The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 | A Week On The Wrist
Вставка
- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- In the last decade, there have been several contenders for the best-value automatic watch, such as the Seiko SKX007 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. But two years ago, Tissot unveiled a throwback watch paying homage to a quartz model from the 1970s. It was called the Tissot PRX - an integrated bracelet steel sports watch for under $400.
While cool (very cool), its lack of pure mechanics kept it on the other side of the room from the aforementioned models. Not long after, that changed with the introduction of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80. It has '70s heritage, '80s feel, and wears like twice (maybe even three times) its price.
Check out the full story here: www.hodinkee.com/articles/tis...
Follow HODINKEE: /
See more videos on our site: www.hodinkee.com/videos
Download our podcasts: www.hodinkee.com/podcasts
Shop for new watches and accessories: shop.hodinkee.com
Shop for vintage watches: shop.hodinkee.com/collections...
And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Thank you! - Розваги
I love my green powermatic 80. Although in all of the time I wear it, no one notices. After a year of buying one watch per week and getting into watches, and I’m in my 50’s and it’s a new obsession, I’ve bought watches ranging from divers, dressers, gold, homages, khaki’s, pilot’s, smaller, larger, thicker, thinner. I could go on. And the only person that notices that I wear them are me. Buy for you. And just enjoy.
I daily wear an AP Royal Oak, and no one notices that either. The majority of people don't know nor care like we do.
You’ve been bitten by the bug
No one sees the difference in a appearance like the watch owner think It would….
But no one around who notice you’re new preys from you cyberspace hunts ?
Find some people around you who you can share in real life you’re passion, it doubles the joy sir!
This is the watch I got last November. It is my first watch and I love it. I got the black dial so it could match more outfits, but 6 months of wearing and it loving it! Thanks Hodinkee for highlighting this!
I own this watch and I love it. It's hyped, and for a reason: it's just fabulous value for money. I like the design with the contrast of angular brushed surfaces and the round polished bezel. The light play on the dial never bores me, with it´s waffle pattern combined with a subtle sunburst, which makes the deep color shift constantly every time the light hits it differently. The light play on the bracelet is just lovely, and the powermatic 80 movement runs like a dream, consistently at about -/-1 sec./day.
I could not have said better. Great observations.
So glad Tissot is getting some good recognition. I own three different models including an automatic chronograph. This PRX is a knockout production and unbelievably affordable. These are all Swiss Made. Right now, from a famous watch dealer you can purchase an Automatic Chronograph T-Race MotoGP with a Swiss Made ETA Caliber C01.211 automatic chronograph movement for under $500. Read that again. It is a massive 49mm, but what a great knock around watch for that price. The Blue Dial PRX is a great looking dial, it also comes in a very nice green dial as well. I love my Tissots..!
Bought this watch 1 month ago, my first automatic. And I love it, despite how easily it gets scratched. Can’t really complain because of the price point. I believe this is a “if you know you know” watch.
I've always liked the PRX with the waffle dial, seems like a tremendous value and something that's super versatile...definitely a great starter or watch, or addition to an existing collection. Nice vid!
I wear from casio to Rolex but for some reason I keep going back to this and is my daily driver now.
This is the most I've enjoyed one of Danny's videos. I think I'm a fan now. -- The Seiko Astron one was good journalism, this one was great personality.
It kinda speaks volumes for Hodinkee how late they are on making any remotely relevant content on this piece.
true
Nauseating. Love the watch, but Hodinkee has lost their “polish.”
@@robertschmidt9584 indeed, here’s a watch we think you might like that the community has moved on from like 2 years ago 😂 - not saying it’s not a great piece, but damn talk about slooooooow
Tissot is probably what hodinkee thinks as normal peoples first watch lmao
The fact that the first thing he said is “I know what your thinking, there’s gonna be haters watching this video, there’s gonna be haters in the comments” just show how out of touch he is. This watch gets nothing but praise in the community for being a people’s champion and for ticking a lot of boxes for not a lot of cash.
This is my fav casual weekender watch. Tissot killed it.
I love the timing of this. As Chris ward is promoting the hell out of the twelve, here comes hodinkee, "hey, let's not forget the prx, don't fall for the hype of the twelve."
Got a seiko 5 with an exhibition back, instantly got pulled in by the automatic movement, now i am fascinated with mechanical watches
I remember seeing the PRX when it first release, I bought the white dial instantly.... then I found out they were releasing an automatic later that year. I ended up returning the white dial quartz in favor of the black powermatic 80. For a while I was trying to justify why having quartz was better, but I realized if I was playing this much "mental gymnastics" I might as well get the automatic since it was in my budget. No regrets and it is my favorite watch. If I could only keep 1 watch from my collection, it'd be my PRX.... though a very close second is my Seiko SPB119.
This for me, is the best watch for first time buyers such as myself.
I hv the exact same blue dial and I wear it everyday to office. A very good watch and good wearability
They finally got me with the light blue version. I’ve resisted for a long time…
Bought my wife that in 35mm
Tissot knocked it out of the park with this. Great job Hodinkee.
@@davidb9531 What do you mean?
I bought two of them today and love the look of it.
Picked up a Glacier Blue 2 days ago. Easily a keeper in my collection. It's unbelievable good.
As much as I like the design, I tried own and like the 40mm quarts, Powermatic and 35mm I sold each of them. They just don’t hug the wrist. The caseback sticks out so much from the mid case and the end links don’t fold. Hope tissot makes improvements over the years so I can have one keeper.
Great watch, review for this would have been great 4 months ago
quartz version was my first watch. gifted to me. it’s crazy how the journey begins
Any recommendations on a watch around $2000? I like the sporty look of dive watches more, but the Tag Heuer Formula 1 shape looks appealing to me too.
@@alanv3185 I wouldn't pick a tag heuer as your first watch, they tend to cut corners in comparison to other brands.
I can't really give you a suggestion straight away, since taste is subjective. It also depends what part of the watch you care about the most, since your not going to get a watch for $2,000 that really excels in all parts of the watch (bracelet, dial, case, movement etc)
Let me know what 1 or 2 things you want the watch to excel in and ill find something for you :)
@@LONprod Honestly, the Movement might rank 1st in terms of importance to me. Dial 2nd and bracelet 3rd. I like dive watches more. Sportier watches in stainless steel silver suit me best. However, lately I've been kinda drawn to black rubber straps with a rose gold case so I wouldn't mind that either.
I opted for the Visodate because of the Font of the brand name. Good video. Cheers.
The “thank God” at the end was reflective of getting an assignment you don’t want to do that you finally turned in. Perhaps speaks to this piece coming out only a month ago but the PRX 80 has been a thing for years.
It was a nice video. Thanks for it!
May I ask you which one do you choose? Tissot prx powermatic 80 or Seiko SRPB41?
I’m thinking to get the new powder blue color but I’m not sure if I should go with the automatic or the quartz. I will probably won’t use it often.
Overall awesome piece. I think if the indices had lume and were more substantial that would help. Wish it didn't have PRX and Powermatic 80 on the dial...maybe a dial colored date disk too.
I was immediately torn towards the light blue version, but i think now this dark blue is much more timeless and classy.
Great point on the logo 💯
Hyped for a reason but I’m waiting for a 37-38mm version.
@@NPG1992 wow literally nobody has said that before. You’re super original.
Not sure what your wrist size is, but the 40mm fits perfect on a 16.5-17cm wrist
35mm version is coming soon.. doubt they’ll do a 37/38 it’s only be 35/40 and their chronographs I believe are 42
@@MADLITS1K been around for months tho?
I did buy this for my ~6.5 in wrist when it first came out, it doesn't exactly "hug" the wrist due to the thickness and it kinda hangs over the wrist more than I wanted it to. So yes a bit smaller would work better for my wrists too
Got the blue powermatic and the gold quartz. I lobe them both.
Anyone have any opinion on the movement used here? I hear along with the extended power reserve by reducing the beat rate they also added a plastic part to the escapement making servicing an issue. Would be interested to know if this is accurate. Being a Swatch brand I would have thought an easy ETA based movement that can easily be serviced would be an expectation but if that’s not the case due to modifications it would be great to know. Thanks
It’s definitely serviceable. It’s a modified ETA workhorse movement. If you send it in though, expect a swap. It’s just faster to swap in a working movement and harvest the parts from the movement in need of fixing/servicing, at this price point. Nothing about the plastic composite parts used here make servicing an issue, though. This is a real, fairly traditional, auto movement, not a Sistem51 type of situation.
Anyone knows when the new 35mm prx powermatic will arrive in retail stores?
Looking forward to seeing a wave of smaller automatic variants Tissot will probably release this year
June/July. Got some inside on the matter less than an hour ago from someone who knew a Tissot AD, and got sent a picture of a demo they got in.
@@raven_of_zoso455 that would be great. 36mm, automatic, with some nice dial variants 👌
@m.e.p.r the one in the picture had a black waffle dial. Best thing was, because of the smaller diameter, and probably a little bit thicker than the 35mm quartz, it gave me a slight Aquanaut vibe from the side. If the trend of smaller watches catches on, Tissot will make piles of money. It looked really good.
Tissot just released the 35mm PRX Powermatic 80 😉
Great review Danny! I appreciate the comments on the typefaces. Typography is also an major contributing element to a watches feeling imo.
I just got one for 550 on sale! what a great deal!
Congrats. And...Your pic shows a strat. Awesome. Thankful for interests. They make life better. I hope to have both someday. Had a Black Bay, but had to sell. I look forward to the simplicity and practicality, and....honestly the design is killer. I've had a few years to think about it ...I study watches obsessively...and guitar....and Bible....but damn.....now that I can think about it as the dust settles......with the world economy taking a shit....I just want a good watch......this is it. Had to sell the Tudor a while back.
I like Danny's review
Is there a chance that they release a full Rosé Gold Version
i have the glacier blue dial and it is STUNNING! .. i had it for a month and then my wife decided it looks better on her dial!
Covered about everything but one of the most important: the bracelet! How does it fall? How does it feel? How does it wear?
Exactly! 😂
Came across this on a local dealers site and it might be my first purchase. Its the newer ice blue model
I'm looking to get this as my first watch but I'm seriously stuck between this and the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm. I eas previously looking at solely the PRX but the Certina has AR Coating and better loom which will help in more utility. Also with my 6.1" wrist, the PRX's lug to lug is somewhere about 51 due to the integrated bracelet. So I wanted to know if I should get the PRX Powermatic 80 for my 6.1" wrist? I'm yet to fully grow so in a year or 2 my hands will certainly grow up a bit. Or should I look for thr Certina?
You might pull the prx off but I have 17cm wrists and I feel like it’s a perfect case size for me. It all depends on the shape of your wrist (round or flat). If you care about the lume, I suggest you go with the Certina, since the lume on the prx is disappointing imho.
Do the Certina. It’s amazing quality/value for the price. I have the 43mm ceramic and it’s incredible
@@LC-be I do have a flat wrist
A tad late, but great review Danny 🔥
Thank you for mentioning the problem us hairy-wristed men have. I can’t stand bad bracelets that literally hurt to wear. Great job.
We need a Week on the Wrist with the new Ice Blue dial!! (or any hodinkee review really xD)
As a first watch is the prx or the seastar a better choice?
“Alright, sweet” 🙌
hi Danny, may I ask what the size of your particularly hairy wrist is?? thx
“There is no bezel” he says as he points to the bezel. How does one work at Hodinkee, be a wristwatch reviewer, and not know such a basic fact
"You got it" thats a good little watch.
I love the prx in 35mm
Great watch
I’ll buy this soon
Great piece. I had that exact one but sold it back as it wears too large (7.25 wrists). Tried the 35 several times and it’s way too small. Agreed about the logo. The original T logo from the original Seastar model would considerably elevate the look of the watch. Love the PRX branding and overall design.
That's a bit worrying. I want to get it but my wrists are 6.5
@@godmode2461go for the 35mm
I am getting the Ice Blue one soon even if I have to skip meals etc
This watch went from super cool new watch to overplayed within months, seems like all of reddit and instagram bought these
Hodinkee ironically a year behind the times. Week on wrist with new releases would be much more beneficial for viewers.
Is 3 seconds of delay a day good or bad?
I bought the Tiffany quartz but on my wrist it doesn't sit quite right on my wrist with a flat case back. To me looks better close to than from a distance.... doesnt tacky do it for me.
Got the ice blue on the way
Cool watch, have this on the list along with the Timex Q. Respectfully disagree on the Tissot dial logo, would be too many fonts.
My only pet peeve is the eta movement not saying us bad……but will it last
I'm turning 18 soon, I'm working and I'd like to get a good quality and good looking watch as a reward, ideally with an automatic movement. At the same time I would like the watch to last a lifetime with good treatment. Is this the right watch for me?
Oh yes
So the prx doesn't have a bezel?????
I have the same blue dial one. It's an amazing piece that just feels and looks so much more luxurious than what the price would suggest.
Hodinkie needs to do more videos on affordable/obtainable bangers. Certina DS Action comes to mind, or even the Bulova Lunar Pilot 43,5mm. Come to think of it, what a killer 3 piece collection of those two plus a PRX is. It's like getting a Submariner, a Speedmaster, and a Nautilus for around €2000. And it's a trio to suit all situations. I've worn the PRX on quite formal events, and it felt very natural, and the dial matched the lapis lazuli inserts on my cufflinks. I have no less than three dress watches, but the PRX seemed the way to go, and it got a lot of compliments.
I also have an almost NOS Bulova Super-Seville, an early version with the shallow chapter ring (which is the most desirable variation from my research). And, yes, it is a straight Rolex Day-Date homage, but the fact that it is over forty years old, and it looks like it was unwrapped yesterday makes it an interesting piece, and a bit of a bargain for my collection. A collection where my goal is to get the most interesting bang for bucks, no matter if it is through appearance, complications, history, build quality, or whatnot. Almost all my pieces can also double as conversation pieces.
Hodinkee never replies to comments but I'm going to ask anyway: what button down shirt are you wearing here?
Hello, how can I collaborate with you
Great video but you didn't show the actual Seastar that this watch was based on. If anyone's wondering - the watch it's based on is effectively a 1:1 copy of the 35mm quartz.
Обзор на часы спустя пару лет после их выхода. Вы что, только сейчас начали их продавать? :)))
Ну а если серьёзно, то клевые часы. Купил маме и сестре по 35 миллиметровой модели с кварцевым механизмом. Жду себе автоматический в том же размере.
You won’t regret it, enjoy
I have a datejust, white gold Yacht Master on oyster, Tag, sieko, but out then all I love the Tissot. Something about not being a snob because I know It’s price point but the value you get! Great watch!
nice watches
My Sideral looks like a $35 watch, but I live on the water, water skiing couple times a week, it's get blasted with water, and the watch keeps the water from getting in to the Powermatic 80 just fine . I hardly ever take it off.
This thumbnail was too good. IT MADE ME CLICK ^_^
Nice
Your favorite design function is the font used for PRX? Sheesh man 😂
Agree they should drop "1853" from the branding.
Tissot's old logo is so stylish. I wish brands didn't redesign their banding for the generic crap they have now. Fashions brands are known for this.
Next up on Hodinkee, Tudor North Flag.
For me the dial of the Quartz version is so much more beautiful. It’s sad that they don’t have a brilliant dial version of the Powermatic
They need to make the dial more reflective or pop under any lights sources because it is a bit finicky to get it to shine due to the understated dull tone of color choice that they decided to went in this installment/rendition version.
This watch is what it is…a good value prop for a Swiss beater watch (I own one so no hate here) that greatly resembles another brand. Even though the PRX has its history from the 70s, even then it was a grab for the popular design language made popular from the other giants. Still, if you can’t appreciate what they have done, the value, then I’d argue you’re not really a watch enthusiast.
great value at $650 for young professionals
Not for me. But as noted in the video, this would be an amazing first watch.
the integrated bracelet is the most disastrous foible in the history of watch design
Who is this Power-Hunk?
I would rather get the new Seiko 5 for $475 than spending $600+ on this
Ps- I like sporty watches and divers so perfect for me !!! Plus the green dial is soo good 🤌
Seiko 5 accuracy is bad bro
Over 700€ in Eu
Way too late. We already moved on to 38mm 5KX. We'll watch your video on that 6months from now.
Christopher Ward entered chat! #Twelve
The newer powermatic 80 models have a lot of major components made in plastic , cheapens the whole thing
Says the dial is boring but it also looks like a Royale oak 😂
I really don't like the endlinks. They completely ruin the proportions and fluidity for me. This could have been the Oysterquartz alternative I was looking for but the bracelet having oddly sized links just screws it up for me
The unfortunate aspect is that the Tissot PRX Automatic contains plastic parts (the Powermatic 80, with its 23 jewels, includes plastic components), detracting from the overall quality and heritage of the watch collection. Instead, the PRX Quartz presents a preferable option.
Why won't you caption your content? :(
Imagine someone... making a 6-minute watch review and not saying a single word about accuracy. Now, the question arises: was it a watch that you reviewed then or a swiss marketing gimmick?
It's a hipster piece, and a bit too big for a three hander in my opinion. It should've been released in 38mm, 40mm for a chrono variant perhaps.
It's a nice watch, but too big, also on your wrist shots it looks too chunky.
I don't understand what so special about this watch with it's dull vintage look
Somebody please buy Danny a new shirt 😉
Date window totally ruins it