Before You Buy The Tissot PRX...
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- Tissot PRX 35mm vs Christopher Ward Twelve 36mm. Quartz vs mechanical. £310 vs £850. Which one should you get?
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Having grown up in Switzerland I am fond of Tissot and will always choose it. I consider it the most popular, most "familiar" watch brand, almost like Seiko in Japan. In fact Tissot should make its own version of the "Grand Tissot"...
Would buy a Grand Tissot. But not like Longines. But rather like Omega.
Part of being in the group is that they basically already have Grand Tissot in Longines or Omega.
Yeah, but you see, neither Tissot nor Longines are allowed to reach their true potential be ause they *must* use ETA calibers and stay in their designated price brackets. I would have loved for Tissot to recreate the Telemeter at a much higher quality. The original is a 6 figure collectable... the recreation is a 42mm, 2k euro, limited to a 60 uears old Valjoux caliber design.
Longines are pusshing the boundaries of their price bracket recently and the Pioneer line is prestigeous already.
Yet, they haven't created a manual chronograph watch worthy of their heritage yet. They need to be allowed to make their own calibers.
It wouldn’t stand out at all. It would just look like Mido or Certain or Rado’s uninspired offerings.
I'd be down for a "grand Tissot"
I bought a Quartz 35mm Tissot at a discount. The CW would have cost about 4x the price so an easy to live with decision.
Bring back the hands!
This is the hands review video…
I thoroughly agree. He’s fantastic but to watch either way but somehow that talking hand format was just some other kind of magic.
@chrishine8699 it truly was right?
@@chrishine8699 agreed. I still watch the old videos
Yea the (not so) new format just isn’t the one. Think this is great for the personal channels.
I ended up getting the ice blue PRX. It's a simpler design, which I prefer. The CW is really nice though.
The CW is just under 10mm in thickness - not bad at all for an automatic with a sapphire caseback. The PRX auto is about a mm thicker; even the quartz is 10.4 mm.
I can see where the PRX is perfectly adequate and priced very well, but I'd have a hard time not leveling up to the Twelve if I could afford it. It just looks so much better (Glacier blue in a steel case: chef's kiss), and no plastic parts inside. (I don't trust the Powermatic 80 to last for decades, the way a traditional movement would.) Plus, the Sellita movement can be serviced locally, if/when it's necessary.
I think if they took the second hand off of the PRX Quartz, it would elevate it so high
Got my CW XII a few days ago and I expected a lot because of all the hype it got and I can say it has exceeded my expectations. Stunning bracelet and case finishing
I'm seriously thinking of picking one up as well! Having a tough time deciding on the colour... Which one colour did you get?
@@bigdoublet blue
I would take the PRX over the CW everytime. Less than half the cost. It's a no brainer.
I'd rather buy a PRX + Seiko Prospex chronograph
The 12 is more beautiful.
Great video, Andrew, thank you. PRX would be my choice.
I’ve just bought the prx 40mm for around $500, but if I’d had the extra $750 I’d go for the cw xii. Definitely better case finishing on that, but for less than half the price, the prx is a steal
Take the dial and hands from the CW and put it on the PRX and it's a perfect watch. However, the PRX Auto ticks all the boxes, especially for the price. That's why I have the PRX Auto. The additional price of the CW is not justifiable IMHO.
Imho ther are kinda in different price points. Auto prx 700 auto CW12 is like 1200 on bracelet. Is the CW12 a better watch? Yes i think so. But im not sure they really should be competing at the price points. The fact we are talking about the PRX against the 12 Alone sais a lot about it.
And they look completely different. I just really love the PRX case and how simple, flat and linear it is. The CW has that 12-sided bezel(which I think is hideous). Crown protectors, the bracelet is “better”, but I think is too busy.
It’s like comparing a Grand Seiko Oyster Homage to a Orient Datejust homage. Same ballpark, but still very different.
CW fanboys acting like they’re high class because they don’t like the PRX is hilarious though. It’s all personal preference. I’m glad you like it, but the CW probably would be voted uglier in a random poll.
I got the frosted lichen Twelve on rubber and a bracelet. In my opinion, it blows the PRX away in every way except power reserve. I also have the 41mm Tudor Royal with diamond indices, and it is a similar step up in quality, though an even larger step up in price.
Value for money, the CW12 is a clear winner.
The twelve is double the price, so value for money the twelve is deifinitely NOT the winner
@@matyasd007 but you get much more than double in quality.
They really can't be compared, different price brackets, 🤷 they are similar, but that's where it ends, I've got a 40 prx, it's not perfect (butterfly bracelet 🤦 no micro adjust) and does me fine and it didn't break the bank at £600, I'm not a fan of the cw 12 dial, it's just too busy for me...but each to their own....
I guess we just had the pot stirred up. On my left the nice well made CW, on my right the nicer PRX with double power reserve and a lot of brand tradition... Uh oh... Money not being a problem,,, I still want the PRX... But CW already have their die hard followers. Man I love this watch world. I had a discussion with friends earlier and it was stablished that one buy to look good on the wrist and be seen, another one for the thrill of making their money to work so well, translating into good stuff and awesome value. But the best thing is you don't have to get on a list or befriend an AD to get any of these two.
Love the CW; but, that logo, to me, is hideous. Thank you for the continuing superb content.
Ya know I watch every video you put out regardless if I like the watch lol.
Let me save you some time - if you have £500 to spend, get the Tissot. If you have £1,000 get the CW. The end of the video says it doesn't actually come down to this but it does doesn't it?
Similar looking watches. Tissot have the history but i bet the cw is a level up regarding finishing and quality.
CW is double the price so I would expect a step up
I just bought the CW Twelve 40mm in Glacier Blue and can’t wait for it to come in the mail. Nothing wrong with Tissot and their horology. The plastic parts in the PRX movement was a deal breaker for me. Keep up the good work Andrew!
Im actually not a fan of CW dial - its too busy, but the case and bracelet are miles better
Gotta be a Christopher Ward. Leaps and bounds ahead in finishing. Plus more exclusivity
How about the Accurist Origin? It's cheaper than both the PRX and CW Twelve, but it's great quality and based on Accurist's own 1970's era watch. I never see anyone talk about the Accurist Origin.
I totally agree. I have the ladies size in gold and silver. The quality for the price is really good. Highly recommend
Its an homage to the prx
I want to love the 12 but it just looks off for some reason to my eye. Wish I could see it in person.
I can't be the only one who prefers the "50p" bezel on the Twelve, but also prefers the fact that you're getting a better brand for half the price with the Tissot.
Is Tissot a better brand? How do you define better?
Better brand? Ummmm
Brand heritage is almost meaningless when talking about non-luxury watches. Is anyone really impressed by a Tissot? I would say CW's extended return policy and 5-year movement guarantee make it a more consumer-friendly brand...
I simply can't wear a watch without an adjustable bracelet because I can't wear a watch loose on the wrist. It'd be the Ward or the Tissot with an after-market strap with pin and buckle option.
I own the CW Twelve and it’s pretty damn good. I haven’t owned the Tissot so I can not compare but the CW holds up fairly well against my higher end pieces.
The twelve is great but I dislike textured dials. Much prefer my Sealander
My choice is the PRX.
Heritage is most important
I want both!!!
Tissot is nearly impossible to beat at the price point & the PRX is no exception. Ice Blue PRX is untouchable in this segment.
bought the PRX, it is the best proportioned of the two and has simpler design (which makes it look more premium IMO).
I've owned both and the quality of the CW is far far better than the PRX, as are the aesthetics.
PRX is made in China, Swiss "finished" but labelled Swiss Made.
The thing is you got rid of both
I prefer the PRX, mainly because I have one. But the 12 is tempting.
The CW looks more refined and has more brush and finished but the simplicity of the PRX and its charm It is better option for the future.
There is no question, the CW is way more refined and classier. One question: is the word "automatic" on the CW printed in black? That would actually kill it for me... Cheers Andrew, great review as always!
“No question” 🤣🤣🤣 Incorrect … you have an OPINION. PAMFB
Sellita has tweaked the SW200 so that it now offers 42 hours of power reserve. Though I have no inside info, I suspect The Twelve has that newer version and just hasn't caught up their PR material. It's only 4 hours, but hey as Sellita notes likes to point out, that's a 10% boost.
I have tried the prx and I have a Cw and I can tell you the quality difference between the two is huge. The bracelet quality it's far more superior from CW, I don't like the cheap feal of metal on my wrist so CW offers a fat better quality bracelet, I know it's nearly double the money but I personally cannot compromise on quality. Visually CW is also better in my opinion. Shame Cw doesent have the same power reserve like prx 80 huurs. Other than that 80 hours reserve from prx nothing else can beat the 12. CW offers very high quality watches for very affordable prices, Cw is the first step in to premium mechanical watches and plenty to chose from their collection. Shame watchfinders don't take them serious enough to accept them in their stores and web. I think you will attract more customers and have a wider range by adding cw to your portfolio.
Would love to get Andrew’s thoughts on the Nivada F77. It’s a more left-field choice in the same design category and price point as the CW
Its a shame they don't put the upgraded SW300 in their non Ti models or an LJP G100, the former with the new barrel has 56 hours of power reserve, the latter would be a drop in replacement and has 68 hours with a higher beat rate than the powermatic.
Prefer CW although the sellita is not ideal
great choices for the ladies finally!
Is it just me or does the CW 12 dial looks like eggs cardboard ??
top review as always. the best out there !
Guys please have a look at Titoni, you sometimes do “ different” brands but everyone on you tube is basically reviewing the same watches, love the Interplay with Tom it’s entertaining, but do some digging on less known brands please. Cheers
You mean dodecagon, twelve-sided polygon. Dodecahedron is a polyhedron (three-dimensional) with twelve sides.
I like other Tissot models, but the PRX doesn't do it for me. The base of the case is just too blocky, which is an element of the design that reminds me of cheap department store watches from the 1980s.
I bought a CW C 63 GMT because all these TH-camrs say how great they are.
I am super disappointed with this watch. Not even close to being a $1000 watch. Bracelet is the worst part. I wish I would have listened to people on TH-cam
@Txt_OnTelgrm-WatchFinder2 ok scammer. Get a life.
The correct answer is the Rolex 1630 (or the 1530 if you're boring)
*how much did CW pay for this AD*
Can you please do a review about the Jacob Zech watches.
Honestly, I just don’t think you can compare the two. If you like the PRX case,there is just nothing (other than {a bit too close} homages) that scratches that itch.
Two completely different case concepts. Personally I find the 12-sided bezel hideous.
The Christopher Ward is for me. Their newer products are really catching my eyes and they might be the first band I own more than one of.
I own the tissot quartz prx but i would gladly trade it for a CW 12 whenever they come out with a quartz version
Whats the difference between powermatic and the base one ?
Powermatic is automatic, the “normal” is quartz.
The former is charging by wearing it, while the latter needs a battery change every now and then.
I have owned the twelve on a rubber strap for some time, and I truly love it. My question to you is, what do you think of the twelve halo? If it was in 40/41 I would be getting one, the 36 is a touch too small for me.
36 is too small for me as well. Also, what do you think of the dial? I'm quite sad that the textured dial is gone in that version. If it was in 40 or 41 mm, plus still had the textured dial, I would get one. I'm eyeing the glacier blue version.
I like the dial surface of the halo over the bumpy standard one, but some indexes please?
Comparing this two is tricky because even if they sit in the same "integrated category" are different approaches to it. Even the budget is comparable when looking at the respective specs, where one is unmistakably on a budget but still enjoyable, the other is more in the bang-for-buck league. Both are remarkable efforts to relaunch the brands and both are doing it by surfing the integrated wave. But one thing is different and it's the overall quality. If to a non trained eye they could look similar, they are not. The CW has a general overall higher standard, a better movement and, as Andrew said, gives that glimpse of high end that the PRX cannot. And a second aspect is the target they are aimed, the PRX to fashion youngsters, the Twelve to more grown up connoisseurs.
In the end it's more a matter of how many money one can and want to spend. Personally I'd make an extra effort to save more to get a CW than a PRX but I would understand who has a passion but struggles to reach even the PRX budget.
Love CW but The Twelve is an over fussy design that won't age well. The PRX may be simpler and not as well made but it's a reissue from the 70's and as many manufacturers are realising by looking at their back catalogues designers of the past knew a thing or two.
What colour is the CW 12 on the feature that has a bit of the golden edge markers? Someone kind please help id.
"Prismoidal" . . . now that's quite a word.
I was going to buy a Tissot powerrmatic 80, thanks for throwing in this beautiful Christopher Ward watch now it has made me thinking why why do this to me,I was just about to pull the trigger on the Tissot 🤔♥️
Tissot is way better choice. Quality, history, design, and of course price point are the reasons.
This channel is heavily promoting CW, but consult any other watch expert and you'll see. 😊
is it just me or are every piece of macro of the 40mm?
Christopher Ward 12 is the McMansion of intergrated sports watches. The best way I can describe why it just doesn't look good to me. Just meshes things together that add perceived value/quality but as a whole looks like a mess, having weird proportions, clash in styles and is ugly in my eyes. Seems try hard.
That's why the Tissot works better for me. It's simple, takes from it's heritage without trying to something it's not, adding a bit of depth with the waffle dial texture. The integrated bracelet and case is apart of the watch's identity.
Powermatic costed me $400 on discount lol. Regardless it's that one watch that's unique and different than the rest, it's very bold yet simple and I like it. I already have an "elegant" sports watch that's better than the CW 12 in quality and far more classy.
The CW designers merely asked "is it possible?" not "should we?" in regards to the complexity and details of their watch design. The result: a mismatch of different design elements, awkwardness and lack of cohesion. The Tissot on the other hand, while yes it may not have the detail of the CW, is far more aesthetically pleasing and balanced as a design. Sometimes less is more. Hence why the Tissot looks good 50 years later, and the twelve will look outdated in about 10 years.
It's hard to go over the fact that you were mostly focused on comparing the PRX quartz version with the CW 's 12. Not sure if it's the bias or what but it is very apparent.
And I love the CW's 12, I just don't like the way you compared it mostly to the quartz version of the PRX.
I’m not a fan of integrated bracelet watches but if I were, I’d pick CW 12 all the way.
Christopher ward is akin to a fashion brand but targets watch enthusiasts
If you have the money, the CW all the way. The PRX is cool, for sure, but there really is no comparison here. You get what you pay for. Good video.
I would save my pesos a little longer to obtain the fit and finish of the Christopher Ward. Do the resale values differ substantially?
don’t ever think about resell value on those watches….
@@SirMopy Haha you are free to criticize how I might utilize such knowledge but to criticize my obtaining the information at all is indefensible. Voluntary ignorance is rarely if ever a useful strategy.
Lol all good but that’s 40 mm prx!
My purple face 12 ships mid November
I don't like the wide "lug shoulders" on the Tissot, they look sooooo 1970s
The same sellita sw200 movement is in an aliexpress watch for just £200 from brand SH, its a prx clone but much better. Idk how these brand justify £900 for a selitta sw200 movement. Its like these brand are just wants to make big money keeping high profit margins charging £900 for a watch slapping a sellita give a better finish thats it. £50 aliexpress watches are giving that same level of finishing nowadays.
Sry about the price the price for CW 12 is £1050.
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Definitely CW.
Tissot brand just means nothing to me, I’d literally rather not wear a watch. The CW has something, but is a little too bling … I find the Alpina Alpiner watches MUCH better looking integrated designs (but somewhat pricier too).
Bro? You must have 0 knowledge on watches to say something like you just did. Tissot has history and it's the best selling swiss watch by quantity.
On the other hand CW literally has nothing, it's brand praised only by watch noobs and of course heavily promoted on this channel. 🤦♂️
Integrated bracelets ... cringe.
OK, my experience of them is a few decades old, but they are still an instant thumbs down from me ... 🙂
CW all the way.
Both are hype watches. Wish this hype of integrated bracelet, waffle dial, and octagonal case ends soon. Either, you are a lucky, rich bastard to get the real deal, or you're not. Stop kidding
your video is getting so boring， you have already covered these two watches so many times