A Watch That Is An AMAZING Value! An Instant Classic! Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Review
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2023
- A Watch That Is An AMAZING Value! An Instant Classic! Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Review
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I wasn't interested in the PRX until I saw one in person. They had them in the watch shop on a cruise ship. I was impressed in person. I bought one in blue and love wearing it as a casual sports watch. It is really amazing how it catches light and sparkles in both artificial and sunlight.
Couldn't agree more! I bought matching green dial quartz PRX's for my wife and I - hers is the 35mm and mine 40mm. Even though I own Rolex, Tudor and multiple Omegas, the PRX gets worn 2-3X a month. Further, it's the only watch that I've gotten compliments on in the last year from complete strangers. Great review Fed.
Totally agree. I got the 40mm blues dial for $450 on sale. High accuracy, 1-3 sec fast per day, got 88 hours on reserve test. Great watch. I also brought the quart version on leather strap.
Where did you get it on sale for that price?
I also bought one of these just a year ago with the blue dial. I couldn’t be happier. It’s just a great looking watch and while I have watches costing multiple times this, I enjoy wearing this one thoroughly.
Decided to get one based on your previous enthusiastic video about the PRX line. I got the Ice Blue dial. Loving it! Thx Fed!
I bought the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium 18K Yellow Gold, leather strap, which is the cousin of this PRX. It's accurate to within 1 second per day. I get compliments on it all the time. At this price, you cannot touch these two Tissot watches in looks or Swiss level quality, especially for everyday wear. Thanks for the great review. Agree 100%.
Great review. I have a couple Tudors, several Omegas, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Nomos, etc. I also have the white dial PRX Powermatic 80. I wear it a lot. It’s such a fun watch and looks great on the wrist.
I love it so much, I have the Ice Blue dial version on order. 100% agreed if this watch said Longines on the dial, it would be $2K.
Hard to go wrong with a PRX
Good job picking up the ice blue. Got mine ice blue 2 weeks ago and it’s a show stopper. Been stopped so many times by other watch owners asking about it. Conversation starter for sure.
I just got the 40mm blue quartz with alligator leather strap delivered this week...and am honestly blown away by the quality. Getting this for $250.00 is practically a steal. Got quartz as this will not be a daily driver...but rather a grab and go piece for going out to dinner/bars when I don't want to wear some of my more valuable pieces. Fits the collection role perfectly! Thanks for doing this review Fed!
Yep I’m gonna get quartz as well an even better deal!
Love the look and feel of my PRX, for all the reasons Fed discussed. One thing he didn't mention was accuracy. Maybe I got a good one, but it runs steady as a rock at -3s a day. Great looks, great spec, and COSC accuracy for $675? It's an insane deal.
Powermatic 80 is a very reliable and accurate movement.
That is good, but I hate it when watches run slow.
I think the in factory laser regulation of the Powermatic 80 movements is just that good. Mine runs consequently at -/- 2 sec/day, whether I wear it or not, and many reviewers report similar performances. I totally agree with Federico, this is the best bang for buck watch in years and I love how enthusiastic he talks about a pretty entry level automatic watch.
Same
I recently got the light blue PRX automatic and it's my daily wear.
This is a beautiful watch. Hands down the best deal in entry level integrated bracelet piece. Thank you Fed. Awesome video as usual.
Looks absolutely GORGEOUS would love one!!! Phenomenal bracelet, case, and the green dial is awesome!!
One of the favorites in my collection. Great video my man!
I own this model as well as the Chrono version. Both are great value for the money.
Fun piece, I tried one on at a local shop. It's nice but I wasn't blown away by it. Not sure I can wrap my head around all the hype for it but I'm glad it exists at that price point as most integrated bracelet watches are incredibly expensive. Enjoyed the content as always.
Great watch and awesome to hear that you are enjoying it Federico. I decided to go for the blue dial quartz version. I feel that it's more faithful to the original seastar,and can't dea with powermatic on the dial
Got a quartz green dial one for my birthday last year, great everyday watch!
I am currently waiting for the PRX automatic with the ice blue dial and leather strap to be released
I have it in 3 colors including the ice blue. Love me some Tissot!
Nice review! It's good to hear others who have access to top-tier brands yet acknowledge unattainability isn't everything. As you say, it's vg value for money. I've the same movement in a Certina Big Date CS-1 60th anniversary. I've just ordered the gold 40mm version that echoes the AP Royal Oak. I could buy an AP copy but I don't like fakes or what they represent.
If you get over watch snobbery, and the price bonanza fuelled by flipping (thankfully perhaps coming to an end), there are some great mainstream watches around. I leave aside microbrands that are also often terrific value for money. These other brands, often steeped in history even if now in modern and multigroup ownership, look smart and are v fairly priced since they have to rely on attraction to people who don't have deep pockets and so quality, design and price count for everything. It's lovely to see the watch industry resurgence and to see so much accessible choice.
When I am going places where I don’t want an expensive watch on I reach for my PRX80. I have the blue dial and bought my dad the white dial one. Great watch.
Fully agree Federico! I've collected for many years, and have/have had many iconic pieces incl. a RO. And this watch blew my mind in terms of what you get. So much that I had to get 2 :-D Tip: The delugs PRX rubber straps, are a very cool match with the PRX if that's your thing.
I opted for a 35mm quartz in ice-blue and I'm very happy with it, especially since I got a fairly good discount. Accuracy so far is about +5 sec. a YEAR.
Yeah it's a quartz so no surprise there.
What I like about this watch is that it's keeps very excellent time u don't even need to set it often and great finishing also
Couldn’t agree more…the PRX is hands down the best sub 1k watch on the market and the chrono version is the best sub 2k watch…so much value for money. Tissot crushed it with these
Can’t wait for the 35mm powermatic
Great review of a great watch. For the money, it's unbeatable.
Agreed. It’s one of my favourites now. Cool style.
I have the Tissot PRX Ice Blue 40mm on the way ... I can't wait. It's my first Tissot - For afordable watches I always go for Hamilton and Seiko - But that ice-blue dial is just too stunning to resist.
I bought it yesterday 🎉😊❤👏👏👏
You made me buy one 😅
However, the Citizen Tsuyosa is also very good for the price.
Top nothing more to say love mine since 12 months 👍👍👍
One more thing: the nivachron balance spring was developed between Swatch and Audemars Piguet.
Tissot is the Swatch bang for the buck leader. I rarely dress where a Rolex sports is too casual, but I am considering a Tank or Reverso for those times. This could work for that situation, and you did not mention that this design is totally true to Tissot’s 60s/70’s heritage designs. Thanks Fed!
Chose the Gentleman in green and yes, love it.
Fed nails it in this review. The PRX could sell for much more. If you're thinking about getting one, buy it, you won't regret it. A great looking Swiss automatic watch at that price is incredible value.
I just got it yesterday
I love my dark green waffle face piece.. my first Tissot.
Great review Fed! What do you think of the ML Aikon three-hander by comparison? Is it worth the dollars going up from the Tissot?
Love it ❤great watch for the money do I bought Green dial
I like the new ice blue one.
Great watch . ThNk you .
I believe that the new version of ice blue looks more attractive.
Nizar
Bought this exact watch when it came out to experiment with integrated bracelets and I freaking love it. Almost wore it today, and now I know I should have lol To this day it's the only time I've had someone call out my watch from across the room :)
Hey Fed, I'm gonna reccomend some kewl microbrands.. 1- Venezianico 2- Boderry 3- RZE.. All 3 have some AMAZING watches and prices!
@frederico it would be great if you did a review of the Corniche La Grande Corniche. I mean I know you are more the high end watch guy but seeing as you were comparing the Tissot to your GP I just thought it may be of interest to compare like for like as in another watch at the same price point also offering an integrated bracelet.
Good video
I got a quartz and I enjoy it a lot, it’s not bad at all and it looks great. I got the quartz before the auto because I wasn’t sure how I was going to like it overall. I loved it and I ordered a Auto.
Blue with integrated bracelet
How did you size the prx in terms of how many links on both sides to have your fit and center the clasp?
I have both watches and you somehow right, but the comparison is a little bit querky. However there is another watch to consider which is the Tsuyosa from Citizen….maybe even better value for money, if you like integrated design watches…-
Leather strap is affordable as well and now Tissot has rubber straps for this. Hard to beat!
Love mine 💚
Significant differences between the two price points to watch enthusiasts for sure. For the average consumer, it's all the same.
I’m happy with seiko spb
A great graduation gift.
I haven't manage to stop it since I bought it last December very high power reserve
@Federico Talks Watches What is resale value of Tissot T race T048427A automatic…Purchased it for 904$ 10 years back…How much can I expect when I sell to a dealer or individual?
Hl, this was a good Review and I have ordered the lightblue Version. Due to a big run, specially on this Color, i have to wait a couple weeks…
Dein, when you say "light blue", are you referring to the Tiffany colored dial Tissot just put on its website?
@@dannysimenauer5745
Hi, no I mean the light blue or the ice Blue dial.
@@deingewissen4831 Thank you for clarifying.
What about the movement having plastic so you need to change movement?
The bracelet is the main complaint I have about the Tissot. But it's not bad.
Very nice watch, but I would still get the GP.
Great watch but not the best to compare it to. Would love to see you size it up against a SS vacheron Constantine 222 or a rolex oysterquartz
This watch runs on base powermatic 80.111 movement which has plastic escapement and pallet fork.
Love mine ❤🎉🎉🎉
An awesome watch for the money, or frankly, an awesome watch period! On the grey market you can get one for under $600. How can you beat that.
Probably the quartz version in 35 mm is even a better deal than the automatic model
Looks like something you could buy at the mall in 1982.
Are you sure ”close to 9000 dollars” is ”over 20 times more expensive” than 675 dollars?
Can you tell Girard Perregaux to make a sport watch for the 5k to 7k market pleeeaaase??
Want one, bad. But a 35mm with the powermatic 80
You got it!!
Thanks for presenting.
I have the green one you have BUT: It is my fifth PRX model and the FOURTH with faults.
The one I have now, this green one, has misaligned of falsely set hands. Not one single full hour sees the hour hand aligned with the respective index AND it has a metal chip on index 5.
My first green one had a scratch on the dial, went to Tissot for repair and came back with another, new scratch...
I love the PRX and everything about it but Tissot DOESN'T have quality control. They CAN NOT have QC, otherwise pieces like the ones I received wouldn't leave the factory...
Did the retailer who sold it or Tissot make it right by taking back your watch and sending you a new one?
@@dannysimenauer5745 Yes, that they did and Tissot sends you prepaid packaging as well.
It just really sucks that that model especially leaves the factory like this…
That happens when you buy garbage. Sorry OP
Great watch but the Maen 37 is a better looking watch in my opinion if you can live without the 80 hour power reserve. Swiss made and the same price as the PRX.
How do you rate it against the Sharp Edge from Seiko????
These Seikos are more well made with more sophisticated dials. Costs more too but not much.
Can you go in the sea with it?
For the same price Hamilton is a great option
The PRX is definitely on my radar. My budget has been sub $500. But this watch may break that, especially if I can find a pre-owned blue dial auto at a nice price.
Our Tissot dealer is in an indoor shopping mall. Desolation. I tried it on, asked "are any discounts available?" and walked out with this exact piece for $525. 👀
Got a new blue powermatic for $500. You can find them on sale.
Awesome. I'll keep my eyes open!
Does anyone who owns the Tissot know how comfortable is the bracelet since it does not have a micro adjustment? I am thinking about wearing it on hot summer days.
Had it for a couple days,pretty comfortable,so far used in cool weather only
@@renehernandez6905 thanks for the reply. What color dial did you pick?
Did I hear "CHEAPER" and not "MORE AFFORDABLE"? 🧐
Good video but The Tissot PRX powermatic 80 is not worth the extra 300. The dial and that ETA 2824 movement is not worth it compared to the Quartz. The Original remake is the Quartz version. The powermatic looks more the an AP.
Id rather go for the Quartz. Wear much better.
the clasp isn't hard to close you were just doing it backwards
Apples and oranges🍺
What's this I hear about the movement being mostly plastic? I have one and don't see any plastic. Also, yes the quality is not up to Longines, but at half the cost there is nothing to complain about.
Doxa watches next video please 🙏
I’ve heard that they use plastic in that prx and the movement is designed to be thrown away so ill never buy a watch like that
At 38mm I might be a buyer.
Sorry it is not that great compared to the Gentlemen; the PRX is like an Alfa Romeo, it looks great when it is released but 2-3 years from now it looks outdated and it will bore you to death which the Tissot Gentlemen will not do as it is way more versatile. Sure the bracelet might not be as good but what does the bracelet matter if you are not going to wear it in the long run 🤷
I have one incredible piece for little cash
It's a nice watch but I don't get the hype. Is it because it looks like an AP? I just don't get it. I will wait till I go try it out in person before I settle my thoughts on this watch.
Actually inspired by the Rolex Oyster Quartz…it does a good job at this task with amazing value
A cheapo audemars lookalike tbh
I’ve seen all sorts of comments around the internet, as well as on this post, about this movement supposedly not being serviceable. Doesn’t quite seem possible to me. Is there any truth to this?
Yes it's true mate
It depends what you mean by serviceable. If the movement has stopped working or is broken in some way, when sent back to Tissot they are likely to replace the movement instead of repairing it. If you’re talking about regulating the movement, then don’t believe the stories, these movements can be regulated, but by a watchmaker and not yourself.
@@peakrider4886 is there some reason an independent watchmaker couldn’t do repairs or routine servicing?
No, there’s no truth to this. The movement is serviceable.
Anyone else cringe when he tried squeezing the GP clasp incorrectly? 😬
Yes,noticed that,didn’t expect that from a pro
Powermatic movements can not be serviced. Get the quartz.
Do you know why? Could it be because the service costs more then the watch? I am curious.
@Danny Simenauer It's a modified version of the same movement used in System 51.
@@dannysimenauer5745 these are mass produced movements so if it needs servicing or has stopped working, Tissot will replace the whole movement instead of replacing worn parts.
I don't think this is strictly true. If nothing is broken in the movement and it just needs a basic service (disassemble, clean parts, reassemble w/ correct lubrication) I don't see what would stop a watchmaker from doing that. If you need to replace a part, then you may need to send it back to Tissot.
I heard that the newer Powermatic 80 movements can be serviced unlike the early Powermatic 80s, but it's the way that they are regulated from the factory is what the problem is
The design is simply not my thing. And the only watch that in my opinion that designed well with a bracelet is the Royal Oak.
I want to like it. 😕 Meh
I just don't like watches that lack micro adjustment
The plastic escapement is unregulatable.
Not sure what you’re referring to here but you don’t regulate the escapement on auto watches it is the balance wheel that can be adjusted to speed up or slow down. These Powermatic movements are free sprung balance movements hence the lack of regulation arm but they can be regulated by a watchmaker by adjusting the weights on the balance wheel.
Peakrider is right. Regulating these does require more care, but at least you don't need a special tool as you do with Rolex. A free-sprung balance is actually a feature, but ease of regulation is something you do give up with it.
I know I am in the minority, but the Tissot PRX does nothing for me. Looks wholly uninteresting. The case and bracelet "finishing" looks bad and rough. The caseback is a snapback? It's a great value from a bigger brand, but it's not checking the right boxes for me.
Tell me you haven't handled it without telling me you haven't handled it. Looks are subjective but the bracelet finishing is absolutely top notch.
The case finishing is very good, (This coming from someone who owns a Royal Oak)
The case and finishing is spectacular for the price.
You will not find anything with this level of detail
Absolute stunning case and bracelet with an above avg dial at an unbelievable price with heritage and Swiss marksmanship checks every box for me
Frankly I like the looks of it but decided to go for the Gentleman instead because of the PRX's integrated bracelet look which is not for me
An unrefined piece of garbage that copies the audemars 😂😂😂
I wish I liked it, man its ugly
Its amazing value and look cool…the only issue for me is, the 40mm is too big, not just case size but the dial is too big and a lot of negative space…if they reduced the size to about a 38mm it would be perfection
İt does not fit my tiny wrist, integral bracelet is desteoying it