Swatch Group Crushes The Competition! - Tissot PRX Powermatic
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Thanks again Allan for the loan of another cracker. That is quite the collection you have there. I really like this one, and it has made me go back to the quartz with fresh eyes as well. Not a watch that slaps you in the face with a wet fish, so if that is your thing, look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a 70s style, Gentaesque sports watch form a great brand with a crackign movement, and all the right specs that'll last forever, then go for it. Cheers, Jody
Becoming obsessed with reading everyone’s comments. Great community where folks seem to express their opinions without being aggressive. Also very helpful and diverse comments. I think it starts with Jody. Well done sir! Merci!
I must admit that I learn so much from the comments on youtube videos whatever the topic.Theres alot of knowledge out there.
Hi Jody, the lift angle for powermatic is 47 degrees, the case back is friction and not screw-on and the rate can be adjusted by every skilled watchmaker by adjusting the two eccentric weights on the balance arms.
I adjusted mine to +4 sec/day!
Balance hair spring is antimagnetic Nivachron! Escape wheel and pallet fork are made from synthetic material (non metallic) and therefore antimagnetic as well!
Such a great decision to bring this one back by Tissot. I've always found their modern designs a bit plain but this one has a nice bit of 70's charm to it. A bit large for my 16cm wrist but with how popular integrated bracelet pieces are these days it's no wonder these things are selling like hot cakes.
35mm incoming for us slim wrists folk this year 👍
I like a lot of their retro stuff too. I really prefer the original compared to this one though
I picked up the blue dialed quartz version from a jeweller's in person back in late September '21. They actually offered me the choice of the smaller box like this, or the "fancy" one with the little book on Tissot's history + the catalogue. (Of course, I picked the fancy one)
Glad you enjoyed it Jody. Just a note, I popped an extra couple of links in for Jody. My wrist is 6.7inch. Definitely can be worn on a smaller wrist for anyone considering.
It's not a daily wear for me. It's just something a little different for the occasional wear.
Thank you. Not only lending the watch but rounding it out with some great intel. Hope for humanity!
I've had mine (blue dial) since August of last year. It's pretty much been on my wrist ever since. Best watch I've picked up in years. Wish I could get one in Titanium. Only thing I'd prefer would be bracelet screws.
I recently purchased the PRX automatic blue dial on the leather strap and have to say that it’s a stunning watch for the money. If Tissot ever added an AP style bezel to this watch then it would take it to another level.
So, I bought two: one quartz with a blue dial and one powermatic in white with gold bezel. It is an amazingly great watches. 100% looker. Classic Genta's style.
I imported mine from the US to Ireland back in the summer and it came with a more standard Tissot box. I adore my blue dial auto and it honestly gets the most wear time out of all my watches. It’s very close to perfect imo.
Just to add to this, for myself the main draw of the auto was that dial. In the blue it’s just stunning.
Bought mine in Mexico City on vacation. Blue auto version. Came in a standard box.
I find myself drawn more towards Tissot watches than any other brand. Classic, attractive, good specs and not too far up the price ladder.
I have found myself drawn to more timeless designs over time as well. I think most watches that are Swiss made in the $500-1500 range are safe bets, but particularly Swatch group brands like Tissot, and Hamilton.
I bought the exact same one about two months ago, and I LOVE IT! great watch, great wearability, great bracelet, and a great price also.
I was out with some WIS friends last week and there happened to be someone who was into watches (and noticed our spread on the table) who was wearing the quartz version and I fell in love with it. I am a hardcore automatic wearer but now I have to decide between versions. Awesone video, Jody!
Hi Jody, great review as always. Got my blue PRX Powermatic in July '21 and to me it is a great addition to the collection as a rather inexpensive GADA watch. Do not mind to wear it every day, as it reminds me of the Girard-Perregaux Quartz from 1974, which I inhereted from my father. The latter is by no means a daily wearer any longer, as GP let me know that they cannot fix it anymore in case it breaks. So am glad that Tissot made a stunning watch with great specs at a reasonable price. My only complaint is that the bracelet scratches by far quicker than any other steel bracelet in my watch collection. Oh, before I forget: Got my watch in the full size Tissot box with the microfibre cloth, booklets, etc...
I had the opportunity to look at this watch at a watch dealer the other day and it is beautiful! I agree as you seem to imply that the second hand is hard to see depending on the glare of the dial. Lorier has a very nice blue dial tool watch named the Falcon with a waffle dial that is nice too, but Tissot's has something about it that gives their watch an edge. I also think the case design is something that should have not ever been discontinued from use. What I like about Swatch Group is that they own a number of watch manufacturers that make time pieces to appeal to a variety of customer income levels.
This is the first mechanical watch I’ve ever bought for myself and I couldn’t be happier. Especially since I feel I got a pretty good deal on it at 500 bucks. Looks great on my 8 inch wrist. But I could see it wearing a bit big if you had a smaller size wrist.
This was my 1st Swiss automatic watch a few months ago, love it. Just feels better quality than any other watch I own.
I love my blue PRX. Even though I already have one, the confirmed 35mm version (with more color variations) is also tempting to buy.
A great review Jodi! I was pondering the 2021 PRX when it was first released as that classic design from decades ago would be put into production again. I was tempted by the quartz given the price but when the automatic was announced I wasn't sure about the waffle dial preferring the flat sunburst of the quartz. After a visit to the AD I had a chance to have a butchers at both, I walked out with the auto with the blue dial. In the flesh that waffle dial really works so well. A little bit of something else going on with the light play to distract you from actually telling the time. I've a few Tissot watches and I find them a great honest watches, well finished and accurate for the price. Certainly my PRX gets a lot more wrist time that I would have thought. The packaging on mine was nothing like the box that you had. It was exactly the same as my other Tissot boxes.
Love my quarz PRX in white and gold, now waiting for a custom strap from Delugs that will add even more versatility.
I have the rose gold bezel white dial version and I absolutely adore it I might buy the black one no sure but for the new style box yes it's the new style they're coming with i like the old style
I got this exact watch (black dial) back in December, and it's a fantastic watch for the money. The new 35mm will be quite interesting, it should help out a lot of people who were sized out by the long lug to lug. Also, I got the same packaging, and if you already have a watchbox then it doesn't really matter, but if I had to store the watch in it's original box, I would have much preferred the old box.
Cant't wait for the 35mm version! Hope it is available soon.
Should come out in April!
I agree if it were a bit smaller it would be killer
A nice looking watch from the "70s". I lived through the '70 once and have no desire to re-live it; so it won't be on my shopping list.
I bought the PRX automatic blue waffle dial September last year. Beautiful watch, one my every day wear with my two Steinhart and my Hamilton khaki king Champaign dial. Great value for money and good looking on the wrist. The box was the classic square one with the Tissot book.
Lol blue waffle...
Another great review Jodi, and I definitely agree with your comments on Tissot's value. I'd even go so far as to say that with this and the Gentleman, Tissot now basically owns the US$500-1000 GADA Category, for people looking for just one nice watch, that won't possibly destroy them financially (the quartz models also make great gifts).
I yesterday bought the blue Version and I am impressed so much. Best Value for money. Can highly recommend it.
Picked up my PRX about a month ago at a local AD and it came with the old larger box. It’s my first Swiss piece and I love almost everything about it.
bought a blue one few months ago and i'm buying a black one very soon. love how it fits on my wrist.
That might very well be the new presentation box for Tissot. My last 4 or 5 purchases have come in that box. Maybe they're reserving the boxes we're used to for the next level pieces?
I picked up the quartz version a couple of weeks ago, absolutely love it, even though it is not auto it's still is a great watch. (My one came in the packaging shown in this video), only complaint about the prx in general is that the bracelet is an absolute scratch magnet, so if you're like me and like your watches to be immaculate even after light use, this watch may not be for you, another suggestion is to buy a second bracelet, have one that is perfect and un-scratched, and then one that has wear and tear, as the bracelet is on quick release spring bars.
Cheap steel scratches easily but is also easy to machine so you get what you pay for.
I think the Direnzo DRZ 04 is a decent microbrand competitor to the Tissot.
And the batavi architect which came out just before the tissot
I agree that Swatch comes out with some absolute steals now and again. In my opinion the Certina DS Action GMT in Pepsi colourway is the best sub $1000 GMT on the planet. True GMT with jumping hour hand powermatic 80 movement.
Great review Jody. Got my green dial auto delivered today. Absolutely love it. The green is a bit darker than I was expecting but pops in the sun.
about 2 years ago I was looking to get a Genta style watch and I remember there was nothing in the $500-1000 range. Still today not that much choice but this Tissot is really positioned to make a killing. Nice design, great movement and amazing price for what you get. This one really punches above its price. Great review Jody!
When I saw the quartz I was itching for the auto to turn up then I saw that dial. Pity you can't get a dial similar to the quartz. Bought a Certina instead. Interesting to see the powermatic 80 on the timegrapher, it would be interesting to see what it does in normal use. Mine says -4s on the timegrapher, dial up but I have been wearing it for five weeks now uncorrected and it was +1s this morning.
Hi Phil, I get for Christmas 🎄 a Mido Ocean Star Tribute. Such a marvel.
It has the Powermatic 80 too and so far the rate is -1s
Best!
I picked up my blue auto about 4 months ago. Not my daily wearer but that’s only because I have far too many watches to wear just one piece daily. That said, I do love it but wish, wish, wish Tissot had thought about strap options - especially with a quick-release bracelet. I went ahead and ordered some custom leather straps from Delugs. Not in yet but I’m looking forward to their arrival! Great review Jody, albeit a little late! Love you and the channel anyway!
Tissot was my first stepping stone Into Swiss mechanical watches and I think it's when my love affair with watches started, I was getting suited up for a job interview, as an electrical apprentice, I already had a suit and was comfortable wearing it as I went to a school with a strict uniform policy, so when I suited up, it was practically my school uniform but with a different blazer, I instinctively just put on my old beat up Casio, A version of the F91w, my Dad saw it and said something of the line "are you gonna wear that watch with a suit. No no no, that won't do" He disappeared for about 10 minutes and came back with his Tissot Seaster Seven with the day window in 9ct gold with a red-brown crocodile skin leather strap, it was over 30 years old but look brand new. Even at the job interview the interviewer at the end said of a fairly quick interview: "nice watch", I took it off for him to look at and spent the next 15 minutes talking about watches. I got the apprenticeship in the end. Did the Tissot help? Don't know, it certainly made an impression with the interviewer. My first automatic about 6 years later was a 41mm pepsi dialled Tissot. I don't know if the brand is good or not, but the two I have are among my favourite watches.
Great story. I have connected regarding watches with many clients. Folks let their guard down and you can see who they really are when they talk about their passions. Being a (modest) collector has helped more than a few times in my field. Glad you got the job!
Jody, I totally agree. -10 sec. A day? No, not acceptable. I would go for the quartz too. If you have to bring this one in for a service, it will probably cost an arm an a leg. No the quartz is cheaper and better,. It looks the same, with the same prestige of the Swiss brand name.
Sweet, but I prefer the Gentleman. Definite hint of the Omega Aqua Terra about that beauty.
It's a very popular watch, but IMO it doesn't look either dressy or sporty, just undefined and outdated. I would much prefer the Tissot Gentlemen powermatic 80 silicium, a fine looking dress watch that knows its identity.
Hi Jody, here’s my experience with the PRX.
I bought one of these last September, didn’t do it for me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great watch and the case size was ok for me (8 inch wrists, that helps) but the bracelet was very thin and didn’t feel very solid which had me worried about it on the long term, and that was a massive no-no for me on a watch with an integrated bracelet as you’re basically stuck with it.
The lume was also disappointing and the white date wheel on the dark blue and black dial wasn’t a good choice imho, I also never managed to really bond emotionally with the watch, it just didn’t do it for me.
Maybe I’m a bit nitpicking but those were the reason why I didn’t keep it.
Despite my opinion, I can’t argue with the top notch finishing and quality of the movement which is simply one of the best on the market. It’s a great watch, but it wasn’t for me.
Overall I’d say the Gentleman still is the best everyday watch from Tissot as far as I’m concerned, it’s more versatile and has the better movement.
I've had mine for a couple of months and have to agree with a few points for sure. I've kept it but definitely wouldn't use as a daily, and have seriously considered a Gentleman as well.
Agree with all your points on the Prx , as such I haven’t picked it up despite being very tempted . The pcls on the gentleman keep me from that watch as well . I hate them .
That box is half of what I got with the PRX. The watch is a must have for any senior or new collectors
Bought it last week and still wearing it. It's a great value and great quality watch I really enjoy it
I was surprised by the size of this on wrist. The L2L felt really long which put me off. Definitely one for 7” wrists above.
I nearly bought one at Christmas. I bought a Bulova Marine star in all 'Gold' colour instead.
I absolutely love mine (blue). It's pretty much perfect for the low low price. 100% recommended!
Just purchased the green one with a 30% off. Love it!!!
the dial on the quartz variant is more beautiful, i wish Tissot released that with Powermatic 80
I think there are legs with this design, wouldn’t be surprised if strapped versions come out….with the quick release bracelet and a few options you could mix it up. I understand there is some making straps for these now with different colour leathers
Would like to see a solar option with tapestry dial.
Same approximate price and style as the Tissot, but in my opinion Jody, the Direnzo DRZ 04 Mondial is a far better buy, with better build quality and finishing.
This is my first Tissot and I absolutely adore this watch. The light play(as noted) is ridiculous and is so fun to have on my wrist. The only reason I don’t wear it more is because I don’t want it scratched to hell like most of my watches. Because the light play is so fun I’m worried that covered in scratches it would lose some of that. So the consequence is that I wear it to my office job less and it’s more of a weekend watch for me. Good news is I have a few more watches that I get to wear during the week!
It’s exactly the same story for me. Also first Tissot of mine and I wear it mostly on the weekends as I work on the computer for most of the time and it easy really easy to scratch it. It became one of my favourite watches and I get excited to wear it during the weekends. There is something about this hobby that makes you excited like a little boy!
The gray dial with rose gold is hhnnngggg 🥵👌
That's a beauty!!! Got mine a few days ago but purchased the quartz one. Great VFM!!!
Got a blue version last week. Amazing watch for the money. I much prefer it’s look to the Rolex OP I sold a couple of months ago.
I picked up one of these in the Powermatic 80 blue face version…… thrilled so far great add to my vast collection. Was on fence prior to your video but you helped nudge me to the correct side. Thanks, Brian
Bought mine in November of an AD. Paid €500 and got the old style box. Mine has been running excellent at -0.1s a day, lost 5 s since November 23. Wearing it almost every day
Stunning watch. And great review. I would prefer the Tissot Gentleman. Strap versatility.
Love all your honest videos !!! Really love this Tissot !!! Tissot reek of quality with an affordable price point
Great review, Jodi. Every time I hear people laud this watch I tell myself to give it another chance
and I try to see it with fresh eyes. But I end up with the same shrug. Despite the 70's vibe (or perhaps because of it) it just seems less "classic" and just so neat, so tidy, so inoffensive as to be forgettable. That crown, as a case in point, just looks timid to me. And what seemed to be startling months ago (the integrated bracelet) now just seems like another (albeit one of the first) watches in a design trend. It's a "nice" watch quietly insisting that it's actually a Classic.
Not a fan of the cross hatched(waffle) dials. Otherwise looks like a good one to me. I'd like to pick up a powermatic 80 at some point. Definitely on my radar.
I'd heard differing comments about the powermatic 80 and put off buying one for a long time, its absolutely astounding. No proof that mine isn't a fluke though.
@@philspencelayh5464 I own a mido with the movement and its running great so far. Almost two years old.
@@Psysso good to hear, gives me confidence, mine's a Certina
Hey Jody. I just pulled the trigger for the Blue Face Powermatic 80. Paid US$535 for brand new piece (with the good old huge Tissot box). The watch looks amazing in person (versus picture). It's a belated X'mas present for myself 😊 The perfect Salaryman's "Royal Oak" 🤭
The Tissot PRX 35 millimeter blue dial is a reissue of the 1978 Tissot Seastar so I would choose that! The powermatic 80 Movement is Lazer regulated so it can be regularly maintained and repaired only by Tissot which is expensive and problematic and the quartz is more authentic and accurate!
I really enjoyed this.. I have my Fathers Tissot viso date at least 50 yrs old still keeps time when worn. The other I reciently was in a sort of nicer clothing dept store and the were having Christmas specials. I need another watch like a hole in the head but they had a Tissot Powermatic that had what looked like a diamond dial. for under 600 us. I had no glasses so I took a chance as they have good return policy Imagine my shock when not only diamonds (with card ala Omega) but was also a certified chronometer! Powermatic 80 1853
Tissot have done something smart here, because for the gorgeous dial pattern is also part of the equation whether to choose a quartz or an auto. If I was also available on the quartz models the decision would be clear. But since it's a hallmark of the autos...I'm not so sure. But since I happen to own a Direnzo I'm out anyway. Nice review! 👍
The pop up factory is whimsical and I like it!
The dial upgrade is hard to ignore for the auto. The waffle dial is visually more interesting than the sunburst and the date frame is key
To me its quite the opposite, the sunburst on the quartz is phenomenal.
I bought my wife a Tissot end of November and it also came in the silly pop up box. I like this watch but not keen on integrated bracelet.
That's a lovely looking watch! Very refined and classy.
Had the quartz, but the seconds hand would seldom hit its markers. This annoyance never went away & in the end I sold it.
I'd be tempted by the quartz if I was shopping for that style of watch. I used to scoff at quartz, but after picking up a Marathon Navigator I have come around to seeing the value in a quartz analogue watch.
I saw this watch with a custom leather strap on instagram and it looks divine
Great review, nice macro on the dial. The only thing I don't like is the movement, -10 isn't too bad, but I have all my Vostok running a little better, and if you get one almost out of spec, a watchmaker can't adjust it. Is the Powermatic 80 serviceable?
It is serviceable, although it's a pain to regulate, as it doesn't have a traditional regulator. A trained watchmaker/jeweller should still be able to adjust it using the screws on the balance wheel, but it's not the theoretically-at-home adjustment a traditional regulator would allow.
I suppose the good news is that -10s/day is probably the worst rate I've heard of the Powermatic 80; if the forums and YT comments are to be believed, most seem to run around 5-10s/day fast, which is much better.
Lovely watch. With my ever so slight Nickel allergy, I'm not sure how much I'm going to spend on steel watches moving forward. Whenever I've worn a steel watch for 2 weeks or so, I need to "detox" with one of my Titanium watches - currently either the Tissot T-Touch II Titanium or my Citizen BM8560-11X field watch. I guess there will always be bund straps.
For me, pity the butterfly clasp, nearly perfect. Quartz for me, anyway.
I bought the white dial quartz version for my girlfriend. She loves it. And yes that is the new packing
Jewelry store 10% summer sale + 10% employee discount + 3% cashback = me getting the auto last july for around 500$ 😃
Lovely watch but I just cant get on with butterfly clasps...
Late comment, just got the green for £515, but at that price it was on back order as they kept selling at full price😂, my guy was like "sorry/not sorry....Love it, and even the green isn't so lairy as to prevent it being daylied....
Swatch and their industrial might is crazy.
gonna grab one , love it and tried it on fits perfectly on my 6.75"
Yep, I’ve had a couple of Tissot’s in my life. Pretty good watches. The T-Touch is a little weak (needs surfacing often, and it can cost more than the watch). But, overall, nice watches.
I got a regular box with mine for what it's worth. Great watch!! Really having a hard time putting it down!! Thanks again Jody for the great content and helping me get through my day!!
My wife bought me the PRX Powermatic 80 for my birthday. It's my favourite watch.
I like Field watches for every day use in Summer and Diver models in Winter. I work outside most of the time take them off for abusive work but overall enjoy the gizmo of my Automatic or Windup watches. Quartz have no character but my painting, drywall, dusty place watch is a Casio Quartz or Citizen they never let me down. Anyway dress watch should be Gizmo not reliable. Something to play with during those boring meetings...
Its too big... that 51 just doesn't work on smaller writs. Ive tried it but ill happily wait for a smaller size.
there's a smaller version coming.
what's your wrist size?
Hopefully it would fit ok on a 6.5" wrist, looks like it would just be ok..?
I think I'd probably pick up the quartz version given the price difference and cheaper servicing in the longer term.
@@G-rig6969 i would recommend trying it on. This watch wears large.
Really one of the best watches of last year. I would prefer the dial of the Quartz version, though.
Hey everyone! Over the years I handled about 5 PRX, quartz and automatic. I currently own a blue automatic. Overall I like the look and size of the watch. But honestly I think it’s overpriced. The finishing on the case is good (some angles/chamfers don’t line up perfectly) but the bracelet is a shame for the swatch group… The polished parts of the bracelet are uneven and wonky. Some are straight, some not. It’s like someone (in china) just pushed it against a polishing machine during their break with one hand holding the bracelet and the other hand holding a sandwich… I don’t just want to rant, but I’m disappointed by the PRX… All of the watches I handled had the same issues more or less. I think the price for the quartz version is okay, it’s nevertheless a Swiss watch. But the automatic version is overpriced because they use the same case and bracelet from the cheaper version and slap a automatic movement inside that might only cost a few bucks more. The price difference is not justified in my opinion. Some of the watches I handled had dust under the dial. My current version has a scratch on the rehaut where the date wheel is. 80 hours of power reserve is impressive, but it comes with a price. I rather would have a 4hz movement and “only” ~40 hours of power reserve. For me it feels like a Ferrari with a range of 1.000 miles of range (because inside is a 3 cylinder 1.0 liter engine…). In my honest opinion: Just by the quartz model, because you get nearly the same watch (even thinner than auto) and you safe a lot of money! 👋 - Daniel
yeah I definitely agree, I own a blue quartz and it is a very nice watch to where daily, although the bracelet is a scratch magnet, even when only wearing it from day to day activities.
I tried both the quartz and auto versions last week. I had great expectations of the watch but was very disappointed with the fit and the finish. Price wise I think there are better options out there.
I hesitated to buy this or the ergon adventum-ss-teal and then I opted in for the Ergon and I think I made a good decision. This prx looks great, but the ergon dial is stunning. Ergon finishing is way classier than price tag of 329 usd would predict.
Neat! I'm not a Tissot guy, but I tip my hat off to them, they nailed this one. I've been thinking about the quartz one for sometime now, the temptation is very strong.
Jody, check out the new Casio Edifice EFV140. I have a feeling you might like it.
Great watch. I got my son the quartz last year looking to get the auto for myself later this year. Nicely done, always great videos.
Jody, can you do a comparison of the quartz PRX versus the Pagani Royal Oak, the Cadisen Royal Oak, and the Bliger Nautilus? It could be an affordable integrated bracelet roundup. I would appreciate it, and it would likely get many views over the years
Nice vid, Jody! One thing I wonder about on this one: how’s the hand finishing? Also, I own a couple of watches with no lume, but because of the hand finishing they’re still pretty readable in low light conditions (urban night time). Ever thought about introducing that to a video? Not sure how that would work on camera compared to the eye…
Definitely picking up a blue dial version this year, had my eye on it for a while and that JOMO assurance is a bonus.
well this was a shove I needed. I ordered this from amazon for less than 600 USD. Will be my first swiss watch. it will be here tuesday :) thanks for your video helping me pull the trigger Jody
Yes the new boxes are just not it , i grabed a two tone day date powermatic 80 a few months ago , watch is really great but yeah new box , not as good as a pre packed gift 🤣
40mm is a good comfortable size
I've wanted one since the first time I saw it, gonna see if this year I pick one up
That would make a solid everyday watch! Nice movement, nice design, nice brand. I'm curious though, where are the notches for a caseback wrench? If it's screw-on I would expect to see a way for the tool to grip. Of course, I may just be blind... 😂 Excellent video as always Jody.
Good review, you could tell you liked this more than the quartz