What They Didn't Tell You About The PRX

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Further the discussion: www.watchcrunch.com/Max/posts/i-de-influence-the-prx-30891

[@KRE8TVT]

Correct your errors

[@amiram8024]

@@KRE8TVT Max is getting soft now and isnt the "Watch Expert" that he thinks he is....

[@hoseachandra1998]

What makes me disappointed is the lack of screw down crown and the case back is a snap on. That is not convincing for swimming at all

[@pattycbproper1080]

I asked Tissot re concerns ( 5:11 ) about servicing "This watch, as all of our watches, can be serviced or adjusted (it is even recommended every 3-5 years). According to our policies, we warranty the availabitliy of the components for 10 years after the end of production. Please also be aware that the watch has to be serviced by an authorized service center in order to be according to our quality standards. Please don't hesitate if you have any other questions. Have a nice day, Tissot team "

[@williamthomas6106]

The whole "screw down" argument is marketing BS. The key is you don't "operate" the watch while in the water. A screw down crown does not "seal" anything. It serves to prevent accidental pulling of the crown out, not to assist in water resistance. Take any basic plumbing fitting and try to screw it together without an o-ring or gasket, and you'll quickly find out how much leak resistance threads provide. 1. 100m of Water resistance is only 10 atmospheres, or 150lbs/square inch. Not a lot of pressure, to be sure. 2. A properly designed seal leverages the outside pressure to create a better seal. As pressure increases, the seal becomes better. In fact in many screw down crowns, the threads are intentionally loose to provide ease of operation and to allow water pressure to leak past the threads so that water pressure helps provide sealing pressure. I have no qualms taking my PRX to poolside or taking a shower with it. I just don't pull out the crown while the watch is in the water.

[@watchnerds]

Hello. Watchmaker here. 5:14 it is indeed plastic, but the "heart" itself is a Nivachron hairspring that basically co-developed with swatch group and APRP, with that it made the watch anti-magnetic, and pallet fork with the escape wheel made out of the composite, it virtually create less friction and less impact. And also those C07 movements are highly serviceable, so it's not just throwaway movement, they use special lubricant compared to the common swiss lever 9415 oil which if other watchmaker out there have the proper lubricant they could fix this watch too, and also the rate is adjustable by adjusting the eccentric screw as FFS it's a free sprung balance. They exchange the movement so the turn around time of servicing is faster while the old movement sent to Swiss to service as we're not only servicing Tissot in the workshop but also up all the way to Breguet which need much more time to spend with.

[@c.f.g.2837]

Thanks for the additional information!

[@WasabiGear]

Where is your service center located?

[@watchnerds]

@@WasabiGear NJ

[@mestoram]

Thanks! I went to the swatch service center recently and they offer amazing customer service

[@borassictime918]

Er “it’s not just a throwaway movement” but “we exchange the movement” 🤔. Doesn’t sound “highly serviceable” to me. Sound like it’s not worth servicing, just replacing in its entirety.

[@meshaalismail]

As a PRX owner I can say that I love it. It is the most worn watch out of my collection. also, I live in Sri Lanka so to get an integrated sports watch at all is a reach but to get on at that price is something else. In Sri Lanka Tissot is like most people's grail

[@galaga8834]

@@nbcuni What a dumb thing to say. Max is one of the most objective people there is in the watch world.

[@galaga8834]

@@nbcuni your wrist must be at least 7 inches to wear this watch.

[@kofiofosu9051]

That’s a wonderful comment. Most people in the world can not afford this watch. It’s rather special.

[@bakuganbrawler200]

Bruh I’m from Lanka too where’d you get it ?

[@edwardmatson9460]

@@nbcuni lol love it

[@nicerides9224]

As a fan of 70's styling and Tissot watches, the prx is by far the best value watch in it's price point.

[@Logonnect]

It has plastic parts that it is not serviceable and any $50 casio will last more than this automatic watsh, so how can it be the best??? Just because you paid %700 for plastic parts watch it is still the best, well my friend sorry to disappoint you but it is a shitty watch and every watchmaker will tell that to you...

[@swiftrealm]

@@Logonnect It's an affordable watch, you wear it for like 10 years then if the maintenance cost is too high you get a different watch. Still great for what it offers. It's not meant to be a forever watch like a luxury Rolex or Grand Seiko lol

[@matyasd007]

@@Logonnectmy friend, sorry to disappoint you but you don’t know what you are talking about and you know nothing about watches.

[@siamsttr]

I absolutely LOVE the PRX auto. My most worn watch amongst many more expensive watches, including a Royal Oak. It's a beauty at this price point, and I couldn't be happier with the impulsive purchase. Oh and also, the movement isn't really a throw-away movement lol

[@Mysteryboy0007]

I find it hard to believe that you would wear a PRX over a royal oak. I also have both. Prx is the best value watch but its not that great.

[@eddiehe7454]

@@Mysteryboy0007 i wear it more than my royal oak. I am not saying it's better, of course not. But for a commoner like me, i only wear the royal oak to nicer places or occasions. I cant afford to get jumped, haha

[@mitchmatic8029]

Not only do I love the PRX, I just got the re-release of the Powermatic 80 Ice Blue, to accompany my quartz mint, and Blue Chrono. And the quartz has got to be THE most comfortable watch on wrist-ever. As an alternative, I would suggest the new Alpina Alpiner Extreme on rubber. Fabulous watch.

[@gtaatmiami]

I have the PRX. It’s my daily watch and one of my favorites. I love the aesthetic of the watch. the sharp edges and the band. The band reminds me of the vintage casios that got me into watches in the first place. For me the design is a perfect balance of 80s scifi-inspired design and the elegance of a royal oak.

[@Logonnect]

It looks nice, but it has plastic parts that it is not serviceable and any $50 casio will last more than this automatic watch...

[@gtaatmiami]

@@Logonnect we will see how it stands the test of time but it’s just my beater watch. My nicer watches are a 16233 Rolex date just with the white pyramid dial and a Longines Legend Diver watch (bronze).

[@laiaga7847]

To offset one of the cons you mention, I own a PRX, and the hands are actually one of the reasons that made me like this watch: they are simple and discreet yet the brush/polish/lume alternation gives them just enough style not to be dull in my eyes That being said, as an alternative integrated-bracelet sport watch there is the Yema Wristmaster, I think it looks awesome as well. It's a bit more expansive (900€ vs 750€ for the PRX where I live) but still in the same bracket.

[@finesse49]

I bought an ice-blue 35mm. I'm happy with the size, there are no gaps on my slightly less than 7" wrist and I like the sunburst dial more than the waffle. I have no problem with owning a few quartz watches. I don't like the designs of the Royal Oak, Nautilus, etc. To each his/her own.

[@watching_nyc]

I love the overall proportions but unfortunately the dial is way too small for my tastes.

[@larsf.4756]

I got the 35mm quartz version for the same reason. It is easy to wear, and is more in line with the sizes of the watches that this design is based on. Also, this is an entry-level watch after all, and you are able to pick these up at a discount. Oddly enough, it's one of the few watches I get complimented on.

[@finesse49]

​@@watching_nyc no one can be criticized for personal tastes (there are limits, though, which are somewhere short of the Invicta gladiator Chrono.😊)

[@ajmarion]

I love that one - my wrist is about 7.25in, and I was looking at the 35mm I’ve blue or mint. I think the smaller one would be very comfortable, and has much better value for money - I have enough auto’s

[@Shawnghoward]

I love my gold-tone 35mm PRX! I don’t love quartz, but my wife prefers it and this is the rare watch we both really like to wear. I’d prefer an eta auto, but not the Powermatic 80.

[@axlxfz2756]

Mentioning that a movement is disposable and without the possibility of service just because it has plastic parts sounds like a snoob phrase, I have read many watchmakers who service this type of watches, the video lacks real arguments talking about the machinery

[@blackout8845]

I can confirm that, if you give the watch to Tissot/Swatch they just throw a new movement in there. They are not worth the time for a service.

[@LogicKidroy]

Get the Quartz instead, thinner more accurate watch.

[@Domowoi2]

​@@blackout8845 Tudor does the same, yet nobody seems to mind that

[@ungabungus01]

@@LogicKidroy not accurate at hitting the markers at least

[@Martinez-sn5qf]

​@@Domowoi2 Tudor will service your watch. Tissot won't service your powermatic 80.

[@raven_of_zoso455]

I am wearing an identical PRX right now. And, last night, I got home from a rather stressful week of work and stuff. During the week, I had a second honeymoon with my discontinued Hamilton Khaki Scuba Navy (the day/date version), but as I was driving home at 3 o'clock this morning, I was only looking forward to putting the PRX on my wrist. Among my collection of 10 watches, the PRX is not the most expensive, nor the most special watch I own, but I do like it a lot for several reasons, albeit at least one of them is sentimental. The main negative thing for me is that it is a scratch magnet. But, I love the feeling of it hugging my 7 1/4 wrist, and the light play of the bracelet is hypnotic. I admit the design is a bit generic whilst at the same time it's unique enough to be its own, and it is plenty pretty to look at. And it does look fairly expensive/ high-end. As for the movement, I've only had it since September last year, and it has been accurate and reliable (but so would even most cheap knockoffs available in Turkish alleys). Maybe my opinion will change once it becomes time for service, but as I have worn this piece for way more than two weeks, and I still smile and get mesmerised when I look at it. The last point I feel to make is the so-called "soul scale," where I feel this might only score 5,5/10. So, it's like a Mercedes, whereas my vintage gold Certina Bristol with an in-house movement is like an Alfa Romeo and nets a perfect 10/10. I do respect your opinion, and I can kinda see where you're coming from. Also, as the PRX is so popular, many brands are trying to get in on the action, and many of them are doing great things for a reasonable budget, and thus gives the average man with a Genta itch more options to not look towards Tissot, and maybe for a reason. (Sorry, I was just gonna make a quick comment, but it got a bit out of hand. The curse of being a former journalist)...

[@vincentcharollais5660]

Absolutly love that watch. And the most worn over a Tudor Black Bay 41 and a Longines Hydroconquest blue dial auto. Even if (and maybe because) it is the cheapest watch of my modest collection. It's class, and I am not too scared about getting it scratched or shocked. It is also the watch I am wearing, the most complimented so far. The 80hrs power reserve keep it always ready to go after a long weekend (time for more casual watches). On the top, lucky me, it wears perfectly on my wrist.

[@WatchMatt]

The 35mm quartz PRX is the one to get. It's cheaper, great size, since these integrated bracelets wears larger and the quartz movement makes it hassle free and true to its origins. If only they came out with the leather straps for the smaller version too.

[@herebarian]

If you do want a 35mm watch, take a look at some of the HMT watches from India. Search for the mechanical ones, and the value for money is sure to make many people happy!

[@ogarzabello]

Nop! The hands never align with the markers, it uses a very low quality movement, and the battery only last 2 years, and the back cover is push-in and push out like a 30-dollar watch, shameful!

[@mapled3135]

For my wife would be great, not for me.

[@juanroyroy2075]

@@ogarzabello Maybe the back cover is easier to take off so that people can replace the battery that lasts two years that you were complaining about.

[@mkyhou1160]

I got the 40 Quartz as I have a larger wrist. I agree the Quartz is the way to go, love mine.

[@matthewkey8150]

The PRX is my first automatic watch. I love it, wear it almost every day. Of all the things mentioned, I agree most that the case shape is a little “boxy and unrefined.” It is a fair jab, it jumped out at me when I first tried it on, but I was willing to look past it because the watch still spoke to me-and it has become less noticeable with time. I get what you’re saying overall, sometimes a watch just doesn’t do anything for you. I feel that way about most (not all) Seikos-it is a great watch company, but when I look at a lot of their pieces it just doesn’t do anything for me.

[@lazylump]

It's now a month later, and I am looking at treating myself to my first automatic watch after completing my bachelors degree (mind you this will be in February so there is some time still, but I like being informed xD). Would you still recommend the watch or have you spotted other options that are a good shout at this price range?

[@siouxperfly]

I've had my PRX Powermatic 80 for about a year and a half now- I have a slightly larger wrist- the curvature of the larger than normal lug to lug actually hugs my wrist nicely- and whenever I wear it I can't believe how great it looks, especially for a sub $1k watch.... outstanding value for money for those of us with the wrist to pull it off. Not one I'd recommend buying online without trying it on first though.

[@fabiansuarez523]

Hello Max, you mentioned there is no other brand to compare in the same segment, other than the big boys, AP, PP, IWC. What do you think about Nivada Grenchen F77, a comparisson between the tissot and this one would be appreciated

[@sobeit712]

I truly respect your honesty. And I agree with you on every point. I saw the watch in AD, tried it on, decided against it due to exact reason about how it wears blocky on wrist. Integrated bracelet is actually not easy to design. You will have to get the proportion exactly right.

[@sakshammahajan155]

Does Seiko propex alphinist compass has plastic movement too . Because i am planning to buy it

[@krle27]

I own two PRX's and I absolutely love them!!!!!

[@chrisbradshaw7708]

I'm happy to see you post this discussion. The PRX was visually intriguing at first, but something didn't click with me. Even when I saw them in person, I wasn't tempted to even try it on. I think your points made here are spot on.

[@sushaantsiingh9106]

The thing is that the quartz 35mm prx is the most faithful reissue of the 35mm quartz prx that tissot used to make, its not the best size for everyone but it is closest to its roots out of all the other prx watches

[@watchnerds]

35mm PM80 with waffle dial is coming. So far in white, black, blue or green variant

[@riverphoenixhenzi7943]

@@watchnerds where did u get that info from

[@flaviusjurj6960]

Hello. They have now released the 35 mm automatic version. It is exactly like the 40mm but more compact.

[@ItsPitterPatter]

But they removed the waffle dial and added gold, definitely not what most people wanted

[@flaviusjurj6960]

@@ItsPitterPatter They released the men's versions, which look identical to the 40 mm ones.

[@flaviusjurj6960]

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[@stephenso3]

@@flaviusjurj6960 which country? can you post the link? thanks

[@tylerlittle7818]

@@flaviusjurj6960 interesting. When is Tissot going to announce this?

[@acp02091]

Not sure plastic means throw away. I know there are Seiko models from the 70s-80s using plastic parts that are still serviceable and in use. Not allowing for timing adjustments though seems like an odd choice.

[@watchnerds]

Because it's not a throwaway movement and yes you could adjust the timing too.

[@thegorn]

It's a throwaway movement. Fact.

[@watchnerds]

@@thegorn unless you're speaking in behalf of the ETA manufacturer or have a knowledge as you work there, it is not a fact. They exchanged the movement in the service center so that the customer received back their watch much more quicker, and then we repackage the movement, ship 'em old customer movements out to Swiss to service to dismantle, wash, relubricate, fixing the parts that needed, broken parts would be collected and remade to become new parts, regulated and tested again, went to QC then repackage it then sent to the service center around the world to use again as an exchange movement.

[@sergelim1990]

@@watchnerds Thanks for the insider knowledge. Despite knowing this as my Hamilton Pilot Pioneer 36mm uses the similar movement, I still love this watch as it is.

[@watchnerds]

@@sergelim1990 Hamilton if I recall didn't use this composite escapement, as it was tech that was made by Tissot in the 80s with their "idea2001" watch with most of the component are made to have a friction and lubrication free, but I don't think they share the movement to another brand, except if it has less jewel than the other similar movement, 23rubies vs 25 rubies, which compensate the two rubies in the pallet fork

[@hbl_channel]

I own this watch. My first mechanical Swiss Made timepiece. My wrist is 6.75 inches. I have to agree that it wears big on my wrist and borderline of what wrist size can take. I changed the bracelet with the OEM Leather Strap from Tissot (Alligator Blue). It feels better on the wrist and it hugs the my wrist very well. Not the most comfortable at first and it needs a break-in time but if you can pass that stage it feels and looks awesome. I find the movement very accurate. I have 2 quarts movement beside it when I was testing its accuracy, and I can say is very accurate and true to the 80 hour power reserve. Not a perfect watch but I love it for it looks and for the price of money I paid for it.

[@antisanta4668]

For those non-watch snobs the PRX quartz is a great alternative option and I still love mine. The hands and face go together and the price is incredible.

[@ahha6304]

I have Seastar instead but same calibre. I just faced that "easy to move" by myself when I try yo remove the strap by my own just to get a picture of its back, and it keeps working for few hours after I finished re-installing my strap.

[@tinentdan]

For a similar price, I bought the Seiko Alpinist, the one without the internal rotating bezel, or "Baby alpinist" as some call it. It isn't without it's flaws, but the gorgeous blue dial, 200m water resistance, and an overall nice and comfortable design, make it in my opinion a good option of getting a sporty watch with some dressyness to it, which has some explorer vibes without being a straight homage or copy.

[@simonthomas5113]

Agreed, I really love my green dial Baby Alpinist. I could build a three watch collection with it if forced to.

[@MrTaib-kj4ib]

What are the flaws with it?

[@tinentdan]

@@MrTaib-kj4ib Just meaning that it's not perfect, but some things I can say are: It has a lot of polished surfaces and doesn't seem to have much hardening treatment, which maked it a scratch magnet. Being a kind of field watch I think it would be better with more brushing. It could have a bit more lume. Only has little dots. Being of the prospex line, and not having a particulary pretty movement, i wouldn't have given it a show caseback, and made it a bit thinner in the proces. I''ve read that the movement isn"t as relyable as other ones by seiko. The unsigned crown isn't a flaw, but having a signed ctown would have been nice at it's price point.

[@VASILLEVSKI1878]

Just bought a PRX with the Green dial for my birthday and I am amazed at how clean and how high quality it is. Looks so much better in person.

[@seven921914]

I own a PRX with the blue waffle style dial on a leather strap and this piece is so freaking dope. This piece was a steal having only paid $470 for it from Jomashop to boot, no complaints whatsoever here😊

[@Petruscaceres]

I actually do not believe you. It feels like you made a “hater” video to get more views.

[@XxxXxx-yh5gz]

Yep, that’s all that I picked up from here. Even watches that cost as much as a house still have flaw. It’s the way he structured his video strikes me as I’m not like other guys type of things. He pointed out the flaws, but they are nothing big as he made it out to be

[@Peskarik]

That's your opinion. And that's his opinion. I did not like 40mm PRX, did not wow me at all. But I bought 35mm PRX auto for my mom, she likes it. 35mm looks better than 40.

[@KLucero22]

What’s not believable? Plenty of people don’t like the PRX. And he mentions a great

[@vardhankamat4225]

Bro please tell me whether Prx powermatic is serviceable or not , it’s going to be my first ever expensive watch but this video got me into dilemma to buy or not

[@jacobliddiard158]

​@@vardhankamat4225Ask Tissot themselves. They should be able to service it.

[@Zeitlost]

I also own the PRX. Great watch and my most complimented watch by far. I highly recommend it but the 40mm wears very big on smaller wrists. My wrist is 18cm and fits perfectly.

[@AlbanianRS]

Are you saying 40mm fits perfect on your wrist?

[@tomasnadassky1642]

I agree, I own 7 Tissot watches, two of which have sentimental value and 5 bought by myself. PRX is a watch I have not connected with, bought it because of the hype and tried to love it without success, people need to realise it is not for everyone and really does not wear comfortably on my wrist at all…

[@brotendo]

You're the only review that mentioned the plastic parts in the movement of this watch, making it impossible to service. Subbed.

[@watchnerds]

It's very serviceable, and whoever couldn't service this movement, they shouldn't done so in begin with. And composite on watches has been existing for quite a while, in fact, date mech on japanese watches and also used on Omega 1xxx movements, lemania 5100s which some wheel and bridges and 1861's chronograph wheel brake, valjoux 7750s hour counter brake too, and also Tissot Idea2001. I think "the controversial" usage of composite element in the escapement pretty much even now in Tissot watches was also due to their research on that Idea2001 watch too, which have less friction during the runs of it, and it's also part of their heritage too, though Swatch also used the Tissot tech in the watch they produce. And it seem at some points there's just a stigma about any formulation of "plastic product" as cheap, while the process that produce that escapement is actually quite a technical achievement in and of itself. And also I haven't seen yet C01/C07 composite escapement melted by far inside a movement due to impact which happens during the locking phase of the escapement. There's nothing I could say about this as it's still a pretty new like from 2008. Though, from what I see from the Tissot Idea 2001, the escapement was "self lubricating" too, and due to less friction I guess there is less heat that was being generated by the impact of the working escapement, though there is the wear and tear factor that could happens with this escapement, I might have to mention too that the normal steel grinding against ruby for quite a long time could also produce the wear and tear of the ruby itself starting with scratches then the steel and the ruby was eating themselves out, just like sapphire crystal of a watch that has been worn for quite a bit without care, it could led to scratches too. Conclusion, material wise, it'll just behave like the usual escapement, have to be maintained too, though I might add it should be handled carefully as you don't want to deform the escapement at all, which would mess with the geometry it was produced as accurately as possible, causing bad performance if used.

[@KBD-ONE]

I don't trust anyone that never mentions the 90s era Omega Constellation when they talk about this watch

[@myknife_life]

Did you recon that the 7750 also has „plastic“ parts in it? And this is a reliable and highly appreciate movement.

[@babindinda9414]

This is an amazing video and absolute hats off to a creator who can objectively look at a product, especially one that be so beloved by so many! Really awesome video! As a Tissot owner, I have my biases but the criticism is absolutely true!

[@MdAzad-hb7vc]

You are a brave man! I actually thought of getting one untill I tried one on my wrist. My cravings went away quick.

[@tiagodvt]

Well, I absolutely love the PRX. Probably my favourite watch out of my 22 watches and I have various of the sameish price point and some even more expensive. I certainly have watches with better specs, be it screw down crowns or casebacks, be it 300m of WR, whatever. The PRX is not perfect of course (no watch is!). We all would like a 4hz movement, screws on the bracelet, maybe for it to be 2mm smaller, whatever. It's a 600 dollar watch and Idk why, but the truth is that when I put it on it just feels right and at the end of the day, all I care is that a watch is beautiful and feels right on my wrist while telling accurate time - and the PRX certainly does all that for me. I guess we can't all be the same - and that's the beauty with watches. Plenty on the market for all of us to enjoy!

[@ofb7212]

Love My PRX blue Powermatic. Comfortable with a great looking dial. The thing that keeps me going back to it is the way the watch and bracelet play with light. It sparkles and moves me like no other affordable watch I have seen. I can't spend thousands on a watch. I really appreciate Tissot giving me the opportunity to enjoy this fine of a watch for $500 US. 😊

[@CuriousObserver]

The way a wave of light comes across each link of the the bracelet is amazing. I catch myself fascinated by it so the time.

[@mantisshadow8990]

Btw it should be noted that a 35mm PRX with the Powermatic 80 is on the way. There was even a review on youtube recently however it was made private I believe because Tissot did not want it out as yet so pretty safe to say it would be coming sometime soon.

[@mdfadzlisahat2421]

One of the biggest plus points is the value of the PRX (which you highlighted as well), especially in quartz. I have the blue and black Powermatic versions as I prefer mechanical watches. The watches wear well on my wrist and are comfortable to wear. One of my more-worn watches (though a recently-acquired Black Bay 58 seems to be taking over for me).

[@mellymoo_eats]

I bought a PRX for a Christmas gift to myself and I must admit that the 35m feels like at toy on my wrist. So I opted for the 40m on my 6'5 inch wrist, yes it's a tad big but I prefer if they made a watch which was around the 37 or 38 would been perfect.

[@cassiusle]

The size is my biggest gripe - totally hear you on ‘why can’t they make watches in the sweet spot of 37-38mm. That size is perfect for the average male wrist size.

[@Staniel_]

nail on the head. i just wish the links that meet the case was more maneuverable because that can look funny in a number of wrists

[@Foxrock321]

I bought the powermatic 80 with the green dial…paid $750 it’s a nice watch that’s part of my rotation..my wrist is a mighty 7.25”. And fits like a glove..oh, one last thought, if I’m going to be in dicey locations not as safe as I’d like, I’m keeping my Omegas and Rolex at home..the PRX will tell me the “time” just fine ..

[@nobbynoris]

If you've got 7.25" wrists you're probably gonna be fine in the ghetto.

[@KonstantinosZiovas]

what about the Baume and Mercier Riviera. A super amazing integrated bracelet watch with textured dial, as a step up from the Tissot? It is an amazing truly super high end luxury watch for 2k euros.

[@borassictime918]

Big brand watches will inevitably be built around a cost/margin model to cover their higher fixed costs and facilitate retailer margins. It’s for this reason that low-overhead, direct-to-consumer, microbrands can deliver what many perceive to be a better price-quality product. This doesn’t make the PRX a bad watch, you simply have to recognise it is a compromise that can deliver the 1970s integrated-bracelet look, and, as many reviewers have noted, the quartz versions may therefore actually represent the better choice.

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Owner of a green dial PRX for 1.5 years after watching reading and seeing PRX mania for a year. Ill admit i had a honey moon phase that sort of went flat after 3 4 months. Bought a few pagani designs and San martins ( san martin is the FAR superior watch) (paganis are spec monsters) and despite it feeling or looking a little idk wonky with the giant first lug idk it just kind of fell into my MAIN rotation. 1. Its ALWAYS ready for fun. 80 hours is fucking nice. 2. It runs +1 swcond a day for 18 months laying on oys back. And in the real world always has perfect time. 3. Its one of if not the most comfortable watch you can own. Jubilee and presidential bracelets are both top as well. ALL 3 bracelets are a wash. Great. Phenomeninal. 4. The watch has been through a LOT of welding machining cleaning grinding. It never complained. 5.rsndomly.its onmy wrist. 6. Im going to buy a fluted 18k bezel model with the blue dial. This watch is durable gorgeously made and has earned my full respect

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

No watch catches light like this one does. The ONLY hesitation I have is with the movement. 1 it cannot be regulated. 2 IT CAN BE SERVICED but it does have plastic parts

[@70s80sVintage]

As a man with a large wrist...the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 fits perfectly. Its a beautiful watch for the price. Have three in my collection and love all of them.

[@fateequinox8196]

The PRX is absolutely wonderful and I feel connected everytime I wear it. The powermatic 80 is also one of the most serviceable and reliable movement of all time. Not sure what this video is on about and to be honest kind of a lowlight from the other great videos

[@thegorn]

It's not a serviceable movement - it has to go back to an AD for serving because of certain regrettable factors, like no regulator, and plastic parts. Didn't you watch the darn video?!

[@JoeMenjivar]

Calling the Powermatic 80 disposable was a wild thing to say, my man is just looking for some engagement.

[@buttonsama5751]

You gave alternatives under 500 but none of them has integrated bracelet. Unfortunately prx is the only affordable around 500 Swiss made integrated bracelet

[@ralphpagan5224]

I love my PRX! I watched this video to see if I could find something to not like about it, and after watching your video I still love my PRX!

[@chiguy750]

I bought the Ice Blue because I love the dial color. At my age I will poop out before the watch. The worst part of the watch is the bracelet clasp pushers. They dig into my skin. What were they thinking?

[@JoeSmith-ge8bz]

I have the 40 ice blue automatic and it’s beautiful a little overhyped the only problem is that I can’t get the perfect fit it’s either too tight or just a bit loose but it does lay flat on top of your wrist so it really doesn’t move if it had a few micro adjustments it would be perfect

[@sarahmoore786]

I was having that trouble with getting the correct adjustment on the strap. I found that half a link would be either too loose or too tight. I found that removing both half links and replacing them with one full link got a great fit. Hope this helps.

[@gabrielremolina2827]

I've never related so much to a video in such a while. I also don't see the hype and your statement about watch companies not making more 28/29 mm watches is spot on

[@shaagaknowsyou5295]

I looked at this but decided on the Seiko Alpinist 1959 in the green dial. Removed the leather strap and bought a Strapcode beads of rice straight end bracelet for it and it made a great daily beater that you're not worried to wear around and about in London. For a cheap daily watch, you just cannot beat Seiko.

[@shaagaknowsyou5295]

@@BrianDPrice1 get your money game up boyyyyyy

[@Kaihl]

I couldn't afford the automatic since I just recently got a job and I'm so happy with my Quartz It looks so darn well and its my first ever watch and it made me feel so confident it made me feel so happy just looking at it which makes it the best watch for me.

[@markeecoward]

I love my PRX but i went with the quartz, as i thought the automatic was a little expensive for what i was looking for. I also wanted an everyday watch that i didnt have to worry about knocking around and dont like wearing my automatic watches for that. Plus a sapphire crystal for £300 was a steal. I did go with the 35mm though as i have small wrists and with the extra lug to lug because of the bracelet, it works perfectly for me. I am 100% in agreement about the dial hands though, i wish they looked a little nicer. But for an everyday wear im really happy with it.

[@Emach76]

I still love mine but I had no idea there was plastic in the movement and the small crown bothers me a bit when winding it. Your other points don't hit for me because I have a 7.5 inch wrist and it fits like a glove while looking like Baywatch lifeguard on the wrist. The throw away movement point is debatable because Tissot will service it (at a cost) after warranty is up.

[@watchnerds]

Pallet fork with the escape wheel made out of the composite, it virtually create less friction and less impact as the 80h barrel carries a lot more torque than the other movement around the same range in the market.

[@cristianosamble]

THANK YOU! I was about to buy the 35mm automátic but I'll stick with the quartz one. Does anyone know if a mint 35mm quartz version will be around?

[@johng.6222]

I ordered mine on April 30th and received it today. (Ice blue dial) I powered it up and waited 30 minutes put it on my timegrapher and was amazed to find that it was - 20 seconds with a beat error of 2.4 ms in multiple positions. And I noticed that it is not able to be regulated. Literature I have read tells me that it was supposed to be "laser" regulated at the factory... I don't know what kind of laser they use but somebody screwed up

[@watchnerds]

So... I don't know why everyone freaking out about this because since history... Any big watch manufacturers do regulate the balance weight by removing the material on its rim thus making it "balance" with laser, thus laser regulating. It has to do with the regulating organ poising, not fine adjustment, so it could have better isochronism. But fine adjustment in this movement can be done by adjusting the inertia of the balance, rotating an eccentric screw in the balance spokes like gyromax in AP or Patek, instead the active length of the hairspring. And also, you might need to increase the sensitivity of your timegrapher microphone as the escapement has less friction and also self lubricating, it won't make a loud tick tack sound that would be detected by the timegrapher, even our timegrapher is put inside a container that insulate sounds to get more accurate reading.

[@ladykoala208]

I don’t agree with your video but I do respect your comments. First of all, since when do “all of us want 38mm or 39mm watches”? No sir, I have a 6.25” wrist and my 35mm works a treat for my wrist. Do I wish it was bigger? I think 36MM would be better but hey, I am just glad a manufacturer thinks of doing watches for the small wristed folk like me! Do I still love my PRX? Yup, I sure I do!

[@oguzb.7033]

KZbin is full of Prx reviews and i have seen quite a lot, of course all of them had also some negative comments with positive things, this video is like a summary of all criticisms as it aimed to, good search on it and will get good number of views as it aimed to :)

[@diwansher]

hi kindly post your opinion about PRX quartz not powermatic

[@davidhansen429]

What do you think of the Maurice Lacroix Aikon in comparisen with the PRX?

[@turtleh]

The 35mm in blue powermatic is my second most expensive purchase after a vintage omega seamaster. It is my "grail" and it has scratched my itch for looking at different watches to continue buying. While I don't abuse it and wear it on days or occasions where I'm clearly going to mess it up like gym or working on site, I don't baby it, its got minor scuffs all over the bracelet already. But it has become part of my basic uniform. You're spot on with the nit picks, but at the pricepoint you're right nothing else brings the same design and value.

[@GuyInPinkShirt]

I’m waiting for the ice blue auto to be restocked. As far as serving, I thought these movements are affordable “off the shelve” movements? Would you be able to just replace the movement in 5-10 years which would cost less or the same as a service? Anyway, I enjoyed the video and the information. As a newbie in watch collecting I like watching videos like this

[@Nick-lm5lz]

I'm looking for a orange/ yellow/ red dial for around 300-400$. I already have an orient and a Seiko. Any suggestions ?

[@mrdisco99]

I was skeptical about the movement, too, but apparently Tissot does fully service these movements. They can be regulated, but it requires beyond amateur expertise, which also applies to many more expensive in-house movements. These plastic escapements have been around for about 10 years now and they seem to be fine on longevity. Plastic has its disadvantages, but it is light and self lubricating, eliminating the need for pallet jewels. If you're looking for a purely traditional mechanical movement with a smooth 4Hz sweep, this won't be for you, but if you're OK with some innovation, the Powermatic 80 movement is not bad.

[@lukijanmusicki842]

I am owner of Tissot watches for about 30 years: PR 100, PR 50, PRS 516, Visodate, and then one day I go to buy PRX quartz and when I finally put watch on my wrist it felt incredibly cheap and I just can't explain why. After that I ordered Roamer Stingray R7 and when I open the box I just saw most beautifull watch with integrated bracelet ever. And whatch cost 220 USD but look's like 2000!

[@stevensteven3417]

So if there is no regulator how are you supposed to regulate the watch after you dropped it or bumped into something and it runs off.

[@yaaxarr8977]

The only PRX I am into is the quartz one so far. Powermatic80 is not growing on me. Thanks Max !

[@jomni]

Same. Quartz really have more value. Better dial. And it doesn’t overlap with my Royal Oak.

[@CarlosAguila]

Max you may not be thrilled by it - but your wrist -- like mine is elegant and that watch looks good on us. Regardless of we love them (or not). It looks good on you.

[@charleschaimkohl]

As a PRX owner, I can agree, but I would still argue that this is one of the best watches you can buy for $600 range. People approach me and they're easily fooled by the price

[@mtflight]

Correction 4:41 you can definitely adjust the timing. It has a free sprung balance. The regulation is in the two screws on the balance wheel. It can be adjusted by turning them out to slow down or in to speed up. Rather than changing the effective length of the spring it is like a Patek or a Rolex now.

[@thegirthquake8574]

I disagree with your saying that 39mm needs to be the norm-- I have an 8" wrist and think the normal PRX is the perfect size.. for me.

[@ismailmusiccrews240]

I experienced similar thing, last week I just discovered the PRX and was really interested. However, when I went to try it in store, I didn't feel anything. It looks great on the website but it's just not for me.

[@garyhost1830]

Prx owner here. I bought it because of its great specs. Gave a few as gift to family members. I completely agree. I feel nothing while wearing it. Sits a touch big but the 35 felt way small. Still saphire crystal and swiss movement for cheap. I don't regret it but I don't love it. Next watch will be the grand seiko skyflake

[@Area_man115]

What size is your wrist?

[@garyhost1830]

​@@Area_man115 g'day mate. Smaller wrist. But after wearing it for 8 month I very much like it and it hasn't left my wrist

[@bsuper80]

I have the PRX in green. Absolutely love it. I switch between the bracelet and the rubber straps (black and green) every so often. Like you said it’s not perfect, but what watch is? It’s a regular part of the rotation for me.

[@trueborn7323]

The 37/38mm point is great. I would love that

[@matey1312]

Its only a few parts that are out of plastic and there is a version of the movement without plastic so would it be possible to switch those parts out? The quality of the watch other than those plastic parts is so high for the price and it just looks beautiful. So maybe a switch of parts or the entire movement would be worth for big fans. Maybe Tissot themselves will put a more Premium Version out if they recieve enough feedback/critique about the movement.

[@watchnerds]

Composite (the so called "plastic) on watches has been existing for quite a in fact, date mech on japanese watches and also used on Omega 1xxx movements, lemania 5100s which some wheel and bridges and 1861's chronograph wheel brake, valjoux 7750s hour counter brake too, and also Tissot Idea2001. I think "the controversial" usage of composite element in the escapement pretty much even now in Tissot watches was also due to their research on that Idea2001 watch too, which have less friction during the runs of it, and it's also part of their heritage too, though Swatch also used the Tissot tech in the watch they produce. And it seem at some points there's just a stigma about any formulation of "plastic product" as cheap, while the process that produce that escapement is actually quite a technical achievement in and of itself. And also I haven't seen yet C01/C07 composite escapement melted by far inside a movement due to impact which happens during the locking phase of the escapement. There's nothing I could say about this as it's still a pretty new like from 2008. Though, from what I see from the Tissot Idea 2001, the escapement was "self lubricating" too, and due to less friction I guess there is less heat that was being generated by the impact of the working escapement, though there is the wear and tear factor that could happens with this escapement, I might have to mention too that the normal steel grinding against ruby for quite a long time could also produce the wear and tear of the ruby itself starting with scratches then the steel and the ruby was eating themselves out, just like sapphire crystal of a watch that has been worn for quite a bit without care, it could led to scratches too. Conclusion, material wise, it'll just behave like the usual escapement, have to be maintained too, though I might add it should be handled carefully as you don't want to deform the escapement at all, which would mess with the geometry it was produced as accurately as possible, causing bad performance if used.

[@jomni]

I have AP Royal Oak, PRX quartz 40 and 35. I love them all. PRX quartz > powermatic because I already have the Royal Oak for my automatic fix. Quartz have better sunburst dials than the powermatic waffle. And no overlaps with my Royal Oak sometimes I need a quartz or I’m going travelling or venturing out to unsafe places.

[@SubashG-cr3sv]

You guy's have PRX. I only have an HMT kohinoor 17 jewels aftermarket dial handwinding watch with 42 hours of reserve. You wear this, the movement is made from brass and steel but after wearing this you would definitely tell that your PRX is a gem. I could see real quality on those steel.

[@flawlesskid]

As a PRX owner (chrono) I really appreciate that he didn’t just bash the watch like some others who flatly say it’s the worst watch in the world. He gave good detail in explaining why he things it’s not the watch for him. 2-3 Respectable respectable critiques to a very popular watch design.

[@samckwong]

i just got my iceblue prx last week, still wear it everyday. love it. Although its quite acheap watch for my status but I won’t care others’ think.

[@Uncle_Monkey]

I was just about to buy a used prx patisserie dial, but changed my mind. Than you.

[@watchnerds]

You gotta get a new one. The bracelet on this is a scratch magnet and it's pretty difficult to refinish like new.

[@m.e.p.r]

Nice video as always...going to be fiery in the comments though lol. I disagree with two of the points made here. I'm not a PRX owner, but my "hot" take is: 39mm being the "perfect" case size. When are we going to stop referring to this as the "perfect" size. It's so crude and inaccurate. Design and anthropometric data has so much more to it than than a diameter. And, it also depends on what your preference re style is. There are plenty of 39mm watches that wear absolutely terribly for certain people. Having plastic, replaceable parts is not a bad thing, in fact, far from it. The "plastic" in the PRS is a polymer called "PEAK" I believe. It's used by Richard Mille and many of the Zenith technical models. The properties it offers often rival steel re rigidity, weight and resistance to thermal distortion/expansion. Brands like Rolex regularly replace parts when you send them in to be serviced, because it's quicker, easier more cost effective and results in better accuracy. Replacing parts is common at all ends of the watch spectrum and especially at the vintage end.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yes case/lug design has huge impact on wearability. Just didn't have time to get into the weeds 👍

[@SilverBackELTorro]

Nah. I bought the powermatic. Its beautiful ❤

[@matthewhowell1455]

Hey, Max, you are not alone! I am not a fan of the PRX either. Tried one on, and it just didn't click for me.

[@weezkidtube]

Everytime I put on my PRX quartz, it reminds me the simple days of buying things for the fun of it. I just wish I didn't grow old.

[@anthonyjarrad141]

I love that we all don't agree and don't love the same watches. For me I only have time for no-date autos, my 8" wrist allows for the Quartz PRX 40mm to wear well, and I'm enjoying it

[@dddmmm21]

Same boat here... I bought it as one of my first watches and I forced myself to like it (after all, everyone else was loving it)... After I gathered more watches and found out what "loving a watch" really is, I sold the PRX for a profit without regrets.

[@Dondaddyh]

I recently got a Maen Manhattan, 37mm integrated, the PRX has no wrist time now, Any offers on a green dial PRX 80?😂

[@anthonystevens8683]

It's always great to hear your thoughts Max and I tend to agree with them quite a lot of the time. OK confession time, I have the PRX along with some more and less expensive watches. I also knew before I purchased the watch that it may have synthetic parts and it could be difficult to regulate outside of the factory. I also checked the factory service costs and they seem reasonable. I'm not that bothered if during service if the regulator bits are replaced or the complete movement, given labour costs it could go either way I guess. For a complete service the cost is cheaper than I can get locally and I get a 2 year warranty on the service. Oddly I did connect with my PRX and even after around a few years I still enjoy wearing it but we're all different. All good that we appreciate different watches for different reasons. All the best Max. Once again it's great to hear your thoughts.

[@renehernandez6905]

What is the price to service powermatic 80 at factory?

[@classicbrudda2316]

will the watch last longer than 5 years? im looking to buy a prx 35mm and dont want it to be a throw away😂

[@Wooster_]

I’m from Long Island NY. I literally just got back home from buying a tissot prx blue dial in Brooklyn from fb marketplace. Cost me $200 from some college kid that got this watch as a gift. Wearing it while driving home made me realize it kinda looks better in the pictures… I thought it was an awesome deal. But now not so much. I’m kinda over it already. And the drive was only 45 minutes.

[@Dmp287]

As a PRX owner, I still love the watch. Only thing that bothers me is that it’s a bit too big for my 6,2 inch wrist and the 35mm is too small. And the butterfly clasp is amazing, but it also means no micro adjustments and it gets really uncomfortable if your wrist swells. So probably have to add a link and wear it a bit loose

[@johnt2694]

Interesting about the “disposable” movement. Thanks for vid!!

[@watchnerds]

Which isn't 😅

[@boutchmanz]

I disagree with the complaints about the 35. First of all I don’t have to “settle” for quartz - I often find quartz easier to own, grab n go. And no, people don’t ONLY want 38mm. Whatch companies make the full range of sizes and they all sell fine in their respective markets. Why would the world tailor it’s creativity to the vocal minority of people who ONLY want 37-39mm? Other than that great video (and I mean that)!

[@denis3208]

Well I'm usually a dive and classical dress watch guy, but for some reason PRX looks really good, I like it way better than those 30x more expensive ones. I'm going to go look for it in a store in January to see how it looks in person and how it feels on my wrist and if I like it I'm going to buy it. Some watches are just boring to some people no matter what others think of them so its ok to not like something others love.