I did the same for my son, buying a 1993 pre-Bond Omega Seamaster the day he was born. Never told him about it until the big day. Later, he wore it for his college graduation. I recommend you run it once a year or so to keep lubrication from gumming up, and be sure to keep all the paperwork to preserve value. And look forward to that great day!
Yep. I love mine. A lot of people dunked on it. I’m assuming small wrist people. And unfortunately I had to send mine back after 3 months because the hour hand would randomly stop. Stuff happens. But no problems since. On wrist it pops so nice.
I bought myself a Tissot Le Locle when I returned home from my deployment. It’s a wonderful watch that puts a smile on my face anytime I wear it. I plan on maintaining it to keep it forever.
I'm so glad you clarified the regulating and serviceability of the watch. I love my dark blue sunburst waffle dialled PRX Powermatic80 and I've seen an increase in sensationalist Tissot trashing content, all of whom state that the movement is made of plastic parts and that service simply results in the discarding of an old movement and replacement with a new one. Some even go onto suggest that it is becoming a discarded Swatch Scuba style brand. I'm not influenced by content, other than to peak my curiosity and subsequently conduct my own research, to reach my own conclusions. The 4th section about Movements has answered my questions on the two key aforementioned points.
The Tissot T-Touch Solar was my first grail watch, and I was fortunate to buy one for well under $500.00 because it was a discontinued 2016 "Estavayer" model created to celebrate the Swiss Alpine games. It has a unique (at the time) dial with a edelweiss pattern. The T-Touch touch screen is still novel, and I love that the watch is solar powered. I replaced the leather and fabric strap with the more traditional rubber T-Touch strap and it has become my weekend warrior. I also have a PRX powermatic 80 that I purchased on a cruise for $505.00 and when I applied my $125 non refundable "cruise credit" I walked out of the shop with a powermatic 80 for $380 out of pocket.
I have the original white dial Visodate 40mm. Recently serviced, running beautifully. I love the vintage logo which I think they should adopt across the range.
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MaMaCoo and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
I have a Tissot prs 200 silver gold diver crono since I was 8 , well it is my father's, but still he kept it untouched, I first wore it at 14 n now I'm 18, just surprised by it surving literal face side falls , no scratch on glass❤❤❤
After looking into getting my 1st real Swiss watch I decided on Tissot as a big fan of Moto GP (major sponsor) Browsing YT one day came across Teddy B & ended up ordering a Tissot gentlemen spring of 2020 (yeah-lockdown purchase) Also bought a diver (I actually only swim or use a dive board) a GMT as I do travel a couple of times a year (my excuse for the purchase) & a cheap(ish) solar quartz for work over the last couple of years. Tissot stiĺl gets worn a couple of times a week, mainly as a dress watch.
I’ve got 4 Tissot watches, love the variety of styles the brand has. Did buy a couple which I returned because they didn’t fit right. But value for money it’s up there with Seiko. Thinking about getting another one actually
Receiving a Tissot watch as a gift was initially a moment of joy, marking one of the rare instances where a present seemed to hold both value and prestige. However, this sentiment quickly shifted, transforming what was once a symbol of luxury into a source of regret.
Great video as always! I am considering buying the Tissot Classic Dream. This wasn't featured in the video and I was wondering about opinions regarding that watch?
Wonderful exploration of the Tissot history and product line. I particularly liked your explanation of the different Powermatic 80 variations. Well done!
I used to be in love with the chermin in college but never bought it. I’m 37 now and realize I have no desire to ever use a wristwatch. It just does not stroke my ego or vanity. Instead I bought many 24k gold jewelry instead and luxury handbags. My watch is my iPhone. In fact I am considering a smartwatch instead for my future health. This video made me realize I disliked wristwatches despite my old college nostalgia.
I've got the Gentlemen, Seastar, and Le Locle. Still holding out on the PRX - maybe I'll start with quartz to see if I really like it without spending more.
Awesome video, as usual! 👏🏼👏🏼 Just wish you have talked about the T-Race family (movements and characteristics)… I know it’s very specific, but just a few words, mainly about the movements used in automatic chronographs would be nice… Anyway, congratulations!
Can we have a similar video for Omega dress watches, excluding the Speedmaster? They have such a great, very wide collection, which would be good 'starter' options?
I ❤ the Sideral watches but am unsure if that model has the plastic pallet fork and escapement wheel, is the jewel count the indicator 23 vs 25 jewels? I do know for sure the ones with the HIGH TECH ESCAPEMENT written on the rotor are using the plastic parts.
23J Movements have the plastic escapement. I thought as well about buying a sideral and talked to my watchmaker. He told me that it is possible to order a standard 2824 and swap the Movement when the first service will be necessary. Edit: what I meant is that a watchmaker can buy a replacement movement, but not from the swatch group. They do not supply parts to independent watchmakers. I think it is important to know that... and tissot will refuse to service older watches.
@@preppypeasantagreed, reportedly for a regular watchmaker, it’s easier and cheaper to swap the entire movement rather than service. I saw it in a video about P80 here on RUclips😊
My friend…. Nice video Teddy. Tissot is a Great brand to start. but… you forgot some series like the PR or PRS. They are also very nice, they were my starting point with my Tissot journey they are sportier my first was a PRS 516. Then a PR 100. A T-Race and after them y bought the other that you mention in this video.
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MAMACOO I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
I love their watches, but the appeal would be even higher if they’d stick with their ornate old logo like on the Visdodate, etc. The Helvetica-esque bland logo is not as beautiful. A minor issue, but the dial is the thing you look at, so why not make it more elegant and timeless?
I could be wrong... but I'm pretty sure I've just gone through an entire video where you've not used the phrase 'hacking' and then continue to explain this term in full. That phrase must be wearing you down by now 😂 I'm starting to think hacking never existed until you mentioned it! 😂
Tissot is great value for money. My first Swiss automatic is a Tissot. The more I come across other brands and watches at the same or even slightly higher price range, my respect for Tissot only increases.
I bought my wife the Seastar 1000 with white bezel as shown in your video. The number of compliments she receives when wearing it is crazy. She absolutely loves it.
Teddy, this is why you are mere millimeters away from a million subscribers of your channel. Your depth of knowledge about brands, their heritage and the movement calibers that power watches we want to know about, coupled with the careful and artistic production you and your team put into your videos really showcases your passion for timepieces. I look forward to the next deep dive into a specific brand like Seiko or Citizen.
I own multiple Tissots. Including the much maligned prx. "Oh it is cheap it has plastic parts!" The much famed G shocks are mostly plastic. The furniture on all modern combat rifles is plastic. The delrin slats and bearings used in many belt conveyor systems are plastic. Is plastic the best material for watch internals? No. But it is more than good enough for components like pallet forks and escspement wheels.
today I got my first automatic, a Tissot PRX powermatic 80 in blue, I got it for a great price and I couldn't be more happy. Thanks Teddy for helping me choose wisely with your videos.
Great first automatic watch, have fun with it! I have much more expensive watches than the prx but I still wear it (light blue dial) really often. Stunning piece.
This was my first automatic and fist Swiss watch. I’ve had it for a little over 2 years now. I honestly have no issues with it except for the occasional video of someone complaining about the plastic pallet fork and/or escape wheel or whatever). I don’t look inside the watch, and I don’t care. In the event it raises an issue when looking to service down the line, I can just as easily swap for a new movement. For this price, I don’t care. It’s not a $3000 watch.
I purchased the Gentleman Powermatic. That watch has been with my on big events: graduations, weddings, work, my father's funeral, and important dinners.
I really enjoy watching your reviews. Is it possible when you are recommending watches for men, that you do a brief recommendation for what would look good/nice/ appropriate for a women. Thank you
I’ve had a PRX 80 in green for about 18 months now. By all means not my most expensive watch, but does get more wrist time than my others. I’m thinking of getting the 1938 chronometer which looks very good value for a Cosc rated watch. I think Tissot, along with Longines are solid reliable and affordable watches.
Only buy 1 model if you really love the design! Otherwise, try to stay away from the High-escapement-tech with 23 jewels. The keywords is 23 jewels. Powermatic 80 with 23 jewels is so much much much much worse than a 25 jewels Powermatic, also the cheapest. Why? The lack of 2 jewels is the very important jewels, normally using for the pallet forks, to interact with the escape wheel. Why we don't have that? BECAUSE THE WHOLE ESCAPEMENT USE PLASTIC PARTS. E.g: The Tissot Gentleman model use the 25 jewels Powermatic 80 - and even the silicon balance spring. While the PRX use 23 Jewels Powermatic 80 with plastic. And Oh MY I LOVE THE PRX design so much ...
I've fallen head over heels in love with the Tissot Gentleman's Open Heart (blue dial). I'm going to try and get one around Christmas time if there's any good sales.
I have a 2015 PRS516 in carbon fibre - 23 jewel with the "plastic" pallet fork/escapement. Worn regularly, never serviced, gains about 1 second/day so far. I have no complaints.
Great video as always Teddy. One thing that's always challenging for me is getting ahold of a nice watch for my small wrist. 35mm is the biggest by far I can go for. Tissot fortunately has a very extensive catalogue, although it's not necessarily the case for other brands like Grand Seiko. Could you please pass on the message in the next Watches and Wonders summit? Women also do LOVE watch collecting 😂
I feel like everyone, including women and teens, can wear at least a 38mm watch. I've seen plenty women even wearing 42mm watches (speedy for example) and it surely does look like a bigger watch but never too big. Wear it a bit loose and it looks just fine. Also pleny women make great watch content on youtube trying out watches around 40mm ans it doesn't look odd to me.
I have a PRX chrono as a daily driver and I am extremely satisfied. However, I have mixed feelings about Powermatic 80 movement. Although it is accurate; there were some series with my Seastar 2000. These problems made me to sell it 6 months after purchasing it. On the other hand, I bought a Gentleman two years ago as a gift without facing any problem so far.
So many good choices here, my picks are the PRX, Le Loche, and Chemin. Gentleman is great too, but hoping Tissot will upgrade the bracelet a bit on future releases.
My daily driver is a Tissot Visodate (older 40mm dial version). It looks great in casual or dressy situations and has remained very accurate over the past few years. So glad I got it before they increased the size!
Praying for a Powermatic version of the 36mm Seastar 1000. Its one of the best looking divers and i think it would be a huge success because of its size, kinda rare these days in a diver. Tissot listened the crowd last time and gave us the Powermatic in the 35mm PRX so maybe its gonna happen.
Considering that "plastic" is a *very* broad category, I think it's safe to assume Tissot wouldn't put their name on it if it was a genuinely bad type of plastic. My uninformed opinion is that you're fine getting one with the synthetic escapement.
@@abdulrahmanassous2873 Hi - for me it definitively is, silicium hairspring, 80 hours power resevre, no abttery changes, rock solid performance and of course some little mechanical wonder ticking away for years makes it a no-brainer for me. However, if you don't "feel" mechanical movements and just want a solid watch with no fuss, the quartz looks and feels pretty much the same. So no wrong choice here.
So my first like getting into watches watch was bought in Paris (I’m from New York) I proposed to my now wife there and wanted an engagement gift I had about 800 bucks to spend on a watch and I got a Tissot Prx Powermatic 80 green dial i bought at the Tissot store on champs-elysées I love this watch I love it so much that my wedding watch is another Tissot a Chemin Des Tourelles so now forever Tissot will always hold a special place in my heart it also sparked my love for watches I know own like 20 watches 😂
I just bought my first Tissot I didn’t want to spend more than 400 for my first time so I decided to go for the all gold classic dream quartz watch I love it now I’m looking for my second watch with a higher price point
I have several Tissot watches but will buy no more. The reason is at 13:10 in this video, the balance wheel and the pallet fork are made of plastic. This is not what I want from a mechanical watch. I don’t want a Swatch. Kalles on the Chronoglide channel has shown this in a disassembled Tissot movement, and it sits very, very poorly with me. That said, I will happily keep and wear the Tissots I have, but each with an asterisk next to its name. No new Tissots for me.
I am planning to buy the Tissot Carson Premium Lady Moonphase quartz watch for my friend since moonphase is a pretty complication. Will it be a good decision to buy a Quartz watch which I have heard doesn't last quite long or doesn't add much to the collection, or should I go for a simpler looking Tissot automatic by shelling out a little extra? Neither me nor my friend has ever owned an automatic before. Thanks in advance!
Tissot was my first Swiss-made watch, about 28 years ago. I owned many less expensive watches before that, from Jaz, Armitron, and Timex, to name a few, but desired to (and was able to purchase) some finer watches at that time. I still have that PR100 chronograph and it still runs and looks great (2-tone, dark grey dial and gold sub-dials). I then added some other nice Swiss watches to my collection, but never lost a love for Tissot products. Next was a T-Trend square chronograph with brown dial and light blue hands. I picked up a Seastar 1000 chronograph last year with the blue dial/bezel combo, which is just beautiful. The Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium Ice Blue Dial and PRX Automatic 80 "Glacier' are currently calling my name ... neither would be a bad choice. Glad to see Tissot getting much deserved love. Thanks, Teddy!
Powermatic 80 caliber up to 07.6xx are fine……but God save from the 07.111!!!! Yes its repairable, yes its cheaper but only for Tissot. If you need a service the independent watchmakers has no that laser device what the Tissot use for regulatete the caliber. Nr.2 you must to send your 3-400€ watch to Switzerland where they take out the complete movement, put a brand new one (your old will be rapaired and goes to someone elses watch later) and charge 150€ for a service……even for a 800-1000€ value watch the 150€ service every five year its a joke. My sellita SW200-1 movement was serviced for 20€ in an official store….
Just traded my CW for a PRX Powermatic 80, it’s got the .111 movement so I’m losing the smooth sweep the Sellita has but all these points made me decide it would be a good swap! Thanks Teddy
My first watch was gifted to me from my Parents for completing High School and heading off to University. It was a Tissot PRC 200 Chronograph, pearl white dial with brown leather band. That was 12 years ago, and it's still going strong. I did have to replace the band as that gradually became quite rugged, but it's a fantastic piece to dress up or down with different strap styles.
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from amzwatch I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
I have my Tissot V8 with ivory dial for about 18 yrs and always love wearing it, the looks is sporty yet elegant. Perfect as a detaily watch :)
I bought a PRX from you when my son was born to give to him when he’s 18. Your customer service was great and can’t wait to give it to him one day!
Thank you for the support my friend. Enjoy the watch until it is time to pass it on. I wish I had a watch like that when I turned 18.
I did the same for my son, buying a 1993 pre-Bond Omega Seamaster the day he was born. Never told him about it until the big day. Later, he wore it for his college graduation.
I recommend you run it once a year or so to keep lubrication from gumming up, and be sure to keep all the paperwork to preserve value.
And look forward to that great day!
That's really nice! 😊 I bought my PRX Chronograph when I was 18 (last year) and one day I will be passing it on to my children as well.
Had my Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 GMT for almost a year now - love it and it looks so good!
That will be my next purchase, I’m glad you like yours.
Yep. I love mine. A lot of people dunked on it. I’m assuming small wrist people. And unfortunately I had to send mine back after 3 months because the hour hand would randomly stop. Stuff happens. But no problems since. On wrist it pops so nice.
I bought myself a Tissot Le Locle when I returned home from my deployment. It’s a wonderful watch that puts a smile on my face anytime I wear it. I plan on maintaining it to keep it forever.
I also own one lovely watch
Such a cool watch, but it wears as a very petite 39mm so I wound up not going through with the purchase. Still, exquisite.
Idk I think 39mm is a great size, especially for a dress watch.
I was in the Air Force and I received a Tag Heuer after my deployment lol
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I just bought it in rose gold absolutely stunning.
Love my Gentleman in blue and Everytime in white. Thank you Teddy for this video.
I'm so glad you clarified the regulating and serviceability of the watch.
I love my dark blue sunburst waffle dialled PRX Powermatic80 and I've seen an increase in sensationalist Tissot trashing content, all of whom state that the movement is made of plastic parts and that service simply results in the discarding of an old movement and replacement with a new one. Some even go onto suggest that it is becoming a discarded Swatch Scuba style brand.
I'm not influenced by content, other than to peak my curiosity and subsequently conduct my own research, to reach my own conclusions.
The 4th section about Movements has answered my questions on the two key aforementioned points.
The Tissot T-Touch Solar was my first grail watch, and I was fortunate to buy one for well under $500.00 because it was a discontinued 2016 "Estavayer" model created to celebrate the Swiss Alpine games. It has a unique (at the time) dial with a edelweiss pattern. The T-Touch touch screen is still novel, and I love that the watch is solar powered. I replaced the leather and fabric strap with the more traditional rubber T-Touch strap and it has become my weekend warrior.
I also have a PRX powermatic 80 that I purchased on a cruise for $505.00 and when I applied my $125 non refundable "cruise credit" I walked out of the shop with a powermatic 80 for $380 out of pocket.
I have the original white dial Visodate 40mm. Recently serviced, running beautifully. I love the vintage logo which I think they should adopt across the range.
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MaMaCoo and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
I have a Tissot prs 200 silver gold diver crono since I was 8 , well it is my father's, but still he kept it untouched, I first wore it at 14 n now I'm 18, just surprised by it surving literal face side falls , no scratch on glass❤❤❤
After looking into getting my 1st real Swiss watch I decided on Tissot as a big fan of Moto GP (major sponsor) Browsing YT one day came across Teddy B & ended up ordering a Tissot gentlemen spring of 2020 (yeah-lockdown purchase)
Also bought a diver (I actually only swim or use a dive board) a GMT as I do travel a couple of times a year (my excuse for the purchase) & a cheap(ish) solar quartz for work over the last couple of years.
Tissot stiĺl gets worn a couple of times a week, mainly as a dress watch.
I’ve got 4 Tissot watches, love the variety of styles the brand has. Did buy a couple which I returned because they didn’t fit right. But value for money it’s up there with Seiko. Thinking about getting another one actually
Bought a PRS 516 chronograph and have absolutely loved it. I love cars as well and it’s basically a racing watch making me fall in love with it more
Bought a CHEMIN DES TOURELLES with a blue watch face and it’s great. So many compliments. Definitely worth the money
Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the AMZWATCH’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.
Please do Longines next
Receiving a Tissot watch as a gift was initially a moment of joy, marking one of the rare instances where a present seemed to hold both value and prestige. However, this sentiment quickly shifted, transforming what was once a symbol of luxury into a source of regret.
It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of amzwatch's watch 99% of people will never see.
I have the gentleman, the prx and the chemin de tourelle and love them
Great video as always! I am considering buying the Tissot Classic Dream. This wasn't featured in the video and I was wondering about opinions regarding that watch?
Wonderful exploration of the Tissot history and product line. I particularly liked your explanation of the different Powermatic 80 variations. Well done!
Be warned: Tissot's Powermatic 80 movement uses plastic parts...
Love that mesh strap on the Visodate
I just got the PRX chrono, awesome watch, great wrist presence
I used to be in love with the chermin in college but never bought it. I’m 37 now and realize I have no desire to ever use a wristwatch. It just does not stroke my ego or vanity. Instead I bought many 24k gold jewelry instead and luxury handbags. My watch is my iPhone. In fact I am considering a smartwatch instead for my future health. This video made me realize I disliked wristwatches despite my old college nostalgia.
I've got the Gentlemen, Seastar, and Le Locle. Still holding out on the PRX - maybe I'll start with quartz to see if I really like it without spending more.
Awesome video, as usual! 👏🏼👏🏼
Just wish you have talked about the T-Race family (movements and characteristics)… I know it’s very specific, but just a few words, mainly about the movements used in automatic chronographs would be nice… Anyway, congratulations!
iLove how u make it easy to remember at 13:00 . . another home run , twin 🥐💯🤞🏽
edit : 12:48 🥐
Can we have a similar video for Omega dress watches, excluding the Speedmaster? They have such a great, very wide collection, which would be good 'starter' options?
Loved this video, please do one on Hamilton!
The Couturier is an interesting exclusion. 🤔
You should know about UNSERVICABLE DISPOSABLE movements
I ❤ the Sideral watches but am unsure if that model has the plastic pallet fork and escapement wheel, is the jewel count the indicator 23 vs 25 jewels? I do know for sure the ones with the HIGH TECH ESCAPEMENT written on the rotor are using the plastic parts.
23J Movements have the plastic escapement. I thought as well about buying a sideral and talked to my watchmaker. He told me that it is possible to order a standard 2824 and swap the Movement when the first service will be necessary.
Edit: what I meant is that a watchmaker can buy a replacement movement, but not from the swatch group. They do not supply parts to independent watchmakers.
I think it is important to know that... and tissot will refuse to service older watches.
@@preppypeasantagreed, reportedly for a regular watchmaker, it’s easier and cheaper to swap the entire movement rather than service. I saw it in a video about P80 here on RUclips😊
Looking forward to a review of the PR516 soon.
I have one of their chronograph. Daver sea star watches. I want to get a t racer, a motorcycle racing inspired watch.
My friend…. Nice video Teddy. Tissot is a Great brand to start. but… you forgot some series like the PR or PRS. They are also very nice, they were my starting point with my Tissot journey they are sportier my first was a PRS 516. Then a PR 100. A T-Race and after them y bought the other that you mention in this video.
amzwatch Literally the happiest place we men are!
the "High-tech" escapement marking on the rotor is pretty hilarious.
Gentleman and the new 1938 Chronometer are their 2 best watches. Seastar is also great. The PRX is nice, but overhyped and overdone now.
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MAMACOO I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
I got a gentleman quartz as a gift, it's way better than the PRX
I love their watches, but the appeal would be even higher if they’d stick with their ornate old logo like on the Visdodate, etc. The Helvetica-esque bland logo is not as beautiful. A minor issue, but the dial is the thing you look at, so why not make it more elegant and timeless?
All dat amzwatch watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
I bought a PR100 in the 90s, Titanium case, heavy solid steel band. still have it. A few batteries later its still good.
I love my visodate
Always informative. Excellent.
I could be wrong... but I'm pretty sure I've just gone through an entire video where you've not used the phrase 'hacking' and then continue to explain this term in full. That phrase must be wearing you down by now 😂 I'm starting to think hacking never existed until you mentioned it! 😂
Hi, I'm from Israel, and I tried to bay the prx on your website, and it didn't work. What should I do?
Next : tudor😅😅😅
amzwatch watches are great and affordable！
The only drawback to Teddy's content, is that it makes me want more watches!😂
I swear 😂😂😂
True story
Most def
Almost like he plans it that way. 😅
Tissot is great value for money. My first Swiss automatic is a Tissot. The more I come across other brands and watches at the same or even slightly higher price range, my respect for Tissot only increases.
I will buy my green dial Tissot prx automatic when I finish my degree
Make it happen! Keep grinding.
I bought my wife the Seastar 1000 with white bezel as shown in your video. The number of compliments she receives when wearing it is crazy. She absolutely loves it.
Same. I also added the light blue strap so she could switch it out. Very sharp watch
Solid choice … Tissot makes some really clean designs. 👍🏻
Teddy, this is why you are mere millimeters away from a million subscribers of your channel. Your depth of knowledge about brands, their heritage and the movement calibers that power watches we want to know about, coupled with the careful and artistic production you and your team put into your videos really showcases your passion for timepieces.
I look forward to the next deep dive into a specific brand like Seiko or Citizen.
How do we know which Powermatic 80 watches have the plastic pallet fork and escapement wheel? To be specific does the Sideral use plastic parts?
We discuss the different powermatics in the video 👍🏻
@@TeddyBaldassarre sorry I added does the Sideral have the plastic parts or is it just the lower priced Tissot watches?
Non-metalic synthetic parts = plastic 13:06
All tissot watches with the powermatic 80 except for the gentleman has plastic parts.
@@petercampbell3828 I caught that.
I own multiple Tissots. Including the much maligned prx. "Oh it is cheap it has plastic parts!" The much famed G shocks are mostly plastic. The furniture on all modern combat rifles is plastic. The delrin slats and bearings used in many belt conveyor systems are plastic. Is plastic the best material for watch internals? No. But it is more than good enough for components like pallet forks and escspement wheels.
today I got my first automatic, a Tissot PRX powermatic 80 in blue, I got it for a great price and I couldn't be more happy. Thanks Teddy for helping me choose wisely with your videos.
Great first automatic watch, have fun with it! I have much more expensive watches than the prx but I still wear it (light blue dial) really often. Stunning piece.
This was my first automatic and fist Swiss watch. I’ve had it for a little over 2 years now. I honestly have no issues with it except for the occasional video of someone complaining about the plastic pallet fork and/or escape wheel or whatever). I don’t look inside the watch, and I don’t care. In the event it raises an issue when looking to service down the line, I can just as easily swap for a new movement. For this price, I don’t care. It’s not a $3000 watch.
Its a great watch. I have the ice blue and its awesome and very accurate (less than 2 seconds a day off).
I have the mechanical Ice Blue too. Try putting on their blue leather band. You won’t believe it. I’ll never go back to the bracelet again.
Very solid choice for your first automatic. Wear it well, my friend.
I purchased the Gentleman Powermatic. That watch has been with my on big events: graduations, weddings, work, my father's funeral, and important dinners.
I really enjoy watching your reviews. Is it possible when you are recommending watches for men, that you do a brief recommendation for what would look good/nice/ appropriate for a women. Thank you
Got a PRX quartz as my first! Seastar or Le Locle next..
Got the seastar kinda turned into my daily for entirety of the summer. Feels great, works great, highly recommend
I’ve had a PRX 80 in green for about 18 months now. By all means not my most expensive watch, but does get more wrist time than my others.
I’m thinking of getting the 1938 chronometer which looks very good value for a Cosc rated watch.
I think Tissot, along with Longines are solid reliable and affordable watches.
I love my PRX with glacier blue dial. Wear it almost every weekday and work construction.
Only buy 1 model if you really love the design! Otherwise, try to stay away from the High-escapement-tech with 23 jewels. The keywords is 23 jewels. Powermatic 80 with 23 jewels is so much much much much worse than a 25 jewels Powermatic, also the cheapest. Why?
The lack of 2 jewels is the very important jewels, normally using for the pallet forks, to interact with the escape wheel. Why we don't have that? BECAUSE THE WHOLE ESCAPEMENT USE PLASTIC PARTS.
E.g: The Tissot Gentleman model use the 25 jewels Powermatic 80 - and even the silicon balance spring. While the PRX use 23 Jewels Powermatic 80 with plastic. And Oh MY I LOVE THE PRX design so much ...
The plastic pallet fork is a tough pill to swallow tho…
It is but the watch is so beautiful and you forget this very fast
Too late, i love my PRX, and it shows. Tried to be nice....... Notta.
Fancy name for plastic parts in the PRX. High tech escapement is a stretch 😬
I've fallen head over heels in love with the Tissot Gentleman's Open Heart (blue dial). I'm going to try and get one around Christmas time if there's any good sales.
I have the black dial quartz PRX. I bought it when the PRX first released.i wear it weekly! So good
I have a 2015 PRS516 in carbon fibre - 23 jewel with the "plastic" pallet fork/escapement. Worn regularly, never serviced, gains about 1 second/day so far. I have no complaints.
Great timing on this video, my autoplay started playing it while I was looking around for the blue dial Powermatic with blue leather strap.
Fantastic piece...very informative and great overall summation of the brand. You should do more of these in the future.
Teddy is just a rapid fire fountain of knowledge.
Great video as always Teddy. One thing that's always challenging for me is getting ahold of a nice watch for my small wrist. 35mm is the biggest by far I can go for. Tissot fortunately has a very extensive catalogue, although it's not necessarily the case for other brands like Grand Seiko. Could you please pass on the message in the next Watches and Wonders summit? Women also do LOVE watch collecting 😂
I feel like everyone, including women and teens, can wear at least a 38mm watch. I've seen plenty women even wearing 42mm watches (speedy for example) and it surely does look like a bigger watch but never too big. Wear it a bit loose and it looks just fine. Also pleny women make great watch content on youtube trying out watches around 40mm ans it doesn't look odd to me.
To me, 36 is the universal fitment for 99.9 of wrists, not to stay a bigger one doesn't have its place
I have a PRX chrono as a daily driver and I am extremely satisfied. However, I have mixed feelings about Powermatic 80 movement. Although it is accurate; there were some series with my Seastar 2000. These problems made me to sell it 6 months after purchasing it. On the other hand, I bought a Gentleman two years ago as a gift without facing any problem so far.
이준석 돈받은거 룸싸롱가는데 쓰겠죠!.
Got a chrono xl classic
Seastar 1000 powermatic 80
Seastar chronograph 1000
Carson two tone
Bought in the last 2 years 🤦🏻
Great video! I would love to see something similar on Omega.
So many good choices here, my picks are the PRX, Le Loche, and Chemin. Gentleman is great too, but hoping Tissot will upgrade the bracelet a bit on future releases.
The Powermatic 80 is a grand slam
My daily driver is a Tissot Visodate (older 40mm dial version). It looks great in casual or dressy situations and has remained very accurate over the past few years. So glad I got it before they increased the size!
I have had this watch for over two years now. While a very good looking watch, it loses about 2min a day, which is really disappointing.
I have the prx 80 automatic in black. By far my favorite watch. So nice I bought the all gold prx 80 auto as well
Praying for a Powermatic version of the 36mm Seastar 1000. Its one of the best looking divers and i think it would be a huge success because of its size, kinda rare these days in a diver. Tissot listened the crowd last time and gave us the Powermatic in the 35mm PRX so maybe its gonna happen.
Love my PRX but unfortunate about the plastic parts used in the movement, had not known this before I got it
Got gifted a quartz PRX and I wear it almost every day. Love it
Longines!
I bought a Tissot watch about a year or so ago. It's an automatic; however, it keeps stopping a lot of times when I wear it. Why do you think that is?
they say that you should avoid powermatic 80 caliber because of plastic details? is it true?
Considering that "plastic" is a *very* broad category, I think it's safe to assume Tissot wouldn't put their name on it if it was a genuinely bad type of plastic. My uninformed opinion is that you're fine getting one with the synthetic escapement.
Every time I see the Gentleman I get excited. LOVE that watch, don't have one (yet) but it's been on my list for awhile.
Go and get it eventually. You won’t regret it. Fantastic watch.
@@koolpep quartz or auto version?is the auto worth the price gap?thank you
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@@abdulrahmanassous2873 Hi - for me it definitively is, silicium hairspring, 80 hours power resevre, no abttery changes, rock solid performance and of course some little mechanical wonder ticking away for years makes it a no-brainer for me. However, if you don't "feel" mechanical movements and just want a solid watch with no fuss, the quartz looks and feels pretty much the same. So no wrong choice here.
You made this video for me didn't you? 😏
So my first like getting into watches watch was bought in Paris (I’m from New York) I proposed to my now wife there and wanted an engagement gift I had about 800 bucks to spend on a watch and I got a Tissot Prx Powermatic 80 green dial i bought at the Tissot store on champs-elysées I love this watch I love it so much that my wedding watch is another Tissot a Chemin Des Tourelles so now forever Tissot will always hold a special place in my heart it also sparked my love for watches I know own like 20 watches 😂
I just bought my first Tissot I didn’t want to spend more than 400 for my first time so I decided to go for the all gold classic dream quartz watch I love it now I’m looking for my second watch with a higher price point
I have several Tissot watches but will buy no more. The reason is at 13:10 in this video, the balance wheel and the pallet fork are made of plastic. This is not what I want from a mechanical watch. I don’t want a Swatch. Kalles on the Chronoglide channel has shown this in a disassembled Tissot movement, and it sits very, very poorly with me. That said, I will happily keep and wear the Tissots I have, but each with an asterisk next to its name. No new Tissots for me.
I am planning to buy the Tissot Carson Premium Lady Moonphase quartz watch for my friend since moonphase is a pretty complication. Will it be a good decision to buy a Quartz watch which I have heard doesn't last quite long or doesn't add much to the collection, or should I go for a simpler looking Tissot automatic by shelling out a little extra? Neither me nor my friend has ever owned an automatic before. Thanks in advance!
Tissot was my first Swiss-made watch, about 28 years ago. I owned many less expensive watches before that, from Jaz, Armitron, and Timex, to name a few, but desired to (and was able to purchase) some finer watches at that time. I still have that PR100 chronograph and it still runs and looks great (2-tone, dark grey dial and gold sub-dials). I then added some other nice Swiss watches to my collection, but never lost a love for Tissot products. Next was a T-Trend square chronograph with brown dial and light blue hands. I picked up a Seastar 1000 chronograph last year with the blue dial/bezel combo, which is just beautiful. The Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium Ice Blue Dial and PRX Automatic 80 "Glacier' are currently calling my name ... neither would be a bad choice. Glad to see Tissot getting much deserved love. Thanks, Teddy!
Powermatic 80 caliber up to 07.6xx are fine……but God save from the 07.111!!!! Yes its repairable, yes its cheaper but only for Tissot. If you need a service the independent watchmakers has no that laser device what the Tissot use for regulatete the caliber. Nr.2 you must to send your 3-400€ watch to Switzerland where they take out the complete movement, put a brand new one (your old will be rapaired and goes to someone elses watch later) and charge 150€ for a service……even for a 800-1000€ value watch the 150€ service every five year its a joke.
My sellita SW200-1 movement was serviced for 20€ in an official store….
Just traded my CW for a PRX Powermatic 80, it’s got the .111 movement so I’m losing the smooth sweep the Sellita has but all these points made me decide it would be a good swap! Thanks Teddy
My first watch was gifted to me from my Parents for completing High School and heading off to University. It was a Tissot PRC 200 Chronograph, pearl white dial with brown leather band. That was 12 years ago, and it's still going strong. I did have to replace the band as that gradually became quite rugged, but it's a fantastic piece to dress up or down with different strap styles.
Tissot or Seiko?
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from amzwatch I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.