Tissot PRX VS AP Royal Oak - £600 VS £40,000!

[@707king]

I can wear my PRX without worrying about being clubbed over the head for it.. the AP on the other hand, can’t say the same. For mere mortals, I think the PRX gets you that AP enjoyment without the investment / risk. Almost like driving a Nissan GTR vs a Ferrari.

[@bttran5547]

Wouldn't really call the PRX a "GTR" that's kind of stretching it. More like an S2000 or Evo

[@707king]

@@bttran5547 You're kinda getting caught up in technicalities, I think the analogy was pretty decent.

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

@@707king no. you're disrespecting the Godzilla if you're comparing it to PRX. PRX is like the Miata of the "sports car" world. fun cheap two-seater car that you can beat around. GTR in a sense, I would accept it if you compare it to the likes of Tudor or Omega for that matter. GTR is no cheap toy to satisfy your "supercar itch". How dare you

[@707king]

@@r.sakarollsafe1285 Nah you're wrong lawl

[@DS-vx3wf]

good ol' middle class mentality...

[@stene123]

I had PRX for a year now. It's a great quality watch for the price. Only thing I would complain is a difficult to use crown (too small and requires two many turns).

[@rey_s90]

I actually own both (black 15500) and blue (PRX). The finishing on the AP bracelet is miles better it’s maybe one of the best finished in all of watchmaking, and the dial detail (made with lathe) is incredible. But you pay a big price....I wear the PRX more often. I also prefer the size of the PRX, the 15500 in my opinion is a tad large.

[@frblaze2]

but isn't the PRX larger than the AP? how does that work

[@cagataycakmak2280]

The Tissot is dangerously close for a fraction of the ap’s price

[@rinnychor]

Design language alone wise, yeah. But finishing, movement accuracy and build quality wise? Nah man, that's a whole different planet of difference between them. You won't know until you've handled an AP in person, which I did. I can tell you easily that a PRX would not feel the same as an AP RO.

[@CNDcovert]

lolol thanks for the laugh xD. just because an eco car has 4 wheels, a windshield, an engine doesn't make it comparable to a porche. yes they're both cars and thats it. apparently you missed his point. the PRX is dog shit compared to an AP. PRX can't even be compared to an Omega, Tudor, etc. anyone reading this who owns a PRX, im happy for you and enjoy it, but go hold an AP if an AD lets you (probably won't if they see a PRX on ur wrist) and you'll understand .

[@Spectraevil]

Tissot is a brand I never buy, I bought a Seiko and Longines in that price range. But prx is something else, have to give credits where its due, a good integrated bracelet watch in that price range. They knocked it out of the part with that watch.

[@Tom_OB]

seiko 😂😂😂

[@Spectraevil]

@@Tom_OB whats funny about seiko? It’s more value for money than Tissot period. Can’t beat Seiko in entry level automatic watches.

[@Tom_OB]

@@Spectraevil it‘s crap. i‘d rather have no watch than a seiko.

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

Hard to get a decent Longines in that price range, especially an automatic. You may be able to get their cheapest quartz watches, but they won't be any better in quality than the Tissot.

[@Spectraevil]

@@jasongultjaeff9397 ya not considering in exactly that price range. I ofc put longines above these brands. For me it is - entry level: Seiko then I skipped the brands that come slightly above it and go for longines directly. Currently I have Seiko Prospex Speed Timer and Orient Kamasu 2 as my entry level watches. Longines Spirit and Rado Captain Cook High Tech (got this one as a gift - Rado is very popular here). Thinking about adding Tissot Prx and the newly released Tudor Black Bay 54 to my collection soon.

[@brasso9393]

From my humble opinion,the PRX value heavily lies on its integrated bracelet and casing not so much on the dial and movement. I went for the quartz version for this reason and also the sun burst dial is a plus to me vs waffle dial.

[@sdb87149]

Huh? The Powermatic 80 uses a silicon spring and is very accurate - COSC rated. By far the cheapest on the market. I love watches but the big brands are overinflated. Their profit margins are super high. They could’ve taken the PRX and slapped an Omega logo on it, charged $2,000 and people would still buy it in droves

[@brasso9393]

@@sdb87149 did not doubt the accuracy but the movement contained plastic parts which isnt serviceable and had to be replaced with a new one . Also the “replacement “ will set you back a hefty sum. This issue has been widely discussed. To each its own and I find quartz suits my preference more.

[@sdb87149]

@@brasso9393My mistake. I did some more research and this is the cheapest version of the PM80, I didn’t realize there are multiple versions. I have another Tissot with the movement I was referring to, which is a chronometer and higher grade, and the PRX is not. A bit disappointing but I still want one. Mine was $700 retail and got online for 500… but I guess that bracelet takes a lot more labor than a leather strap. It’s not technically a chronometer I guess, but still supposed to be quite accurate

[@powerchuffer]

@@brasso9393 It has been discussed but the reached conclusions are the complete opposite. The movement is certainly serviceable, both by independent watchmakers (Swatch authorized in case you need replacement parts) or by Tissot. What they actually do is swap in a new movement and service the old one to use in the future, which is IMO very smart and efficient. Tissot does it for a fixed rate of 200€ which is not "hefty" at all.

[@rinnychor]

@@sdb87149 Just saying, PRX Powermatic is NOT a COSC chronometer, not even the more expensive Chronograph version which cost nearly $2000.

[@JohnBx78]

Exhibition case back, not expedition! Sorry Harrison, you said it too many times for me not to comment on it 😂

[@TisNotReallyMe]

As always.

[@balesjo]

I won't lie, if I had a high level of disposable income, I'd consider a Royal Oak (though I like the Girard Perregaux Laureato even better - and under $20k USD). But at my meager income level, I already own a PRX, am wearing it as I type, and really enjoy it! BTW, the prices you quoted, the Royal Oak is 66.6667% more expensive than the PRX.

[@memer.gereng2022]

I think you mean 666.667%

[@alexlandy7422]

Closer %6700 more ezpensive

[@Ninja_Revenge]

If I were AP, I would develop simple version of 15500 ref, stuff ETA movement in and sell it for any price below 10k. They would get many many money.

[@adamplk6628]

Expedition case back or exposition?😜 My PRX scratches that 70 vibe itch more than enough. As you have mentioned - great value for money similar to Tudors. Hopefully when CH Edi will finally get VCO for me, my Holy grail itch will be satisfied as well 😁

[@cconnolly2205]

Exhibition*

[@olivergroning6421]

About the "vs" of Tissot against "The holly trinity". Last year there was an article in CQ that Klay Thompson wore a Vacheron Constantin 222 Historique in gold (70’000 $) for a Matchup game and the choice was considered excellent taste on Klay’s part. It turns out he actually wore a quartz PRX in gold. I find it really hard to justify the price tags on Patek, AP and the like. I just bought a MIDO Multifort TV Big Date a few weeks ago. It features at 1’200 $ a great looking watch, which is right up there with a Patek Aquanaut (1997) or Nautilus (1976), has however a pedigree predating them with the original released in 1973. It features a beautiful big date complication, 100 m water resistance with screw down crown and 80 hours power reserve. I was lucky with mine, over the past few weeks (wearing it every day) it loses 5 seconds a week, not a day. That is significantly less than 1 second per day. Whereas the manufacture (in the proper sense of the word) deserves praise, a factor 50 to 100 in price is for me not understandable.

[@BooksNGuns]

The screws lining up perfectly is big for me. I've seen several watches since the AP at high prices and the screws don't even lineup. It's crazy for the money they're asking.

[@federicoolivoo]

Its because those are not actually screws you cannot unscrew them they are bolts, the screws are on the underside of the watch and are not lined up.

[@BooksNGuns]

@federicoolivoo I didn't know this. I know what I'm say sounds like such a small deal but watches are about the details. If I'm paying thousands of dollars, I want bolts lined up. Do you think I'm asking too much? I don't mind criticism. I really want to know

[@federicoolivoo]

@@BooksNGuns i think you’re right but if they are screws like on cartier santos it would be a lot harder, again idk how hard it is to align but i’m guessing it doesn’t really work and doing that could leave an uneven pressure on the watch

[@binoysvk]

PRX for the price its amazing and brilliant by TISSOT. It comes with a lovely steel and can be the best output till date by any watch company. looks like they have put some hardwork to understand what customers want for anything under 1000 USD

[@Jamal-gu5nw]

In the end, the Tissot is better suited as a daily watch, the AP is a majestic watch for certain occasions

[@Damo-gq6wl]

We need to see the Tudor Black Bay Gen1/2/3 comparison

[@johnnyg419]

Love the video/channel! Keep them coming! 💪🏽💪🏽

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Cheers John!

[@arthurscargill8010]

Went to my local Tissot AD and asked to see the PRX they had in stock as I was thinking of putting my name down for an Ice Blue model. And I ran my fingers down the sides of the bracelet and it was incredibly rough and sharp. Sure it's a £600 watch but I'd rather buy a cheaper Seiko.

[@tiimsmiith1130]

Seiko, who have the worst bracelets going?

[@tiagodvt]

The PRX bracelet is incredibly well done. I have tried lots of watches within the sameish price point and I have yet to find a better one. I really don't see or feel those harsh edges. With seiko, at this price point, you are definitely getting way worse bracelets, with cheaply made stamped clasps, not as well finished, with way less attention to detail, etc.

[@rinnychor]

@arthurscargill8010 > Rough and sharp bracelet on PRX. >> Then talk about cheap Seiko that's INFAMOUS for really garbage bracelets that no one like and have been complaining for DECADES. Mate, are you drunk?

[@jonathanl2748]

If only Tissot could rid the dial of the verbiage “PRX Powermatic 80” to clean up the dial.

[@amou95]

Finally! A video validating my purchase of the prx 😂

[@silverfish764]

I'd love to see you compare AP with Maurice Lacroix Aikon. Great job on the video.

[@superfast30]

One really cool element that they share is the Nivachron balance spring which was co developed by the Swatch group and AP!

[@andrzejkaczorowski9203]

By comparing these watches do you soscreetly suggest that AP needs to be taken to the service once a month?

[@yohaneslim7772]

at last, the only video comparing this two for real. Good video, mate. Guess I'm having the tissot prx for my birthday this April. But what color should it be? Stuck between black or green one.

[@balesjo]

I have the blue, but if doing it over again I'd go for the green dial.

[@renehernandez6905]

Went to store for blue one,saw green.Had a hard time choosing,bought green.Returned following week for blue.both are very nice.i’d have a hard time choosing only one.But you are right,I’d go green,it’s an amazing shade of green.Both play very nice with light,appearing different shades of their coloring.also appearing black.Tissot did a great job with these dials.

[@valkyrst620]

GM-B2100BD-1AER > These Boys. I would like to see a blacked-out and ceramic Tissot PRX Powermatic. Would be boss.

[@cyc9307]

check out hyperjam25 for the beautiful casioak

[@MrKinghuman]

ap is iconic, but....tissot is 600 dollars. they can make an exact copy, and sell for 600. ap is pverpriced by 39400

[@guillermocas2877]

Where are you gonna get the prx serviced😂😂 doghsit watch. You buy because it’s not a royal oak and you lie to yourself saying it’s nice. If you’re spending hundreds, just save a bit more and get a used TUDOR or OMEGA

[@lassejupin6684]

The AP is way way too expensive for what you get…

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

Completely agreed. I know it's hyped to high hell, but it simply does not deserve the price tag that it has imho. Others may feel differently, and that's fair! But if I were to ever buy a watch in that price range, it needs to justify the price by doing something absolutely incredible.

[@lassejupin6684]

@@OneLordeAnimeClips agreed and this watch does not in any way deserve the price tag that it has… I would go with the Tissot which is very good for the price..

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

@@lassejupin6684 Same here. I know people who have literally held both of these watches in their hand and went with the PRX, not because it's superior in any way (in fact in terms of finishing, and quality it definitely isn't) but just because the things that DO Make the AP superior, aren't worth the premium.

[@willl5250]

It's not.

[@planetdee3587]

Well we need to understand something, the world is designed around a price point to create exclusivity. What sometimes makes something elusive is the price and there for the price becomes justified. It's like these time travel movies that fall in on themselves like Terminator 1. The terminators want John killed but because they are chasing him is how John becomes born... yeah. That is how some luxury items work.

[@aleemmohamed2467]

I wear my prx everyday but I have seen some reviewers speak negatively about the powermatic 80 movement.

[@nelsonmartinez3470]

I own two 35mm tissot PRX. I own a stainless steel model with blue dial and the gold one. It’s really a beautiful watch, I get a lot of compliments on it and it’s very comfortable to wear. I have a smaller wrist so the 35mm was better for me than the 40. I really recommend this watch.

[@BooksNGuns]

Any idea what size your wrist is? I've been debating this very and thing. The 35 or the 40. Then the quartz or the automatic. Decisions Decisions

[@muhamedshafi5035]

PRX 80 Which age group mostly wear this? Appreciate your response

[@harakaz007]

Tissot PRX is better because you don't need do worry about it...

[@guillermocas2877]

Stupid comment. You’re still wearing a watch worth a few hundred. Where are you gonna get the PRX serviced😂😂

[@harakaz007]

@@guillermocas2877 at tissot

[@henrycwcw]

Can you compare against the christopher ward the twelve please?

[@mtmatt8958]

Is the quality difference really worth 39K?! Absurd prices by AP

[@Robert-vw3od]

What would be very very interesting is to see what could be delivered for around £3000 in comparison, of course nobody is going to do that - hang on Baumé do

[@krasnaludek298]

The PRX looks better … cleaner design compared to the gaudy & busier AP.

[@simonwright6882]

As always a great video 👍

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Why thank you!

[@Gates-Tech]

i heard the inside movement of the PRX haves a lot of plastic parts (ofc not visible trough the open caseback). is that true? if thats the case this prx is not a lifetimer like a mechanical should be. that movement will get replaced fully "at service" hopefully im wrong tho, love the price.

[@neodym5809]

The movement is serviceable. There are plastic parts, that may get replaced, but metal parts get replaced, too.

[@pauldevey8628]

Love the talking hands!

[@Bignewshound60]

So you didn't actually have an AP in your hands... neat trick though

[@vladadesigns5885]

The conclusion, for non-fanatic lunatic watch enthusiasts sick horologists : Both watches are beautiful and well made by tradiotional precise swiss engineering.

[@Nickjwj]

Next week we’ll put my mates 2001 Ford Focus up against a Lamborghini Gallardo

[@jimbaranresidence8]

If u opt for 3126 ROO enhancement, AP will reduce 59jewel to 54jewel, the watch gets lighter, the min hand jump everytime u adjust the time. A watch not for the nex generation

[@ayushvispute7857]

Comparing these two watches should be illegal. I wouldn’t compare a book to an iPad Pro just cuz they look similar

[@impyrobot]

They both tell the time? Hell the Tissot is probably more accurate.

[@teapotube1448]

What’s the bracelet on the other arm?

[@planetdee3587]

For me though i prefer a framed date window vs not.

[@renehernandez6905]

I think PRX without a date would look better.

[@Ninja_Revenge]

PRX all the way. Or Seiko.

[@davidevans8505]

Would love to hear your take on some Sinn Watches.

[@jaswagg85]

Idk, call me crazy but even if these were the same price I still prefer the tissost...the ap just looks weird to me

[@MetalsForBrunch]

the 35mm is bettrer than the 40mm

[@GustapoGomez]

PRX has a throw away movement. Can't be serviced.

[@idonotexist_]

lol those aren't screws on the bezel of the RO, but they sure fooled you. "o0o0o0o they're perfectly aligned what craftsmanship and perfection!" lmao I love some Royal Oaks, and plan on adding one to my collection within the next few years as long as I hit a major milestone in my life. Mainly the 15202, but I'm warming up to the 37mm 3-hander which I can't remember the ref of at the moment. I'm not really a Blue-Dial guy, but the 15202 is one of the few pieces I would love with a Blue-Dial (that, the 4000v from VC, and that's about it). Love the Salmon-Dial, A TON as it has an almost yellow hue to it, but if I'm spending that much I definitely need to see one in person. If it doesn't look as disgusting as the Yellow-Dial OP which looks NOTHING like the press photos/renders on the page I'm good. I'd rather not wear dried mustard on my wrist. The RO Bracelet hooked me the first time I had a 15202 in my hands... The 15000 is just a tad too large IMO which drew me into the Jumbo, and now the 37mm with a seconds hand even though my wrists are a bit larger than 7.25" 🤷🏿‍♂ Obviously I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the unbelievable work AP has done with their Open-Worked Models which I know I'll never own but I can always admire. Both the Black and White Ceramic ROs are stunning... And I might like AP's RG mix more than any other top-shelf Brand out there. Just gorgeous. Grails that are unfortunately unachievable at this point. Maybe some day. Grails should be out of touch, but not COMPLETELY. I'd never buy one, but if I loved a $4m RM, that's not a grail unless I'm bringing in $xxx,xxx,xxx.xx/year or something, if not more. I make good money, but not that much. As far as the PRX goes, these comparisons are insanely pointless. Obviously the RO is going to decimate the PRX. These Videos are intended to show how well Tissot did for a piece that now costs ~$500 on Joma (the P80 40mm). You won't find better finishing at that price, nor will you find a better bracelet. I bought a 40mm Quartz right after release from an across-the-pond AD who had it on sale for a small chunk off during a holiday and I was able to find coupons they allowed me to stack so I paid about $200 shipped or so, maybe $10-$15 more at most, and was able to sell it for more than I paid when they were sold out everywhere for a bit. I was lucky enough to get one which hit all of the markers unlike many of them, and loved everything about the piece... But it just did not fit my wrist well. Even at 7.25-.35", that non-articuating link on each side leading to an insane L2L drove me a bit nuts. Not as if there was any real "overhang" like a plate sitting on my wrist, but it stuck out JUST enough on each side for there to be just enough space to bother me just a bit. I wear pieces for myself, not others, but I will say I got more questions/compliments on the PRX than any of my Rolexes, Omegas, Zenith, Tudor, and Monta... Thought it was a bit crazy. I'd really like to find an AD who has the entire range including the new pieces so I can try a bunch of them on. I'm very curious to see if Rubber makes the 40 more wearable (but fuck I love that bracelet...) and I really want to see if the 35mm PM80 is too small. The Chrono is FAR too large, but I expected that. It may be nice on Rubber though. I sold my 40mm Quartz PRX for a small profit after fees, and put that into my watch fund, but if the 35mm PM80 fits more like a 37-38mm like most say... I'm in. I haven't seen a single shot of the MOP Dial that shows anything but white, but I'm sure it's much different in person. Gorgeous though. I'd likely just get another Black-Dial because most of my wardrobe is monochromatic with hits here and there, but I was quite surprised to see the 35mm costs more on Tissot's site than the 40mm at full List price which is a bit nuts to me but eh whatever they'll be discounted soon.

[@robynsjp]

For expedition only (in Rolex windows) from now on.

[@eahmhelmoa]

So you’re comparing a watch with plastic parts in the movement with a haute horology hand finished watch. 🤔

[@tariqjoseph3562]

Don’t believe the hype, the ap is hand finished to a basic lvl and would never justify such a price difference. Remember when these watches were £16000? And still overpriced, and yet people like you believe the hype.

[@andyb5star]

Only fault with prx is lume is quite low on dial

[@stanislas4990]

The Tissot PRX is a great watch and it's a very good watch for its price, but you cannot really compare it to the AP Royal Oak. The only thing in common is the integrated dial and the waffle dial. But you compare a common watch with a luxury watch, they are not the in the same category of watches. As you said it's a Ford Fiesta Vs. a Ferrari. Different cars, different watches.

[@tariqjoseph3562]

The prx looks a lot closer to the AP in fit and finish than a Ford Fiesta does to a Ferrari. And at a much less cost ratio. The watch industry has changed a lot (for the worst) over the past 6 years especially.

[@tiagodvt]

It is really hard to justify the price difference when you see them side by side. The RO is obviously the better watch, better finished, better movement, screws on the bracelet, the brand name, the prestige, whatever. It should be better, obviously. But at 600 bucks the PRX is one of the best watches currently on the market imo. The finishing is really impeccable. We are getting a swiss automatic watch, with 80h of power reserve (even if with a 3hz movement), a sapphire crystal with AR coating, an integrated bracelet style full of little details (like the polished parts in-between the links), etc. From an awesome brand, full of history and known to pretty much everybody. In my book, it's an awesome watch.

[@Unknown-fl7dj]

​​@@tariqjoseph3562 Perhaps, you haven't had the chance to handle an AP. I have owned five Royal Oaks, and I can tell you from experience that it is far better than a PRX in every way. Although I love my PRX, it does not even come close to my AP. It is very much like going from a Ford to a Ferrari, and I have driven both. The only resemblance is they are both watches. Similarly, Ford and Ferrari are both cars. That's where it ends. But for the money, you can't beat a PRX.

[@tariqjoseph3562]

@@Unknown-fl7dj I have handled both, and of course it’s better, but not such a huge difference (50 times) you seem to suggest, remember not long ago these watches were about 22/25 times the price of the prx, so of course it’s overpriced now. Also, I’m guessing you’ve never driven a Ford GT 😉

[@alexlandy7422]

Why own 5?

[@MarceloVaz]

There should be a Cybertruck and Royal Oak combo. 😅

[@TheDudleyJames]

Love my prx

[@aBlackWeb]

I get the comparison, but the PRX is better than a Ford Fiesta 🤣

[@farhankhan-cj5dd]

trust me still Tissot looks more classy than AP Am right t?

[@samckwong]

now compare a RR with a honda

[@JasonKetterer]

.... did he just say he doesn't know what an octagon is?

[@Bmx2live2008]

Exhibition* case back not expedition

[@LiamApilado]

The moving camera fx is so annoying

[@weareveinumb718]

That’s your grail watch and you didn’t know what shape the bezel was?? 😂

[@DavidRon]

The powermatic 80 is not just an ETA movement. It isn't serviceable, the ability to adjust it has been removed, and it contains plastic parts. It's literally everything bad about in-house movements with none of the value of being an ETA. Garbage.

[@JamesAlexander14]

Please stop talking crap. The Powermatic movement is excellent and when being serviced, the entire movement will be replaced by a new movement with the old movement being sent back to the manufacture for recycling back into new parts. I have a Powermatic movement watch and I wish more models would have one. You have now been educated. Be grateful!

[@ThePoushal]

Costs 180 to service. Go ask your local dealers

[@DavidRon]

@@ThePoushal "Service" means "throw it away and insert a new one". Compared to a base model Seiko, the powermatic 80 has way better accuracy out of the shop, higher beat rate, and a higher power reserve, but I can pop the back off of my Seiko and adjust it with a toothpick, and the all-metal construction should last me decades. The AP has a serviceable movement. A Seiko 5 has a serviceable movement. The PRX has a replaceable movement.

[@user-tg6vq1kn6v]

Stick to the PRX If your shape knowledge only covers Circle

[@nickbandz009]

Tissot having an ETA movement is in-house dude, their own by the swatch group who owns ETA😂

[@Mike-zk7rh]

they both tell the time lol one just isnt a brand new car price

[@Robert-vw3od]

I’m sorry but the Royal Oak is wildly overpriced it’s a £10,000 watch Patak VC AP did not originally use gold. They have to use it now to justify the outrageous prices so bankers and premiership. Footballers can spend

[@bellalettyandally7549]

Its a Octagon

[@Pitsenberg]

PRX looks better

[@dank5015]

Dude I love ya but you say the silliest stuff like you're lucky to even get lume at this price point. 🤣

[@stableianF1oracle]

I bought two of the prx 80s ….. one for my son and I and you can push that AP into a cows butt. The Tissot is the best. 50 meters water resistance for a 40 grand watch 😂😂😂😂 no thanks

[@andrejensen7837]

That Tissot is a rolex 17014 rip off .

[@jdlnz9484]

Cartier…Cartier did it before AP

[@saikatsaha1907]

All the grail or any luxury watches are just a hoax and unnecessary anyway

[@KRBY555]

I learned nothing

[@martinweyden40]

Both terible watches to look at . Everything Gerald genta made. Intergraded bracelet looks bad. I don’t get it. That people like them zo much. It is al influence’d

[@DutchAce]

A normal person living in a house ore appartement you are in danger for wearing this watch is for people that never tutch the streets from car to villa end so on , you cannot gonto a supermarket in acity they will stabb you ore wrob you , they wait you in night before you go in your home its for rich people living in security appartements end rich city corners where there is police end so on

[@asvpab]

Maybe in Europe

[@madslorenzen1837]

What? Where do you live. Never heard of such things in Denmark

[@BigFatSeal10]

Lol my AP Royal Oak 1:1 Replica is coming 😊