Tissot PRX - 3 Big Problems To Consider

Today we discuss the mega popular Tissot PRX and the 3 big problems to consider when picking one up.
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[@anchia7]

“3 big problems” that aren’t a problem at all 😝

[@Pianoman999]

Gotta get those clicks!

[@Microwave414]

The biggest issue I've seen with the quartz is that it fails to hit the markers on the watch and for the price of this watch it really should be hitting those markers. I think I'd rather have the mechanical version of this watch just because of that alone.

[@takethecurseOFFwashingmachine]

Great video on a great watch. For me, it’s 35mm quartz all day long. I have a 7.5 inch wrist, but I really feel prefer the look of a smaller dress watch or casual sporty watch. I’ve also always felt there was nothing wrong with bigger wristed people wearing smaller watches. I’ve worn the prx in 40mm and just felt it looked a little too out of proportion in that size…..as for the movement, I’m a huge lover of quartz, and in this case the original prx from the 70s was also quartz. As were other famous 70s integrated designs (i.e. oysterquartz), so I’m all about staying true to that period in aesthetic and functionality.

[@ahmetbaburbaslangic]

Just purchased a quartz prx ,40 mm , and super happy. Awesome watch. Mint color looks better than videos and pictures and details on watch is 👌

[@adityaghosh9538]

Does the second’s hand hit the mark?

[@mattmiller237]

I love my PRX. I only had 3 color options and the one size as I bought it right when they first came out with it, before the mechanical came out. I'm buying the 35 mm all gold one for myself and one for my brother here soon

[@TopTierTicker]

Wow, you were in super early! That 35mm gold has got me all hot and sweaty too. What a little stunner!

[@seanmiller7187]

I have the PRX Chronograph. Absolutely love it.

[@TopTierTicker]

Absolutely brilliant watch you have there. Such a good value automatic chronograph.

[@thenotanclan]

35mm is the way to go - if authenticity matters it’s 1/1 same as the 1978 original and fits like no other watch I’ve ever worn - the finish and build quality rival many watches over £1k - one of these and a G-Shock as a beater and you have the perfect 2 watch collection

[@bcasualp77]

Great overall review!

[@johnemerson5383]

Mine was 40mm quartz with the blue dial. I love it.

[@TopTierTicker]

Quartz is definitely the best value for money in my opinion, the look and quality for sub $300 is amazing.

[@odiseo86]

I have been watching your Channel recently. Great videos. Keep it up.

[@TopTierTicker]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching the videos mate and I'm happy to have you on the channel 🙏 if you ever want me to check out a watch to potentially feature in a future video, let me know. I love looking into new watches 👍

[@unaibb]

For me the quartz color dials are much better looking, this dark torquoise green looks superb

[@TopTierTicker]

That's the one I own! Great watch.

[@Rytees]

​@@TopTierTickercan you say its color numbers?

[@derekwalter4238]

3:17 Where do you see the logo on the seconds hand?? Mine doesn't have that

[@bmircea3960]

What model is the green strap watch in background at 5:50 ?

[@jamesincharlotte]

Problem w shower and hot tub is steam is smaller than water so it can infiltrate the watch. Love my "Carolina Blue" ( ice blue) dial ! Thanks for video

[@TopTierTicker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@IverKnackerov]

Nope …. This is BS. Steam molecules and water molecules are at different levels of excitement, but they don’t change size.

[@darrenaquilina1403]

While watching the video i thought it was shot over a year ago, as now you can get various straps from the manufacturer or aftermarket. Other than that, great watch and there are absolutely no cons on the PRX.

[@TopTierTicker]

You can yes, but they aren't cheap. Even the adaptors look odd in comparison with traditional lugs. It certainly isn't the same experience as owning a more traditional style watch, that's the point I'm making.

[@sabot03196]

I opted for the 40mm quartz in gold. Very happy with it and it's in regular rotation. Even if they had offered a automatic version in gold, I'd still have opted for the quartz as it slips under the cuff just that bit better. I do like the grab and go functionality of quartz pieces.

[@TopTierTicker]

Me too, it is nice to have a couple of quartz watches in the collection for when you're in a rush.

[@derekwalter4238]

I did the same thing. I love the brushed dial on the prx gold 40mm. It reminds me of those old wood panel walls and seeing as it's supposed to be an homage to the 70's the quartz movement just makes more sense, got a blue gentleman for the powermatic 80 movement anyways

[@tiimsmiith1130]

How is it holding up? Ive heard the bracelet is a scratch magnet. I never even considered a gold one but when i went to try a prx the gold blew me away.

[@sabot03196]

@@tiimsmiith1130 It marks but I've yet to scratch through the coating. Though because it's so, "Flash," I don't tend to wear it like a lot of my other watches as in I work with Stainless Steel and the shavings from that will mark up a watch pretty bad. So it's strictly a going out and walking around watch for me but that dial makes me smile every time.

[@glenncaukill1320]

You can swop the bracelet for the genuine Tissot leather strap . Nice watches, I have the blue and mint green 40 mm quartz models

[@TopTierTicker]

Thanks for the info!

[@chriskim7123]

now they’re coming out with the official rubber strap as well. ❤

[@xdenks7231]

What colour is that at 1:00?

[@mandomoncada6917]

I returned mine because the Superluminova feature does not work.

[@kirklandcodling1221]

Bracelet can be switched out now for the 40mm . Sold by Tissot also after market

[@TopTierTicker]

You can get straps but they are very, very limited in choices. Especially when you compare it with more traditional lugs. Where you can quite literally put any strap you like on them

[@pinzzpin6492]

@@TopTierTicker There is a lug adapter sold by aqNaut. And also rubber straps from delugs.

[@TopTierTicker]

I have seen them but at $100, I don't think it's really a topic of conversation. Especially considering how odd a leather strap looks on the adaptor. Nato straps look alright but still, a little bit strange.

[@ronal6300]

Okay so i have 2 seikos and i went to a watch boutique to experience the tissot automatic but the had winding seemed so rough i mean it wasn't smoot at all period P.s maybe it gets better over time but i can literally feel the gears gring against each other

[@TopTierTicker]

That's quite strange. I own a Tissot automatics III and the winding is buttery smooth. I'd go as far as saying its much smoother than any of the Seiko/Orient/Timex watches I've owned.

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I literally wear mine everyday got the 35mm green dial version

[@NotoriousBBB]

There are definitely aftermarket options for the strap from delugs and iflwatches

[@TopTierTicker]

A lot of them are over £100 and it's a one fit solution. Unlike a traditional lug opening.

[@alexkane5608]

Indeed. Tissot also have their own straps at £45.0, in blue or black leather

[@MarkM58]

If you have an 8" wrist, it will not fit and the butterfly clasp isn't adjustable.

[@thewholecut]

That gold PRX looks very familiar ;) Great video mate!

[@TopTierTicker]

You have lovely wrists I must say! 😆 Hope you are enjoying it. I'm very jealous that I don't own a 35mm like yours

[@thewholecut]

@@TopTierTicker Lol! Yeah I’m still loving it. 35mm may be small but you get to see more of the bracelet on your wrist and when it catches the light it looks amazing. And you’re right it’s perfect for wrists under 7 inches :)

[@marcganer2297]

Its too small for my wrist and that makes me sad, i would need a 45mm version

[@superaa6779]

Was all set to buy the Tiffany blue waffle dial till I found out the auto has plastic parts. This pale blue color shimmers in the light and looks silver with just a hint of blue. For almost double price, than quartz, you'd think They could leave out plastic.

[@WiiZKiiD23]

I got the 40mm green dial and the 35mm green dial for my gf and the 35mm dial looks so much better to me because the sunburst

[@TopTierTicker]

Very nice, his and hers PRX. that's a cool couple right there!

[@paulhopkins1905]

I bought an automatic PRX with the green dial after buying my Gentleman (which I love) after all they hype alover it. I have to say, I'm pretty underwhelmed with it. The waffle doesn't really reflect light very well and looks dull. It's shape wears funny, and the dial looks very small on my larger wrist. The bracelet which is it's best feature is slightly too tight, and the dealer can't get me a half link. Mine has a slight discolration in one corner of the case that is only visible in direct sunlight. The Gentleman overall is by far the better watch. The dial is much better than the PRX, it's more versitile, and more comfortable on wrist. It also fits a larger wrist better as the dial is more substantial

[@TopTierTicker]

I do agree, The PRX isn't perfect by any means. It does sit slightly odd on my wrist depending on how expansive it is with the weather (I should've gone with the 35mm). I have seen the automatic versions in person and I do agree, the dial is a little bit underwhelming. I've seen better waffle dials on the Chinese royal oak homages. That being said, I do think the bracelet is lovely. The case is also very well designed too. I think the main reason it's so popular is because of its lack of Swiss competitors around the price. It's a great budget sports watch but when you do compare it with a gentleman as you stated, the gentleman wins. But... some people want an out and out sports watch. Thanks for watching mate!

[@paulhopkins1905]

@@TopTierTicker Don't get me wrong, the PRX is a cool watch. I was just talking about hoe hyped the PRX is vs how under the radar the Gent is in comparison. I do love the bracelet on the PRX, just wish I could get a half link from my Tissot dealer. On a hot day when my wrist is clammy or slightly swolen it is uncomfortably tight

[@TopTierTicker]

@@paulhopkins1905 Yeah I get you, strange that they didn't sort you out with a link. I'm guessing they sell for silly amounts too on the likes of eBay. Gent is an absolute gem of a watch. Definitely going to have to try one out one day.

[@paulhopkins1905]

@@TopTierTicker I just haven't had any luck finding them on Ebay. They have been back ordered from Tissot at the dealer.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

🤣

[@mstevens113]

Tissot do a leather and rubber strap so there are options over the bracelet...

[@wizk04]

first issue is not buying the powermatic 80

[@normang663]

Waiting eagerly for my 35mm ice blue quartz

[@Sealexfn]

did you get it? happy with it?

[@normang663]

@@Sealexfn yes I did, so far I like it, will let you know again in a few weeks time after the honeymoon period

[@Sealexfn]

@@normang663 ok, how does the quality feel? i wanna get the ice blue automatic

[@normang663]

@@Sealexfn im not used to retro-looking watches, but the size is great, the bracelet is comfortable. Very light watch.

[@normang663]

Oh about quality, I agree with many watch channels, can’t beat it for 375 bucks.

[@cartoonpete407]

More teal than green though :)

[@TopTierTicker]

Depends what light you get it in. More than often though it's probably more teal, correct. It's a lovely dial though

[@davidcrandall4958]

They make leather straps for these now?

[@TopTierTicker]

Tissot sell official ones yes, some aftermarket offerings too but, they are very expensive in the grand scheme of things

[@seabasster]

0:15 what where you doing?

[@davidcrandall4958]

The original,The Tissot SeaStar was quartz?

[@Santbak]

I was waiting for the problems, didn't hear one

[@nadimsgn4405]

Just watched this video. Have you considered the Spinnaker Dumas ?

[@TopTierTicker]

Decent enough looking watch but it's a bit big for my wrist

[@Blakeyboi24]

Hello! Im really confused! I had to cancel my order mint greenTsuyosa since I thought I was gona buy fake. I watched tons of videos online and even tried to register the serial number on the Tissot website. Im just wondering because your PRX box is different from some of the videos I have seen online. Can you confirm? I would love to buy that watch, i just do not want to buy a fake one. Thanks in advance brother!

[@TopTierTicker]

Tissot went through a period of using different boxes recently, there's the fold out one like mine, and there's a regular red and black box like others. I don't think there's many fake PRXs out there so I wouldn't worry too much. Just to and buy one from a trusted source.

[@Blakeyboi24]

@@TopTierTicker got it. But what if Tissot website could not find the item when checked?

[@25wins1]

Lol, I have 5! Ice blue here I come!

[@tomasinacovell4293]

The 40mm should have been no more than 38mm it's too big for the sort of watch it is.

[@Waynelolz]

can someone answer the 3 things? cba watchin

[@simonmcguire4290]

😂

[@jaer.6540]

just still seems a tad big at 40mm for many wrists...the wide lug openings to the bracelet (28mm!) really make this watch look huge. the 35mm, is then just a tad to SMALL, at least IMHO. If they only had a Goldilocks 37.5mm....

[@branislavmaljkovic7999]

Casio EFR-108 SE

[@jerome8035]

Not expensive enough...

[@Ulyssmusic]

Damn the dial looks blue to me😅

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

35mm is perfect

[@TopTierTicker]

The 35mm versions do look fabulous. 👌

[@bernardwelsh1877]

I hope they released the 35mm in Mint Green

[@timeandnourishment1961]

The minty green 's second hand hit the minute markers, but the other dial models didn't, though it was difficult to tell with your editing. Never buy any quartz analogue watch online; go to an actual shop and look at them!

[@TopTierTicker]

My green/teal PRX pretty much hits every marker, there or there abouts. I've never seen it land between markers anyway, always very close. Usually buying a watch online makes it 30% cheaper. Usually worth it over going to an actual store.

[@joeltroughton3021]

You can try a watch on in person but buying it in person is stupid. 😊

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

@@TopTierTicker where have you seen the PRX for 30% off??

[@TopTierTicker]

@@whereRbearsTeeth I got mine from CW sellors for £210. Using a 20% off discount code. Then for any other brand/model, Jomashop/creation watches is the place for heavy discounts.

[@johnpinkerton772]

You shouldn’t consider swimming (worse snorkeling) with this watch,

[@TopTierTicker]

With 10bar WR, the watch is absolutely capable of swimming and snorkeling. It's a sports watch, not a delicate little dress piece.

[@flawless5748]

dude wasnt this watch in brushed casing with brushed brace?? im confused whys yours shiny

[@TopTierTicker]

Haha it is brushed, it's because my photography lights are so bright.

[@Bonpu]

Why waste money on a 70s classic with mechanical movement, famous brand and whatnot if you don’t know it’s proper or only practical size?

[@joostkiefte7683]

Naaah, the second hand not hitting every marker is not that BIG a problem, is it? It is only visible when you look at the dial at a straight angle for a whole minute; actually, a number of minutes, because then it turns out that the second hands hits the markers differently every minute. I have several quartz watches such as two vintage Omegas (one DeVille and a Constellation) and they don't hit the markers all the time. But who on a daily basis does that? And besides, from every other angle you won't see the second hand hitting the markers anyway, so the problem is really very relative.

[@TopTierTicker]

It's not a problem at all, it's an OCD thing where it gets in your head and it's an annoyance. It's hard to explain but it's just something that you can't forget. Grand seiko quartz have a special technology to ensure they always hit markers, great watches.

[@IverKnackerov]

There’s only one real bigger issue….the Christopher Ward Twelve 😉

[@TopTierTicker]

Very true... Very true.

[@simonmcguire4290]

CW12 is a lovely watch and probably better quality and definitely less common but you are paying for it - over a grand at last check. The PRX is a victim of its own success - there are 2 many versions, colours etc and only worth buying to experience for a while. I bought an original quartz and flipped after a couple of wears and have just bought an auto and feel will soon get bored with that too and flip that soon.

[@TheFLiZiP]

Why he wearing gloves to hold a $400 watch he's worn already 60+ times I don't get it

[@TopTierTicker]

So fingerprints don't get all over the watch whilst I'm filming.

[@Rev.DavidJTowns]

i've had zero luck with Tissot -- everyone i owned broke

[@TopTierTicker]

Thats unfortunate. I've owned two and both are amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@nblue333]

no

[@andreleverettejr3747]

*Mint Green, "Tiffany blue" 🚫

[@vmaxmuscle5612]

They make leather straps for them now .

[@ScuffedDreams]

Wore mine as an every day watch, it's ugly and scratched up

[@rev.waynet.oleary7387]

35mm is more of a womens watch, too small for a man.. 39 wiuld be a sweet spot

[@jackeddemon]

Why would you even tell us to consider quartz 🤢

[@Adwnpinoy310]

Don’t take a watch like this into the shower. Soaps and shampoos combined with pressurized water are not good for gaskets.

[@davidmichael3189]

I just cant help thinking how cheap and nasty it looks. Sorry but it does. Save up for a Seiko SARB

[@davidcrandall4958]

The powermatics are problematic!

[@fungus70]

How so ? I have a few watches with this movement and all are very good and accurate.

[@TopTierTicker]

Not personally heard anyone have any issues with them and I have close friends that own PRX powermatics too. What's your experience with them?

[@franzmustermann760]

yes because it is plastic inside

[@awnik99]

Its not like they couldnt make a 40 mm watch fit smaller wrists. They didnt want to. This case has a horrible design

[@AkaPuniSher]

Bro crying because of small wrist😂

[@TopTierTicker]

Ur crying because I don't like ur watch 😂😂

[@AkaPuniSher]

@@TopTierTicker 😂🤣

[@matlindell5022]

Unfortunately looks really cheap in reality.🥴🤢🤮💩

[@Hmmm313]

Just get the 40mm. Thats the best. 35mm is for ladies..

[@TopTierTicker]

Wrong

[@Clyne69]

“3 big problems” continues to praise the watch the whole video. I’m here for the problems not the pros🤌