I Bought The Tissot That Everyone LOVES To HATE!

[@MrPleers]

I have the 35 mm and I love it. Steel case, bracelet with solid links, sapphire crystal, 100 meters of water resistance, a strong LED backlight and even a second time zone. Coming in that retro 70's (Casiotron) look.

[@joserafaelgarrido1698]

You have great taste man! The digital PRX is the first digital swiss watch since a lot of time ago... It will become a real classic.

[@MrE0919]

Jodi, Erebus NEEDS to make a premium digital watch! Give the people the watch that Casio refuses to deliver without making it a giant gshock or a special anniversary model

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

💯I nominate a 100% brushed finish TV case to house a Casio Module 3495 (from the G-Shock GW-M5610U)! And an integrated bracelet styled after the Erebus Origin's.

[@nigelh4617]

Yes to these. And/or a jump hour digital model.

[@MichielJ71]

A change between seconds and date could be handy, given that also the day is already on the screen. If you make a digital watch with Erebus, then please make it a watch that basically runs itself forever with solar and high accuracy quartz.

[@gerrytemple5044]

Absolutely agree - favourise a red LED watch with decent quality. Please, do it Jody!

[@thehunter942]

Yes just don't do an Autodromo though. That Group C is one of the worst things I've ever seen and the $400+ price tag is ridiculous

[@jaecat]

It’s not quite for me, at any price, but I respect the extremely late-1970s vibe: the uncomfortable combination of round case and rectangular LCD, the sharp little round pushers, but also the use of proper, durable materials…

[@kevinscott4938]

6:05 - 4 hours of power from the battery.....yikes, Im going to need a bigger bag of batteries. 🤣 PS is they were £115 (rough look at exchange rate) I might be tempted by one, I love a digital watch #casio4life

[@anorax001]

I did a double take when I heard that. Surely that is an error.

[@edc8824]

Not 4 hours - had mine for a year or so - still going

[@harryh536]

​@@edc8824no way. He said 4 hours

[@johnh-dk]

I agree about the proportions of the 35mm being better. Would be nice if Tissot would use the black "real estate" around the digital display to integrate solar cells. And, if they offered a version with black bracelet - I am not sure if the case should also be black or as it is.

[@KarlAdamsAudio]

It's kinda charming - reminds me of the National Semiconductor digital I owned in the late 70s.

[@jaydub9509]

Fun review Jodi! Okay, you've convinced me -- there now no PRX watches that I like. I think it may be because I grew up in the 70s and 80s that I can't find love either for digital or for the sharp-edged blocky cases of the PRX line. They seem to follow the same design ethos that brought us the Reliant K-car (and coincidentally, both have plastic parts in their engines). It may be that some things are best left un-resurrected.

[@cantbendknee]

I just discovered the watch world. I'm a women with small wrists. I'm very disappointed with the availability of smaller diameter sizes. Tissot provide a reasonable size for us small wristed people though, also Casio. Any other brands? Thanks.

[@rayban-usa5482]

Great review Jody! I like it..there are two variants..I will be buying the stainless face instead of the black ...imo looks very classy and elegant.

[@Jack-un8ei]

4 hours, days, or years of battery life???

[@r.o.1330]

.....heard that as well. i think he meant four years.

[@phobiax86]

Yeah 4 hours might be a bit on the short side 🤣

[@thegorn]

4 weeks

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

This watch was made to be 35mm IMO. The proportions are amazing and I think that’s still something Tissot has over all the other affordable brands making integrated bracelet watches, proportions. Most of the other brands can’t seem to get that part right to me.

[@andrewd7586]

I bought the exact same model at launch Jody. No regrets whatsoever. And yeah I get a few asking if it is actually vintage & no negative comments. It’s a good wear & very legible. You did well buying yours mate!👍🏼🤩

[@SampleTracks2224]

Tbh softlads here only insult and criticise behind their keyboards. They never ACTUALLY go up to strangers and say their watches are "shite", unless they're looking for a cheap teeth removal service.

[@andrewd7586]

@@SampleTracks2224 👏🏻🤣

[@joserafaelgarrido1698]

You have a great taste, man. Congratulations for owning that wonderful watch.

[@RockyBergen]

I just bought it! It's a style of watch that isn't made anymore, in a spec that far exceeds most examples even in its heyday.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Well that could be seen as a $800 discount on the Casio one, another nostalgia re-issue to which it bears a striking resemblance.....I really liked your mates cushion case version, wow.

[@birdytiger]

It's nice to see such a genuine reaction to an in hand product. Not just going along with the meta, and we all know how different watches are in the flesh rather than press shots

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

A digital quartz watch is a great sport and beater watch. Love my G-Shock. And I added a simple and cheap but well made Chinese big digit reverse LCD display watch with silicone strap. It's great for easy to read on the fly. And has all the extra features like stopwatch, day-date, countdown timer, alarm and dual time zone. And night illumination too. In an aluminum case and screwdown case back too. Under $20 USD.

[@serak1977]

I bought the same 35mm watch a few days ago and definitely agree that the 35mm is the one to get. I wasn’t sure if I would regret the purchase since I understand all the negative comments. I have owned many watches both cheaper and much more expensive than the PRX, but this is now one of my favourite watches ever!

[@jokester5812]

Same here, i love mine. It does everything

[@tonymassagli1475]

Love the PRX, have one- but not the digital. Cannot remember if you have already, somewhat of a “competitor” to this style, but the all metal GShock Squares give you very similar styling but way more bang for buck and originality IMO.

[@rodiow369]

Jodi I was a hater of this release but have warmed to the idea after seeing this video, I would really love a quality sapphire lensed digital watch but the only thing I just cant abide is a push on case back No way's.

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

Utility is important for me. As a dyslexic I need to check day, date and even month frequently. There seems to be a lot of button pressing just to get there. That's a pity. Otherwise, I quite like it.

[@thegorn]

If you like it, get it. Don’t worry what others think of this terrible watch. 😂

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Got myself a SKMEI - ( Shir Kuh Mei - "Beautiful Moments in Time". 粤, 闽, 客). 1123 digital retro watch. I bought a nice NATO to go with, I have 9 inch wrists, Asian watches never fit. All in all I spend about €20,- on it. Great watch, runs on time, nice blue back light.

[@edjack1993]

Moans and niggles: It’s shite 😂

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

😄👍🏽

[@TheMainCore]

It's not though. Don't be a boring hate sheep.

[@CT-wq1je]

Well argued points and I like digitals as well but the main counter to your conclusion is that few people will ever get one for the price you did. I don't get the hair pulling from cheap Casios (or the old Seiko 5s) for some reason so I'd much rather get a Casio or whatever for the money you paid. I still hope Tissot puts out a 37/38mm PRX. I bought an Ali clone of the PRX in that size & while it is nowhere near as nice as the real thing, it reinforced my opinion that the 35mm is too small & the 40mm is too big for many of us.

[@xpusostomos]

Cheap casios with metal bands are big time hair pullers. I didn't notice hair pulling on the PRX.

[@05Rudey]

I'm probably on my own here, had one (The all silver 40mm version) for about 3 months now and I kinda like it. It certainly gets people asking "What Casio is that?" LOL

[@jasongennero2080]

I agree that if this watch is around the same price as a g shock then I’d buy it too. It’s just like a metal g shock but with a sapphire crystal. So if it’s only around a hundred bucks it’s a really good deal.

[@bigsmooshflopdong33]

I mean metal g-shocks are quite spendy for you get and still ugly.

[@e28forever30]

They forgot Solar, radio control, Bluetooth, phone finder, flight log, shock resistance, tank like build quality and water resistance. Yeah right, very similar.

[@e28forever30]

@@bigsmooshflopdong33 So these aren’t ugly? 😂

[@JamesBond-ke5tp]

I absolutely love your shirt!! Do you have your towel?!

[@traviswalker8933]

Its evoking the digital watch trend of the 1970s. Everyone likes the Casiotron but they weirdly hate on this one, when quite frankly Brietling was putting out similarly designed watches during the 70s.

[@TheGrenadier97]

I don't understand why people complained about the round case and squared display. Back in the days pretty much everyone was doing exactly that. Casiotron' reissue is the proof, and nobody complained.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@TheGrenadier97 I believe the large area around the display is to blame. But people were okay with Brietling and Omega doing it in the 70s.

[@CrocodileJock]

Was growing to like this design - until I saw the alternative design rendering at the end… would totally go for that!

[@AlexanderHaga]

Have this in 35. And 70 others. This is my most worn. Don’t know why. It just feels right as a daily wear. The wear and fell just makes it lovely

[@moreplatesmoreface]

I like it more than the regular PRX! It fixes the PRX's most major flaw for me, its boringness. It also scratches the itch of the hamilton PSR for less than half the price

[@ninosalvati379]

Hear me oit here folks... if casio brought out a watch similar to this with the same level of finishing at this price everyone would lap it up... take the recently re issued limited edition casiotron for instance... the mock up though is awesome! That would sell by the buckwt load. Great video as always 😊

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

They kinda did with the Casiotron reissue. And you're right, people lapped it up! 🤣

[@caktaylor]

I have a 1970s vintage Bulova LCD watch that looks almost exactly like this watch, except the Bulova also has a fluted bezel.

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

👍🏼Bulova rocks. Well, the vintage stuff and the reissues with Precisionist movements. With a few exceptions, modern and post-modern Bulovas are kinda clownish IMO.

[@darkeye77]

You're right, it gets better when it's cheaper, but you also blast Seiko 5's for their high MSRP when its watches sell well below!

[@brianmccord7387]

I just picked this up and I think it’s the CasioTron killer

[@calmmmert]

Love the t-shirt referring to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!

[@AeroObsessive]

I have the 40mm. And I love it. Looking through Tissot's history of digital watches - this one is very keeping in line with their styling. I like "high end" digital watches for that 70s/80s nostalgia. Not many (if any) digital watches have the refinement of the PRX Digital. Closest I've found are the G-Shock MR-G offerings at significantly higher cost, and the full metal squares at a more reasonable price point. The new Casiotron is also in the ballpark, but no saphire crystal alas.

[@DavidDatura]

I really like it! Even when it was introduced I liked it (the 35mm not so much the 40mm) And for the price you paid? A bargain! Isn’t there a silver dial available as an alternative to this black version?

[@dantealighieri4258]

You legend, I’ve been thinking about picking up this exact model, also on sale. There are some strap adapters around the make it take regular straps too (although harder to find for the small model than the 40mm).

[@Bonzo-bd3nk]

I think the PRX digital 35mm is a great watch. I don’t get the hate.

[@MrPleers]

I love it as well. I guess Casio fanboys.

[@adk7962]

I couldn’t give SKXMOD my $150 fast enough to mod my A168. Especially if you can find this PRX for under $200, I personally don’t see a difference between my modded Casio and this. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@e28forever30]

@@MrPleers Low tech effort. Swiss can’t be bothered to incorporate solar power or radio control .

[@wkanost]

I got the 40mm version. I love it! It’s in my weekly rotation along with way Hamilton and Seikos. It is the best digital I’ve ever owned and is WAY higher quality than a Casio gshock. Those are fun but they can’t hold a candle to that bracelet or case. It’s terrific.

[@adk7962]

@@wkanost I just have my GM5600 to my son in law. So I’m definitely on the hunt for a higher end digital. 👍🏼

[@plantemichel]

I think for digital Gshock or Casio are hard to beat. Nice video review Jody. 😃

[@AndrewShort-ox4ck]

I have the 40. Great watch! Love the retro vibe.

[@avalchinov]

I do like it and would buy, but I need the date and day on the main screen…. Good video as always!

[@Coldhardt007]

Any chance we will get a review of a Armitron digital watch? They seem. Like a really good alternative to cheap Casios, but possibly offering better quality being made out of steel. Some fun designs too!

[@jb6027]

That looks like a really nice $75 watch. In this instance, PRX stands for: Price Really eXcessive.

[@betochiwas]

To be honest even at 75 is too expensive. Is in the same league design wise than a 30 dollar Casio or Timex. For the price I rather a Gshock or a Duro

[@xpusostomos]

@@betochiwas Don't be absurd. I've got a $135 casio A1100D-1EF digital, and the Tissot is way better.

[@mattkinsella9856]

​@@xpusostomosOf course there are a few Casio's that are also overpriced and not great but generally speaking there are whole lists of Casio watches between $25 and $150 that are WAY better value. If you take every Casio under $200, it might be in the hundreds. The only thing absurd is the mental gymnastics required to take a single Casio out of the hundreds to justify a point that doesn't exist.

[@xpusostomos]

@@mattkinsella9856 Any Casio remotely close to $25 is a plastic watch with a plastic bracelet and a plastic crystal. And you want to compare it to a Swiss quality SS bracelet, sapphire crystal. I guess to you, every watch is same-same and you're now sporting a casio F91W

[@Coco-pk6pg]

What about The Bracellet or the sapphire crystal !

[@pyramidmike]

Jodi! they make a 35mm gold version of the digital! WE NEED A REVIEW

[@AxLWake]

I actually don't hate the watch. It looks quite cool in 35mm. But I do think the official retail price is way too high. And for that price to make some sense, they should at least have put in a better looking, more advanced module AND make it solar powered.

[@waffle911]

6:03 Four _hours_ of battery life? I sure hope the was supposed to be _years._ The biggest problem with the PRX digital has always been the untenable RRP. It doesn't make much sense to buy a non-G-Shock digital watch for much more than USD $150.

[@bryanbeckett869]

I never hated the PRX digital. I think it's a fine watch, and gives us a very well built digital watch for the price. Even with a 7.5" wrist I'd probably go for the 35mm model due to small digital Casio models being the norm. You can currently get these for £200 in big retailers in the UK - I reckon they might even take a few quid off to get rid of them. I think for that price, it's absolutely fine. People called it ugly, I think it's actually quite a looker (40mm model less-so). Only things I wish they'd added was using all the black space as a solar panel. I also think the Tissot PRX text is a bit "meh". Maybe adding the full coloured Tissot logo as per that mock up would have been nice for a tiny splash of colour - since that's what the quartz/auto version of the PRX says to me - colourful. PS - I feel validated in actually liking this watch now (not enough to buy, though lol)

[@pageophile]

Solid review and some great points were made.

[@MarcTsawwassen]

I love good quality digital watches. I think this watch has a deliciously awesome seventies vibe... I have the Hamilton PSR and still find myself some days choosing to wear it over my other watches. The bracelet is wonderful and it just wears so comfortably. High quality. Retro. Digital. What's not to love?

[@SecronSeven]

Great video. I'd definitely buy this at the price you found. I will say the 40mm mock up is horrible, while the actual production model is only bad lol

[@stujo718]

Always liked it. But 40mm now I see it beside a Casio. I’m in. 👍.

[@cntrman1705]

You can't get a Casio with those specs but you can mod a Casio to those specs as you've previously pointed out Jodie (and which I've done twice now based on your review - love the result!).

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Indeed, but it'd still cost more to mod the Casio!!

[@sathishrao7926]

This 400 USD (that’s how much it’s priced in my country) digital watch has put a lot of smiles on Casio enthusiasts !

[@Youvko]

400 is too much, but 200 is a good deal keeping in mind that casio still cant bring full metal saphire watch. You can go to skx mod, but will end up with price around 200.

[@Tyrone2714]

glad to see digital prx getting some love. imo the 35mm is super cool.

[@martinmacdonald]

6:04 I get that batteries are cheap and plentiful, but a four hour battery life is just inexcusable. 🤭

[@loogoo]

It's not hours, obviously an error.

[@martinmacdonald]

@@loogoo r/whoosh

[@alpha02011983]

I would prefer if Tissot bring back & improve their 70s digital watch. I know they released at least 2 models & 1 of them was a rebadged Casiotron. I couldn't find their exact model name, but I know the other model's module called Module 4311 F

[@chompachangas]

The case is pretty nice. I'm not sure I'd want to drop that much dough on a pretty basic digital watch. I get the sense that'd you're paying for the name "Tissot" -a good name to be sure. But I have similar looking Armitrons for a fraction of the price.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Well, well, well... Looks like I am here first. Nice video. Horrible watch.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! I am quite enjoying mine..... 😬

[@jamesblonde2271]

😂

[@alfonsovl7]

😂😂

[@mattsmiley8156]

I don’t understand this watch. But not a big fan of digital watches. After seeing the analog versions, this just feels like a cheap cash grab. The mocked up version at least feels thought out.

[@ramblin1209]

Perfect 😂. I haven't seen it in the metal yet, so I will reserve my opinion until I see it in real life.

[@SemiDad]

I’d take the titanium Casio Wave Ceptor 👍

[@BaddaBigBoom]

I have one of those, ani/digi "Lineage" model, it's my highest specced watch. Incredible piece of kit.

[@thegeneral123]

Well, when I visited an AD in the flagship store, hidden away in the WTC shopping centre. They didn't even have this watch on display. Price is horrendous even with the big discounts.

[@LegendX2010]

I still wouldn't say I like it, but it is more compelling at a discount. The smaller size really does help with the dial. I would have preferred they use modules that take advantage of the dial space and add function instead.

[@focusrssteve]

I don't care what ever anyone else says, i really like it in the smaller size, very much reminds me of watches from the 80's when i was a kid, would happily buy one at that price!

[@gtaliano]

Reminds me of my first Watch, a Quartz Election with brushed concave lugs.

[@tomp.214]

I love my 40mm PRX quartz (blue), 2.5 years and I still find myself wearing it at least twice a week.

[@briansmith3011]

I like it. If I could find it for the price of a SKX Mod A168, I would consider it, along with enough extra links for my 7.5” wrist.

[@pstucken]

So you have to go through all the modes to see the date?

[@WH250398]

Laughable.

[@e28forever30]

Lame ass effort from Tissot.

[@watchnerds]

Nah just press the top right button, it'll go to the date mode.

[@sylvainster30]

6:06 did you say 4 hours of battery life 😂😂😂 I know you meant 4 years, awesome watch and another great video! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@gmuk101]

This is the only decent digital watch with thin nice case and bracelet and sapphire glass. And that is why I bought it. Same configuration. Black 35mm. If there is an alternative please let me know.

[@EngineeredRFT]

Ive only seen this in thumbnails, finally watched a video about it. I find it quite charming

[@MrGeirSteinar]

It’s very elegant and 70ies cool, and the only PRX I’ve ever considered, and at that price, man it’s a steal 👍

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

I agree. It sort of grows on me at that price. At retail without discount, hell no, at 66% off, hell yes 😅

[@RJtoon1]

I like it and I have had a few Tissots currently the orange Seastar 1000, but then I am a watch addict so I obviously like it;)

[@watchmetwist]

Thanks for the great review.

[@ailestriker9888]

I actually really liked this release when it came out. I already have the 35mm analogue but had this been available at the time, the choice would have been all the more difficult

[@JG-fv9bv]

Hi , what's your thoughts on Lum-Tec watches ?

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Tissot has made some clever T-Touch quartz watches in the past. They should have done more for this model. But it's rarity and lack of love will mean it will be a collector's item in the future.

[@1988banker]

Can the bracelet be used on the 35mm quartz and auto?

[@UnseenHero]

Thanks for the video. First time I take a good moment to look at it. This might sound dumb, but per my experience with digital watches I feel like if they added a back function when switching features that would be a competitive advantage as no other digital watch (to my knowledge) does that. Either way there's a marker for this somewhere and at $150USD I might be in that market. Edit: the mock up is much better btw

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

This is why I always come back to jomw, he always has very sensible takes

[@motyw71]

Cześć. Czym ten zegarek , różni się od Casio????? Ceną :) :) :) Wolę Casio :) Pozdrawiam

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Not my cup of tea… … but Jody with your love for digital watches, may we see a digital Erebus in the future?!!??? 😇

[@cunawarit]

I actually like the digital PRX 😂 I don't have one, I have a mother of pearl quartz PRX 35mm. But the digital is cool. Digital watches are cool! It's nice to see a nicely crafted digital watch again like we used to have back in the 70s and 80s. I might pick a PRX digital if they are going to be on sale like this 😊

[@davidmeddows6074]

Suddenly find myself on the road to Damascus. Thanks Jodi :)

[@martintanz9098]

For $150, the PRX digital is an ok value proposition. Shoot. I might even get 1 for its nostalgia value as it looks a lot like a Timex LCD watch I had when I was 12.

[@sophiesharp1709]

I like that Tissot a lot. Reminds me of the late 1970's Omega LCD's.

[@HAL-xy3om]

An absolute beauty, I love it!

[@seanmiller7187]

This watch would have been infinitely cooler if they used an old-school LED display instead of a generic Casio LED display. I have the Bulova Computron reissue and absolutely love it.

[@xpusostomos]

It's not a Casio LED, it's not even a Casio LCD. There's a reason nobody wants LED displays.

[@seanmiller7187]

@@xpusostomos Really? Because I'm pretty sure Bulova sold a ton of Computrons, Hamilton sold a ton of PSRs, and Girard-Perregaux sold a bunch of Casquettes the past few years. Your claim that "nobody" wants LED displays is totally false. How oblivious are you?

[@xpusostomos]

@@seanmiller7187 10000 LCDs sold to every LED... And I'll betcha none of those LEDs are regularly worn, they're a gimmick

[@jazzventura]

For 135€/220 Australian , this seems all right, as a kid from the 90's I always liked digital watch.

[@ulmen24]

I bought my wife an AliExpress rubber strap for her PRX and it integrates perfectly

[@asianhobbitshaving3050]

Dear Jody,can you please do a versus with this watch and the Citizen Tsuyosa?

[@jazzman5598]

Can’t stand the watch but man Jody, this is one of your best vids and that is no low bar. Thanks

[@peteglanton9259]

I just can’t get past the press on case back. Not so bad on this PRX model at a reduced price, but the automatics have a press on back too! I’ve got a £25 lorus field watch with a screw down case back. I’m not sure how much I’d trust that 100m WR after a couple of battery changes…

[@garrettthompson558]

I wonder if Tissot does or would sell extra links either half or full? That would be perfect for those with larger wrists.

[@richardbently7236]

No preview of the alarm chime?

[@darthbandi3026]

Your today's t-shirt is awesome 👍

[@TheGrenadier97]

This is the premium vintage and non-G-Shock digital that Casio is yet to offer. Tissot should work a bit better the late 70s aesthetics and ask for a much smaller price, but i don't believe it deserves so much hate.

[@saevans63]

I like it. Well specc’d, Swiss brand for a great price!

[@adk7962]

I did not know it came in 35! And if I can find one for under $200, I’m getting one for SURE! Especially since I’m that guy who paid $150 for a SKXMOD for his $25 Casio A168 (and I love it BTW). 😬

[@VeganRichPT]

6:00 4 hours of battery life?