Gentleman Powermatic 80 TPD & Winder Settings | Swiss Watch Store

The Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 is built to be worn, but on the days it rests in a drawer it relies on you and its Powermatic 80 (ETA C07.111) to keep the mainspring charged, reference T127.407 . A watch winder set to the correct TPD and rotation direction does exactly that. Below you will find the precise settings for this model, plus advice on choosing a suitable winder.

Recommended settings

For the Gentleman Powermatic 80, dial in between 650 and 800 turns per day and choose bidirectional (rotating both ways) winding. These are the verified figures for this watch. If your winder offers preset programmes, pick the one closest to 650–800 turns per day with the right direction.

Accuracy starts with a full reserve

Automatic movements are at their best when the mainspring carries a healthy charge — amplitude is stable and the rate holds true. That is what the correct TPD delivers for your Gentleman Powermatic 80: a watch that is always wound, always accurate, and never needs a reset before you head out. And if you are worried about getting it wrong, do not be — a modern automatic simply cannot be overwound, thanks to the slipping mainspring. The penalty for a wrong setting is a stopped watch, not a broken one.

Choosing a winder for your Gentleman Powermatic 80

Any programmable winder that offers the TPD and direction figures above will suit this Tissot. Look for a model with adjustable turns-per-day and selectable rotation modes rather than a fixed-speed winder. A single-watch winder is ideal if the Gentleman Powermatic 80 is your everyday piece; if your collection is growing, a two- or four-watch winder keeps everything wound at once. Browse our watch winder collection to find your match.

Frequently asked questions

How many turns per day does a Gentleman Powermatic 80 require?

The correct figure is between 650 and 800 turns per day.

Does the Gentleman Powermatic 80 wind clockwise or counterclockwise?

Set the rotation to bidirectional (rotating both ways).

Can I use a basic winder for this watch?

Completely safe. Modern automatics cannot be overwound, and a correctly set winder simply keeps the Gentleman Powermatic 80 charged and ready.