Head to head
Longines Flagship Classic Argenté soleillé vs Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm
Two automatic watches from different brands, €195 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Longines Flagship Classic Argenté soleillé leads on 1 point (price at our check), the Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm on 1 (water resistance).
- Choose the Longines Flagship Classic Argenté soleillé if you want to pay less (a €195 gap).
- Choose the Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm if you want more margin against water.
Line by line
CriterionLonginesTissot
Price at our check€2,000Advantage€2,195
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 Argenté soleillé or the Tissot Gentleman Gold Bezel 40mm?
The Longines Flagship Classic Argenté soleillé, at €2,000 against €2,195 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.