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Longines Flagship Classic 40mm Noir vs Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm

Two automatic watches from different brands, €25 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.

What the spec sheets say

The Longines Flagship Classic 40mm Noir leads on 0 points, the Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm on 1 (water resistance).

  • Choose the Longines Flagship Classic 40mm Noir if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
  • Choose the Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm if you want more margin against water.

Line by line

CriterionLonginesTissot
Price at our check€2,300€2,325
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
Calibre—Powermatic 80
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance30 m50 mAdvantage
Diameter40 mm40 mm

Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.

Questions

Short answers

Which is cheaper, the Longines Flagship Classic 40mm Noir or the Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm?

The Longines Flagship Classic 40mm Noir, at €2,300 against €2,325 at our check on 12 November 2026.

Which is more water-resistant?

The Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm, water-resistant to 50 m against 30 m.

Do they have the same crystal?

Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.