Tissot PRX - Should You Buy The Quartz? The Auto? Or Neither?!
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Thansk again to Kevin the Scotsman for the loan of his brand new PRX. I like it, and I like it in quartz. But unless you simply must have one, maybe hang on for a bit to see what the auto does to the market, or wait for supply to hit the grey market. Cheers, Jody
The quartz version seems more in keeping with the technological innovations of the 1970s and compliments the style of the watch.
I agree
Definitely agree also...plus I hate the waffle dial of the p80
It sure does. Just make sure that the second hand doesn't miss its marks because apparently that's been a thing.
@@mrjones6770 I agree that the quartz version seems more authentic for the time period that it represents but I love that waffle dial. 😁
@@AvroBellow love the waffle dial and the artistry of the automatic. The difference in accuracy is completely meaningless relative to the practical application of any watch. See Movado.
Inspired by the original from the late 70's when quartz was rocking the watch world. Quartz is the most appropriate movement for such a piece In My Humble Opinion. Excellent Review Jody!
A good quality quartz movement in a very good looking watch for a reasonable price. It's a winner for me.
I'd go for the quartz - to get that full late '70s experience, when quartz was all the rage.
Absolutely agree.
If you ever buy a 3 handed quartz watch it should be this one.
The 'quartz crisis' is something that you need to be older than me to fully appreciate I think, but given the industry only ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ started to recover in the last 20-25yrs it's safe to say that we'll most likely never experience anything like it ourselves - smart watches or not.
That is - IMO - something to celebrate. And this piece does so.
Completely agree.
Fully agree, quartz is part of the design basics for this specific piece
I will wait on the 60's experience model... thank you sir
@@armandr1613
Ha! That's funny.
I've been getting these PRX 80s style ads for awhile now on youtube. Love the style of the ads.
I bought one today one from the Tissot boutique here in Sydney. The blue and white dials are sold out, and after my purchase there's just one black remaining. I asked when the Powermatic 80 will be in store and they gave a tentative estimate of about two months. Something to consider; the full length PRX bracelet only just fits my 8-inch wrist, but the Tissot store will order in two extra links for you completely free of charge. I'm really happy with my purchase, it's a beautiful watch.
I just ordered the 40mm PRX quartz with the blue dial. I absolutely love the vintage style along with that GORGEOUS bracelet!!!! Can't wait for it to come in. So glad I pulled the trigger and decided to get this watch for my 40th birthday
I like that. Wouldn't normally go for a style like this, but this one for some reason, is really really smart. Bought my daughter a Tissot for her 18th, and I have to admit to being very impressed with quality - even the packaging is top drawer. very understated, very cool and I do like the unfussy dial too.
Nearly 2 1/2 years later. I finally pulled the trigger on a quartz PRX. I can't wait to add it to the collection. Really happy I waited so I could let the market cool off and take my time to really think about getting one vs my regular habit of buying it hours after seeing a review on your channel. Always fun to revisit these videos after you purchase a new piece. Can't wait to get a video of it on my channel here soon.
if you don't mind, how much did you pay? Heavily in love with this watch but need to know how lighter my wallet will go.😅
Man love these videos. I do reviews as well and I must say this is one of my favorite channels to I never miss a video. This has been one of my sources of inspiration hands down. Keep it up!
Jean-Claude Van Damme wore a Tissot in "The Expendables 2". If it's good enough for JCVD, it's good enough for me!
😊🇧🇪
Jean-Clauda Van Damme was rolling around with gypsies in cheap cars from the 1970's in Bucharest last year lmao
Do you know which type?
Actually pretty sure he wore a Jacques Lemans JL-1-1652F
Love your honest review !!! Planning to buy this beautiful piece
Another excellent review, thanks Jodie !
its shocking that Swiss luxury brands are producing higher quality watches for cheaper than Seiko
Huh?
The "swiss" quartz doesn't hit the markers unlike on the Seiko sne525P1 which offers Solar , Sapphire and blue sunburst for much less. And you can change the strap.
@@cryptomatic7 where did you get it for $260
Speaking of quality per dollar no one come close to Seiko. You're lucky if your hits the second marker for this one. I commend them for trying though. Really considering getting one. Beautiful design.
Tissot is far from luxury. Its Swiss sure, but luxury is a massive stretch
What a complete review! Congrats! Love the Senna t-shirt. 👏👏
Gotta have a watch that tells everyone that I'm a Miami Vice villain.
Great review brother. I really like this one and I think is going to put Tissot back on the map! I can’t wait for you to get your hands on the auto!
I been waiting for this review. Thanks
I would have the quartz any day as much as l love all my automatic watches there is still a place for quartz 👍 thanks Jody
That was my reason, the bracelet feels great.
Stunning watch, brilliantly reviewed!
Excellent review. Thank you.
Fantastic review! Well done 👏🏻
Great vid, was waiting for this one!
I have the Powermatic in blue and I love the watch. Quick review is online. Many thanks for sharing!
On Tissot’s marketing, I wouldn’t expect you to know this Jody since you’re outside the US but the main reason I know Tissot is from their NBA partnership. Seeing Tissot logos all over the courts definitely gives them a boost in my subconscious and I think was a pretty savvy move.
They also sponsor a lot of hockey events, so up north here people see them advertised a lot as well. It's a very smart move from a budget friendly watch company.
Pro cycling in Europe and rugby union. Decent marketing department.
Lol that'll only make em the calsberg of watches. Hockey football and NBA doesn't exactly speak to the luxury crowd. Swatch knows marketing tho. And I suspect that's exactly the target audience.
@@rage8kage given that Tissot isn't a luxury brand, it's very likely you're right, they are targeting a luxury demographic.
Tissot is also official timekeeper for MotoGP and Superbike championships
Absolutely LOVE my Black Dial Quartz PRX, and chose it a while ago after the PM80 Version was already made known weeks ago/there were pictures of the Black Waffle Style Dial one in a Review already with pricing.
Love the subtle vertical brushing on the Black Dial... It's actually much different than the Blue Dial in nice lighting (looks very BLACK most of the time, but outdoors that Dial comes to life), but damn... I'm tempted to buy a Blue Dial now 😑.
Oh, and I will say I was lucky enough to get one with a "seconds hand that hits every marker", for those who think none of them do. It has to be a quality control issue (This is still a HELL of a Watch for the $320, all said and done, I paid for it UK->US)... Bracelet is surprisingly good, and obviously as shown... Gorgeous.
I didn't even know about that issue until after I had the thing on my wrist for over a week 😅. Now I'm actually nervous to buy another, and may just pay full Retail if I do buy a second one and get it in person... Making damn sure it ticks like my Black Dial. Although honestly, considering how damn accurate the movement is anyway, unless you have serious OCD it really doesn't matter much.
If you have wrists under 7", I would probably avoid it altogether... Especially the PM80 Version, as it'll be thicker as well... The Quartz is the way to go IMO and you can get 2 for the price of the Auto, or set the other chunk aside toward another Watch... 🤷♂️
I was wary of the PRX because of its integrated bracelet. One of my favorite parts of watch shopping is finding aftermarket straps. However, that outdoor wrist roll made me a believer. This Tissot is worth the coin just for the bracelet itself.
There are some decent quartz watches out there. Glad you are showing some of them. Bought a German one recently, that you had reviewed a couple of years back. Nice review.
As a brazilian and fan of Ayrton Senna I loved the t-shirt
My early 90s TAG still going strong and my Nacional cap and my official doulble S tshirt. My wife was out on the fateful day at Imola and hasn't been interested in F1 since. Best driver I've ever seen ( and I'm sure Hamilton agrees)
@@hattyfarbuckle thought u were talking senna then at the end you were obviously talking about Alain Prost. Nice 👍🏾👍🏾
Prost rules
Senna...molders.
@@sugarnads Monaco 1984 ?
I love my Tissot PRC200 quartz chrono, it looks the dogs....! Love this Tissot too, that bracelet is awesome. Great review Jody.
Going to buy one after xmas ,,, Love your vids great work
I have the navy dial quartz PRX and it looks premium on the wrist IMO. I prefer automatic but I’ll have to see that waffle dial in person before purchasing
Nice. Happy with the quartz for this kind of watch.
Definitely waiting for the automatic version and I'm really happy about the fact that there will be an automatic version of it 😋👍
Snap on case back is a much cleaner look. Such a well thought out watch. Quartz all day for me.
Been waiting for this review for a long time and its soo great, everything we need to think about a purchase a bit more informed. Thank you!
Saw all three colors at the Tissot flagship store in NYC. Went with the silver dial. Really love the Oysterquartz vibe! By the way, my first quartz watch because of the great design.
Great looking watch! It's definitely on my wish list, but I'll wait for the automatic version to be released and do a comparison. I got to admit that I prefer the waffle dial, though.
I'm not sure if you have got one by now but, I actually preferred the other dial. I have the auto know and it's beautiful. If you haven't, get the blue. It's dark so it looks black a lot of the time and blue in bright sunlight. Also the waffle pattern looks very exaggerated in these macro shots.
Thks. Excellent review
I have the black version. I love mine! The bracelet and case are smooth as silk. Very nicely chamfered with practically no sharp edges. It wears very, very well. I wanted the quartz as I love being able to just pick up a watch and wear it with no fuss.
How's it's legibility ? The Visodate Black and Blue versions are hard to read in natural light.
@@ericgrace9995 For me, legibility is great. There is plenty of contrast between the dial and the hands. Also, the dial is not glossy, and the hands are polished which helps as well.
That's good to know. I have some great looking Chinese watches from San Martin but they rub my wrist raw so I don't want to wear them in summer or two days in a row.
Need to have Space 1999 and UFO reruns on the tv while wearing this one.
loving that Senna shirt, Jody!
The blue dial is in high demand till I had to be in a waiting list! I bought it awhile ago and have been wearing it everyday. the quartz clean sunburst dial is perfect for me, not into the checkered look on the Auto.
I know, I wish they had the same dial on the automatic one
Gorgeous, but I'll wait
You're killing me dude... Another watch I need to buy!! 🥺
It seems like a pretty decent offering with a jewelled quartz movement. I can see it lasting for many years. A perfect watch for guy who wants something that looks good, is well made and will last for years to come. 5 to 7 years is pretty decent battery life. And with the snap on case back, pretty easy to do your own battery swap. I'm looking forward to the auto.
a decent quartz will last decades ( with care ) with no ridiculous servicing costs ( hopefully ) . no winding , superior accuracy and robustness , perfect grab and go watch ownership .
Quartz is definitely superior in every way....I have the gentleman as well in green but to be honest the silver prx quartz makes me smile more to be honest..... don't get me wrong the gentleman is nice, but it doesn't make me smile when looking down at it...I think the white text and the cross hairs puts me off... although I really like it when seeing online and checking all reviews, but on the wrist it just doesn't give me what the silver prx quartz does
I initially went with the quartz, but as soon as I saw how gorgeous the face on the powermatic 80 version was, I had to go with it.
Already got the cadisen ( day/date black).
Addiesdive no logo.
Skx007 again (mod).
Glycine golden eye combat sub.
And so much more simply because of you.
The best TH-cam watch channel.
You are the best bud
Got this watch just love it, great value for money !!!!
Good looking watch. Looks more expensive than I would have guessed.
Great quality video and review!
Great review Jody... Well done 👍👍
Thank YOU Kevin the Scotsman!
The quart one is definitely the better option, especially with the sunburst dial
Not really a dress watch guy, but I must admit, this is a beautifully designed watch.....I would be okay with the quartz.
A beautiful watch, and you are one hundred per cent on the money with the excellent marketing campaign. I would definitely wait for auto
It looks like the 2 half links add up to slightly more than 1 full link, so to downsize by less than a half-link, you'd remove both half-links & add one full-link. You've only got 2 half-links to work with but they do give you more sizing options than you might first think.
Great video, Jodie.
I have two Tissot automatics and two quartz. I must say that they are excellent value for money compared to the competition. As you say, even the packaging is excellent - the boxes get used regularly as hi fi speaker or PC stands, amongst other things :).
The fit and finishing on their watches is excellent. My only gripe is their poor lume, but that’s not really an issue for a dress watch.
Cheers!
I don't even want lume in a dress watch. If I want a flashlight in my wrist I have divers for that.
Hey great video thanks for the effort! I have an odd question: where did you acquire that bookshelf in the back there!
just got mine in quartz version. tremendous build quality for such price.
I like this piece. Reminds me of my first quartz Seiko I got in the 70s.
I reckon the quartz is the sweet spot. The niggles as mentioned are a bridge too far at 700 USD.
I got the auto for $520
@@riothero313 how?
@@JaianPatel Just keep checking google's shopping section. It was a price match on Nordstrom I believe.
I was so excited about this watch. I went to the store and tried it. Unfortunately it wears larger than the spec, otherwise I would definitely buy one
just ordered the black dial variant cant wait for it to arrive
Best review I’ve seen on this watch
My Silver / Gold version is ғɪɴᴀʟʟʏ in the post after 6 weeks!, coz my on-line AD got a bit excited & oversold his allocation.
I was pissed but my (already discounted) watch ended up getting free international shipping & another nice discount.
It ended up coming late but at $415AUD!
I'm happy with that. 👍🏼
Finally! Good thing I turned on notifications for your channel.
2021: Tissot releases their first interesting watch in decades
Eh the gentleman series is probably the best bang for buck in the market right now and their Heritage 1973 Chrono is very good too
@@Mustyplatypus06 exactly...I have a blue face gentleman...
@@Mustyplatypus06 The 1948 Chrono is also nice.
I dunno. 80 hour power reserve is pretty interesting.
Their vintage chronos, the Visodate series, Tissot Dream, Tissot Chemin des Tourelles....
The Urban Gentry probably made that PRX advertisement.
😂
He did
@@jamesblonde2271
He's right. I ᴛʜɪɴᴋ he did. Seriously.
That's his 'day job' these days.
I can't stand the guy, but I have to give him props for his editing skills - whether the rumour is true or not.
@@outcastkatsuki
Thank-you man. I really appreciate you doing that 'detective work'.
TGV did say that he'd recently been hired to create/produce/edit? an 'advertisement we'd probably already seen' in a recent TUG upload. Then I started seeing comments about him having done the PRX ad.
Seems I was wrong! That's good work btw. How does one go about finding that info out? ✌🏼️
@@anthonysmith2982 what rumours are that? im kinda new to the watch youtube scene.
Nice Senna t-shirt! Most exciting driver ever!!!
There are a number of really neat Tissot entry-level mechanical Swiss watches. The Visodate ( soon to be in 41/42 mm) and the " Gentleman" are probably the two best known for value and quality.
I'm getting to like the brand
Great review as always Jody! The watch looks pretty nice, I think it captures the Genta look quite well, it's closer to the overseas rather than the royal oak or the nautilus, which isn't a bad thing, definitely a refreshing one! Cheers!
Amazing video. I just bought the Powermatic 80 in Dubai for USD 520 including the taxes. The other changes in the powermatic version include a more “creamy” dial rather than just plain white dial. Powermatic version also has a handsome SS frame around the date window.
I really can see a cult following for this model if they release quick release straps
Are the lumes on the powermatic only on the hands?
Bought the quartz version, I am using it as my work watch. I need the convenience quartz offers and accuracy for the job. Wouldn’t bother with the automatic version personally, there’s more products to be desired when you reach that higher price point.
Looks great. Totally okay with quartz, since my collections mainly Casio.
Also, more interested with that Tee, since I'm a fan of Senna 😁
I like it, but already have the Tissot Gentlemen Powermatic 80 on Bracelet. I have also just received the San Martin Nautilus homage, which has a high beat auto for only £200, and in my opinion looks much nice than the PRX (the dial on it is stunning). Am looking forward to your review on it, as I think you mentioned it was in the pipeline.
Don't think I will be picking one of these up, but great review as always though Jody.
The quartz is really interesting with this watch. And extremely appropriate for the design.
I like it, but I like integrated bracelets anyway.
I think I'll wait a while and see if they get discounted, but I think a quartz one would fit nicely in my collection for £200-£250. Not sure I'd spring for a mechanical one, but I do already have a similar-looking automatic anyway (A Schaffen S65).
I'd want to try one on before buying though, I dislike loose bracelets and I would want to see how it sits on the wrist.
Very nice piece! Thank you!!
Saludos!!
I really like this one and I much prefer the quartz with the sunburst. Thicker more expensive with a waffle dial does not float my boat, I mean I might as well buy one of those them there Nautilus thingy watches! 😉
Love the wrist bracelet, I am glad that you have stopped the watch wrist strap with insight crotch shot. I feared a heat wave and reduction in clothing.
Just got the white face auto. Love it
I don't know about this one. I doubt the big face and unarticulated end links will suit my skinny wrists, but I love the integrated bracelet style so I've had my eye on the Batavi Architect to get my fix in a more compact size.
Going to pick it up tomorrow!
the watch is so amazing looking and the bracelet design is awesome
My rule of thumb is (shockingly) always buy the quartz. This is especially true at the lower/value end of the watch market. Some watches are ruined by not having a quartz offering in the lineup. Case in point the SKX. That beautiful watch could’ve been so much better if they had a quartz version. Considering the garbage, robot built, auto they shipped it with, you were lucky if you got one that remained in spec after 3 months if at all.
So true! My Gilt (black and gold) SKX is gorgeous but had to take it to the jeweler upon arrival as it was about 30 secs ahead per day NEW out of the box!!! It works fine now, 6 months later, but wouldn’t recommended unless you’re ready to immediately get it recalibrated. Quartz is the way to go at some entry level automatics👍
@@Holt333 I don't think Tissot makes bad automatics. I had 3 Raymond Weil quartz and they were junk. I had Seiko autos that were incredible.
I'm a big quartz fan in general. It just makes sense 😄
That's really something that I don't understand about Seiko. The movements that they sell to other watchmakers (specifically the NH35A and NH36A) are often better than the movements that they put in their own watches. However, the Powermatic 80 is no joke, I have one in my Seastar 2000 and it is an absolute BEAUTY of a movement.
@@INNO222 I agree with you about the autos from Tissot and Seiko. I have a 2022 Tissot Seastar 2000 with the same Powermatic 80 (just an amazing piece of engineering) and I also have a 2012 Invicta Grand Diver with a Seiko NH35A (the best value automatic movement that I've ever seen). While I haven't had my TS2000 for long, I wore my IGD as my "daily driver diver" for 9 years and it is STILL running perfect without any servicing whatsoever. I've always been a Tissot fan but that Grand Diver made me an Invicta fan (of Grand Divers at least).
When it comes to quartz though, even the cheapest and crappiest quartz movements have always run seemingly forever for me. Way back in the day (>10 years ago), I bought a $10 Orlando that was specifically to be worn at work. I stopped wearing it because, although I didn't know this about myself when I grabbed it, there are few things that I hate more than fake chronograph subdials. I just felt lame wearing it and that's when I bought my Model 3049 Grand Diver.
Well,, I found it in a box a couple of years ago and just for chits and giggles, I popped a new battery into it. It still tells perfect time. There aren't a lot of moving parts in a quartz that can go wrong, even with the cheapest Chinese versions. Since we make objectively better, well, everything, now than ten years ago, I think that nobody should ever worry about longevity in a modern quartz movement.
Having said that, I'm one of those people who has come to really be irritated by the ticking of a quartz second-hand and the only quartz watch that I currently own (and wear) is my Movado 0604702 which has no second hand and emits no audible "tick" during operation.
I'd love a comparison of the PRX and the Cadisen 'Royal Oak'.
The Cadisen Royal Oak is shit. First watch I bought based on Jodie's recommendation. It was a huge mistake. The links suck and the finishing is a joke
Unfortunately, my experience with cheap chinese watches was similar.
I bought two Pagani Design 'Daytona'. One is a good watch for the price. Far away from top notch but you get what you pay for.
The other watch however was rubbish in all regards. Worse finishing, something was wrong with the movement and the bracelet fell apart after two weeks of use.
But I guess that is part of the magic when you are buying things on Aliexpress.
Thanks for saving me $400, I was about to buy it, but now I’ll wait for automatic, thanks again !!!
A Seiko sharp edge with blue dial would be my choice over a mechanical version of the PRX.
Tissot and Citizen make some very well made watches IMO
I am for sure getting a blue auto PRX... will be the most I've ever spent on a watch
This is definitely one you can justify having the quartz over an automatic. Not a fan of the press on caseback however
Me: “Why not both?” 🤷🏻♂️
I would definitely wait for an automatic version, but I wouldn't really be interested in an interested strap or bracelet. It's important to be able to swap out straps depending on the occasion and the clothes. It's a nice watch though, I'm not mad about the case. It reminds me of the bedside clock my mother had when we were kids. Maybe it was a Tissot! Did Tissot make clocks??🤔
Tissot has truly hit it out of the park with this one. Is the best watch ever? No. I think you have mentioned big things that for the price should be fixed in the crown and the caseback. However the styling (oyster quartz style) is definitely a big hit for me and I can’t wait to have both the quartz as well as the automatic in my collection. And i’m eyeing up that 18K Fluted bezel version as a gift for my father, the man who got me into watch collecting.
I was able to get my PRX closer to 300 dollars new from an AD a TH-camr recommend. Great looking watch.
Was on the Tissot website looking at this only yesterday. For me its the quartz at those prices (my early 90s TAG qiartz still going strong and only ever had battery changes as its never been in sandy water - thats what my Gshock is for).
The push on back annoyed me too as I'm happy to make a bespoke back removal tool for a keeper. I thought the Victorinox back removal bladed penknife would make back removals easier but it just seems to be a thick blunted and rounded blafe to stop me stabbing myself when i inevitably slip off the watch back. I suppose if the battery lasts 5-7 it may either outlive me or be worth professionally changing.
Nice watch, been interested to see you review it since launch.
If you're doing integrated bracelet sports watches with blue dial at the moment, you should really get a Maurice Lacroix Aikon in for review. :D
Hi Jody, a competitor for the automatic version of the Tissot PRX is the Citizen NJ0150-81Z otherwise dubbed as the Citizen Perpetual. Hopefully, you can review it soon.
Looking forward to this followed by review of Traska Commuter, which sold out in 5 minutes. 🤣
Quartz model for me, tyvm. But I'll stick with my Certina DS-Action quartz chronometer
Awesome, hopefully it’ll drop the price down on 2nd 🤚 PR516’s.