appreciate together with an extended 80-hour power reserve. The patented Nivachron™ balance spring adds modern resistance to magnetic influences, while the see-through caseback allows the movement to become part of the ownership experience.
The practical day-and-date display strengthens the connection with the historical Visodate concept, and the sapphire crystal provides the durability required for regular wear.
For anyone looking for a Swiss automatic watch that can move effortlessly between professional, formal and smart-casual settings, reference T118.430.16.271.00 offers a compelling combination of heritage, mechanical technology and timeless design.
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