Is the New PRX Powermatic 80 PERFECT?! | Tissot PRX Automatic Review

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024

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  • @AvgJoeWatchReviews
    @AvgJoeWatchReviews 3 роки тому +10

    This review will do your channel well. Congrats. Great watch and appreciate the review.

  • @FlapJackDaddy
    @FlapJackDaddy Рік тому

    I love that you have the exact same wrist size as me. Really helps the visual when I see a watch on your wrist that I'm interested in.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  Рік тому +1

      Glad I can help! Also great name!

    • @FlapJackDaddy
      @FlapJackDaddy Рік тому

      @@stevepapa Absolutely, and thank you!

  • @Mr_F_82
    @Mr_F_82 3 роки тому +1

    Got my powermatic 80 on pre-order and cannot wait for it to arrive. That blue waffled dial is stunning for the price range.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +2

      Definitely! Worth every penny!

  • @bodyvathsakun8595
    @bodyvathsakun8595 2 роки тому

    I just bought this powermatic 80 and man I can tell that this timepiece worth every penny of my money cause I can’t take my eyes of my watch. Absolutely amazing.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  2 роки тому

      Congrats! Definitely the best value prop in this price category!

  • @danbrown7857
    @danbrown7857 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice review! Getting the blue soon, and your review was very informative and helped me make an informed decision.
    Thanks!
    Dan

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad it helped!

  • @gordonjeffrey231076
    @gordonjeffrey231076 9 місяців тому

    I love my PRX PM 80 (ice blue). Beautiful dial, amazing bracelet for a great price.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  9 місяців тому

      Nice! How are you liking it?

    • @gordonjeffrey231076
      @gordonjeffrey231076 9 місяців тому

      @stevepapa loving it. It's a great daily. So versatile, and that strap is amazing for the price. It's a toss up between my hamilton khaki pilot pioneer (bronze) and this for my fav watch.

  • @bassmanbowman3266
    @bassmanbowman3266 3 роки тому +1

    I’m buying the blue Prx as soon as it is on sale here, in the UK. I want the auto but I could definitely live without the waffle, sunburst is fine.
    Don’t worry about your Omega clasp, it’ll polish out.😎

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      That's why I bought both hehehehe

  • @mach78fl370
    @mach78fl370 3 роки тому +5

    I keep hearing about how the Powermatic 80 is not able to be regulated. True it doesn’t have a traditional lever for regulation, but that’s a factor of it having a free sprung balance. It’s definitely harder to regulate, but there are screws on the balance wheel that can be adjusted for regulation, similar to your Omega, or any watch with a free sprung balance wheel.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      This is my first Powermatic 80 powered watch so I'm still not used to it. Thanks for the info!

  • @blackhawk5950
    @blackhawk5950 3 роки тому +1

    Good video! I coudn't decide so I've also bought the two !!! ;) Excellent watches, the quartz as an 'every day watch' always ready to go, and the auto a little bit more sophisticated. Anyway, you can't go wrong whichever you choose. Cheers!

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Nice pick ups! I did a comparison video and I had a hard time deciding too! Thanks for watching.

  • @watchnerds
    @watchnerds 3 роки тому +2

    6:53 there's eccentric screws on the balance to adjust the rate, like that omega you have, because it's a free sprung balance hairspring, kinda like gyromax, but for masses.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      I'm learning more every day! Thank you!

  • @emirtijerina
    @emirtijerina 2 роки тому

    Man, I just ordered the blue waffle patterned prx Powermatic 80 and it is scheduled to be on my wrist in about 2 weeks. But after watching this, I might have to go with another watch cause my wrist is going to be too small for this one... We'll see. great video btw man

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  2 роки тому

      Ah yeah they do run slightly bigger than advertised. But they do have a smaller size but I'm not sure if it's a powermatic

  • @VulsHock96
    @VulsHock96 3 роки тому

    Awesome review! My local store ordered it directly to tissot and its arriving in 2-4weeks! It was 690€ tho

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Enjoy your watch!

  • @bxtrc1341
    @bxtrc1341 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic review man! Cheers!

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Hope it helped!

    • @bxtrc1341
      @bxtrc1341 3 роки тому

      @@stevepapa For sure! I have one on order from an AD, Im a little worried because i have a 6 inch wrist, but i tried on the quartz version and it looked great.

  • @dallastimebandits
    @dallastimebandits 2 роки тому

    Im with you, exhibition case is for the 20k range. I dont even want to see the movement on my rolexs. I grabbed this in green because looks cool

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  2 роки тому

      I get the idea of the exhibition caseback but it doesn't need to be on every release.

  • @toooldfortwowheels2048
    @toooldfortwowheels2048 3 роки тому +1

    Got the blue on order, but concerned that you can't regulate easily, the case back doesn't look easily removable and it has some proprietary Swatch Grp parts. Value is still amazing though.
    Edit: If you but from Tissot you get a free service voucher. This is huge for this watch.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Accuracy is pretty on point for me! Can't complain but we'll see how long it lasts.

  • @curious5557
    @curious5557 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the review. I really like the watch, but would have to order it online. Question, will it fit an 8 1/4 (21cm) wrist? Any advice would be appreciated. Take care.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      I took two links out so it's possible. Someone on my unboxing video recommended going to Tissot's website and you can choose your wrist size when you order.

    • @gpearce11
      @gpearce11 3 роки тому

      I haven't tried the Powermatic version on wrist, however I have tried the quartz (mostly to see if I wanted to wait for the PRX Powermatic instead of getting a Tissot Gentleman). On my 8in wrist the watch size was perfect but the bracelet was only just big enough; to the point that I'd personally either add a half link or replace one of the half links with a full link. This is in line with the Tissot website, that offers strap sizing up to 20cm (7.9in).
      My guess would be that your 8.25in wrist would want 1 link added (unless you like your bracelets really snug), so if you're not going to order through an AD (that should happily add a link), I'd see if you can get access to individual links before making a purchase, just in case.

    • @curious5557
      @curious5557 3 роки тому +1

      @@gpearce11 Thank you very much for the great advice. Take care.

  • @ChrisFarhi
    @ChrisFarhi 3 роки тому

    Hey, thanks for the vid. Do you know if this has single or double sided AR coating?

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      It appears to be underside only and a very thin layer. I made a comparison video where you can see the difference between the quartz and auto PRXs. The quartz doesn't have AR.

    • @ChrisFarhi
      @ChrisFarhi 3 роки тому

      @@stevepapa Thanks mate!

  • @thomascrown7818
    @thomascrown7818 3 роки тому

    I am currently saving up to buy my first Swiss automatic, specifically Omega Seamaster Diver 300m in white dial but I am so tempted to get this Tissot as my first Swiss automatic. Should I save to get the Omega or give in try this one out?

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      I recently brought the Omega Seamaster Professional, which was a watch I was saving up for, for nearly a year, and in couldn't be happier. Not sure how long it takes you to save up $500-600 but I would hold off on this to buy the Omega IMO.

  • @HGX1
    @HGX1 3 роки тому +1

    They need to make a 36-38 mm version, I'd buy this immediately if it was smaller.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Thank God I'm in the #ThiccWristCrew

  • @shaunleesblog
    @shaunleesblog 3 роки тому +2

    The PRX Powermatic 80 is an amazing timepiece, everything from the waffle dial to satin bracelets.
    Does anyone have any idea where to find rubber straps that suit this model?
    I like to change straps for my collection

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Hopefully they make them soon!

  • @albertodiaz3849
    @albertodiaz3849 3 роки тому +1

    Tissot Omega same quality same company Watch swiss Made Best good video

  • @Rickky007
    @Rickky007 3 роки тому

    Ohh Man tissot hit it outta the park with this one .

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      You can say that again!

  • @Schlock3000
    @Schlock3000 3 роки тому +3

    Got this watch a couple days ago and I also love it. However, I feel the price (660 Euro in Germany) is a bit steep for what you're getting. The bracelet looks good, but feels a bit light and flimsy. Other Tissots around that price have better made bracelets.
    The brushing both on the bracelet and case is rather rough. The dial is beautiful, of course, but the hands also look cheap. Maybe it adds to the retro look, and I feel that retro heritage is where the price comes from, but there are watches that are better made for less money even. And that includes Tissot themselves.
    Also I agree it wears too big for a 40mm. I've got 19cm wrists, so it's totally ok for me, but I would have liked the watch to be 38mm.
    Still, the watch looks stunning, it is a great design and I love to wear it. Nevertheless I would say, don't expect a finishing you would expect from a watch in this price bracket.

  • @luke003d
    @luke003d 3 роки тому +1

    Light Play - the watch

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      *insert chef kiss GIF*

  • @awax2585
    @awax2585 3 роки тому

    I wish the store at which I have a 10% discount would get it already, can't wait to see it on my wrist ...

  • @medievil4472
    @medievil4472 2 роки тому

    Can I pull it of with 6.5 inch wrist?

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  2 роки тому

      That's up to you and how you like to wear your watches. But I've heard it wears large for smaller wrists. I would probably look into the new, smaller sized PRX models.

  • @itsELL24
    @itsELL24 3 роки тому

    The more I see videos of this watch the more I want to get it. Beautiful watch. Trying to decide between blue or black dial.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      I'll tell you this, in more dimly lit areas it looks black. I personally would go with the blue.

    • @itsELL24
      @itsELL24 3 роки тому

      Thanks for the response. Just curious, after owning them for a while do you prefer the waffle design or the first one?

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      @@itsELL24 that's a good question. To be honest, I could go either way. If I had to choose I would go with the waffle dial but I like both.

    • @Backbreaker1104
      @Backbreaker1104 3 роки тому

      Blue🤩

  • @bobjones5147
    @bobjones5147 3 роки тому

    Please do SOTC 2021 😉

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      Will do sometime in September!

  • @richardstephens6957
    @richardstephens6957 3 роки тому

    How easy is to size the bracelet ?

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      Super easy, barely an inconvenience! Simple split pins so it wasn't bad at all.

    • @richardstephens6957
      @richardstephens6957 3 роки тому

      @@stevepapa Happy days. Just ordered the black dial with an amazing 20% off code.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому +1

      @@richardstephens6957 solid deal!

    • @rkhangura6960
      @rkhangura6960 3 роки тому

      @@richardstephens6957 got a code I can use mate? TIA

    • @richardstephens6957
      @richardstephens6957 3 роки тому

      @@rkhangura6960 It was on the Ernest & Jones website about a month back.
      20% off so I pounced on it. It's back up to full price now unless you spend a £1000 or more then you get 20% off your order

  • @Aaron-fb1pq
    @Aaron-fb1pq 3 роки тому

    The working mans AP

  • @MukeTv314
    @MukeTv314 3 роки тому

    The real thing is pretty prx

  • @Beck-Stein
    @Beck-Stein 3 роки тому

    Watch would’ve been great with a screw down crown.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  3 роки тому

      I could agree if the crown was bigger but 100m from a push pull crown is pretty good IMO.

    • @Beck-Stein
      @Beck-Stein 3 роки тому

      @@stevepapa i just handled the prx at macys in Honolulu today. That crown is small for sure.

  • @DRFunny-nh4mg
    @DRFunny-nh4mg 2 роки тому

    the quartz versions are best.

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  2 роки тому

      Can't go wrong with that!

  • @lojuiming
    @lojuiming 2 роки тому

    looking its price, perfect? Sure!

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog 2 роки тому

    Yet again, no mention of accuracy 🤔

    • @stevepapa
      @stevepapa  2 роки тому

      Sorry about that! I talk about accuracy aside from listed tolerances since it's going to vary from watch to watch.