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I just picked up the dark green Quartz in 40. Love it, such a versatile watch, and amazing value. Nice vid.

Both my wife and I have Quartz Tissot watches. They are incredible value for money. Great video cheers.

Have the quartz white/silver dial and I love it! Had it a little over a month and I can’t stop picking it over my other watches. Great video brotha, your first video was one the reason I pulled the trigger on this watch

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

ah yeah that dial is a good one i love that they put in a vertical brush on it. Its a finish that should be used more often and I wish it was on the blue dial! Glad you're enjoying the PRX and happy to hear that i was able to help out a bit on that first video!

Totally agree with you. I don't know how they didn't see these points.

I still think the PRX is better in quartz.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you! Even after trying out the automatic version for a week, i still think the quartz version is better in pretty much every way for this sort of watch. Thankfully it costs less too 😂

@MrKinghuman

Жыл бұрын

im a train conductor who isnt allowed a phone, we live and die by our watches, and quartz is the only way to go. mechanical watches are cool, but not reliable. gaining seconds over the course of a week or month can make me leave a station early which is a huge no no.

@omarmiz

9 ай бұрын

The quartz have better dials too. Those ‘waffle’ patterns are straight-up ugly

@JohnH-zq7vm

7 күн бұрын

@@MrKinghuman very good point

I have the same PRX and i love it!

I have the black dial quartz PRX and its a classy timepiece:) feels so comfortable on the wrist and catches alot of admiring glances when am wearing it' its a Tissot that was first launched back in 1978,i prefer the quartz over the powermatic because the original was quartz and it gives it more of an authentic feeling that the original was quartz! I also prefer the quartz physically with its slightly more slender dimensions, its a beautiful watch, one of my favourites in my collection .

I bought myself the Powermatic 80 blue dial about two months ago and it is definitely a keeper. I'm not a huge Quartz fan as a mechanical movement is what makes a watch interesting for me personally and the +250€ price difference in my case was absolutely worth it. Also I find the Tapisserie dial better suited for most occasions, the sunburst dial looks a bit too elegant for my taste. After wearing it for a few weeks, my SO decided that she likes the watch too and bought herself the 35mm white dial the day it became available. She loves it too! This watch (lineup) has a very characteristic charm to it..

@brisha.j

Жыл бұрын

Great gentleman you’re 👍🏻👍🏻 rare these days salute!

@brahmoone

10 ай бұрын

250 euro swiss automatics aren't the best

Love the green quartz!!! Looks far better than the busy green waffle dial

Looks so elegant without second hand. Bravo for your decision.

Congrats 🥳 You are definitely guilty of me buying this watch today 😂 I am overwhelmed 💙💙💙

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

looool i'm guilty of that for quite a few people😂 So glad to hear that you're enjoying the watch so much bc it really is an awesome watch!

Great points. All true. Try the 35mm.

I remember when I saw your first video taking off the second hand and I tought oh my God! haha! I have 2: an automatic blue version and a black quartz, and I love this watch so much that I could buy another one!

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah the hand removal video was a fun one to make! Thats a good duo to have bc the black dial quartz is a good looking dial for sure. Now with the chrono coming out is there a third PRX set for you collection lol?

@blackhawk5950

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot haha! Well, this is an addictive hobby so the answer is yes 😁

If you get the metal version can you change the strap into a leather one? And vice versa? It had a wider different style straps

@5:42 😂😂😂 The Latino came out in the “aye hijoesupu!”

Great video... Salaam-Alaikum!

Just recently subscribed, loving your stuff! Can anyone tell me if I'm crazy or not when I say that I think the quartz face looks a million times better (at least when looking from my phone) then the automatic? It has a much deeper look and feel in my opinion. I would love others opinions on that. Thank you!

Can this watch be adjusted to fit an 8.5 wrist? Also great video, really nice shots of the PRX , witch is a watch I've fancied for a while.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it came with a bunch of links so you should be good to go! And thank you so much I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the shots of the PRX it was fun to film it!

Which dial in blue has a better sunburst effect.. the regular or the hobnail ...thank you

Enjoyed your one year review. It is an attractive watch at an excellent price point, but too large for my wrist.

I love my blue quartz PRX but over the course of 10 months I've found that the bracelet has scuffed really easily and no longer looks as nice as it once did when viewed under certain lighting conditions. Great review!

@axeljehovanymendoza

Жыл бұрын

That would happen to any watch bracelet with normal use. Get yourself some jewelry cleaner and polisher and a scotch pad and follow a KZread tutorial. It’s a sapphire crystal so that will be perfectly fine without scratches. If you want to keep it safe go to a watch shop they will clean it up and polish it for you and have it looking new.

@tomp.214

Жыл бұрын

@@axeljehovanymendoza Thank you for the advice! :)

@VladK-1

6 ай бұрын

Yeah it's metal, it can be polished to make it look almost like new.

Another great one year(ish) review TWI! I love the PRX although mine is the PM80 automatic version. In the flesh the 'waffle' dial is far better than on video or photos but I'd have been just as happy with the flat dial of the quartz sibling. The case finishing along with that of the bracelet is on par with many watches in higher price brackets. The end links I'm fine with as they drop down. New PRX models have been announced including a chronograph (that I want to see) along with smaller dial and other strap variations. I'll probably stick with the brilliant bracelet on mine though. Oh and as I commented on the second hand removal video the watch looks better without something that wat out of index alignment.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony! The Powermatic version is great overall and i do like the raised writing and the silver framed date window a lot and i wish that at least the framed window was on the quartz version! It'll be really interesting to see how the chronograph and the 35mm version wear on the wrist especially the chronograph considering its bigger and thicker but it's obviously got more going on with the dial so maybe it will even out. However as far as I remember it was a bit pricey with the mechanical chrono movement, it would have been really cool if they put in a quartz chrono movement! Yeah I still cant believe how good the watch looks without the seconds hand and how different the overall experience has been! I like that not only am I getting a different wearing experience because of the case and bracelet but I'm also getting a unique time telling experience!

@anthonystevens8683

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot Sometimes less is indeed more, without the second hand it looks a tad more elegant IMHO. I do like the sweep of a mechanical hand though as I'm sure those who replace batteries do as well to check if the little ticker is alive. The Chrono will be thicker given the well proven workhorse Valjoux 7753 and the quick date setting will be via a recessed pusher at 10. Personally I have no issue with this as it's the same on my long discontinued non wave dial Seamaster Chronograph.

I had both the blue and black dial versions of this watch. While I liked both, they ended up getting sold. I just didn’t find myself wearing them much

I have a wrist size of 6.5 inches, would it fit on me? Probably a stupid question sorry not a big watch guy but, I seriously fell in love with this watch!

Agree on this watch best money spend $270 out the door taxes included the craftsmanship and quality the prx quartz blue dial is amazing and agree with you on the brushed sunray dial vs the waffle dial and the bracelet melts and drapes over the wrist wow 😍

There is important purpose of why there is a seconds hand on quartz because it serves as an indicator of low battery warning when your battery needs replacement the seconds hand will be ticking every 4 seconds without losing its timekeeping it will still be running accurately but will tick every 4 seconds so that you will still have days to bring it to tissot to change the battery so it will completely stop & be useless while it is on your wrist.. so removing the seconds hand is not a good idea for me..

5:42 freakin hate snap back case backs. Why Tissot? On my Quickster Chronograph there wasn’t even an indication of wear to pry.

the only reason I would prefer a quartz over a mechanical is a significant price difference. Practicality can not be a reason because then wristwatches entirely are impractical. You have the most accurate globally synchronized time in your pocket.

Broo today only my dad got me the prx 35mm! I'm very happy with it🥰 it looks sooo sooo good man

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome gift man congratulations and wow that's good timing lol!! I really want to try on the 35mm version I think it could work even better than my 40mm one. Which dial color did you get??

@musabthegreat

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot thanks man. I got the ice blue dial. It looks soo good. God bless my father. He literally searched everywhere and only one showroom had the ice blue dial that too was the show piece....but he eventually got it for me as a birthday present. And I've seen and held other models and i can tell you that the ice blue is really really good.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

@@musabthegreat ah very nice the ice blue dial does look great and its the one I want to see in person alongside the green dial! Thats some commitment from your dad so I'm glad that he was able to find one after that much effort! Also happy birthday!

@musabthegreat

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot thank you🤗

I almost forgot how good the PRX looks! I'm thinking of getting the new green dial version and if I do get it, the seconds hand is coming off. There's an extra level of elegance without the seconds hand regardless of whether it's quartz or mechanical

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

everytime i see the prx in my watch box and put in on my wrist i get surprised by how good it looks lol! The green dial version looks awesome, i definitely want to check it out in person and the 35mm version. if you do get it and take off the seconds hand let me know how it looks!

@realeyesrealizereallies99

Жыл бұрын

Get the green one you won't regret it. The colour is like nothing else. I have both the blue and the green and the blue gets no wrist time cause I choose the green every single day.

@hudsonmock564

Жыл бұрын

@@realeyesrealizereallies99 dark green or light?

I bought both the Powermatic 80 and Quarts version, both with blue dials, the quartz is on the leather strap, the auto is on the steel bracelet. Great combination, really enjoy these watches. Especially at online prices, I paid $440 for the automatic and $270 for the Quarts, both brand new. I tested the auto with over 88 hr reserve, impressive 1-3 sec fast per day. The quartz was pissing me off at first because it seemed like the minute hand would lag after I set it, but figured out how to set it so the hand starts moving right after closing the crown. The sec hand isn't always hitting the markers, but not a big deal, same with a lot of other quartz watches.

@PABLOTORRES-gc6ey

Жыл бұрын

Hi, where you buy the powermatic 80 for that price?

@gpaje

Жыл бұрын

@@PABLOTORRES-gc6ey Jomashop has been my go to for brand new Tissots. They sell pretty much all the variants, including 40mm and 35mm, Powermatics and quarts, etc. If you sign up to the texting alerts (you can cancel anytime), they will take $20 off any purchase over $250. Right now, they have the blue dial with leather strap 40mm PRX Auto for $440 without the $20 discount So $420 before tax, shipping is free. Though you will have to wait, about 3-5 weeks, so they are waiting for stock from Tissot.

@godmode2461

Жыл бұрын

@@gpaje Im a college student and can only afford one of the two. Is the auto worth the extra money? I like the waffle dial as it seems more versatile but the quartz is more accurate and can take on more wear and tear without worries of damaging the Internals. Also how often do you need to service the auto PRX since thats another concern.

@gpaje

Жыл бұрын

@@godmode2461 In your situation, get the quartz. I love wearing almost as much, always ready to go and financial the smart thing to do. The automatic is better, but that's because I am an automatic aficionado. That being said, most automatics don't really need to be serviced until 10 years, even though they recommend 5. When it starts to not maintain accuracy, then you should bring it it. But not to Tissot, but an independent watch service shop. My shop will service Tissot's, Seiko's & most other automatics for around $80. I have a Seiko that is over 14 years old and never been serviced. When it finically does go in for service, it will only cost me $80 or so. So not really that expensive to own an maintain automatics.

For some 400-600usd is dirt cheap for a watch. But here i am trying to justify if i need to pull the trigger for something im eyeing for more than a year.

What’s your wrist size? For my smaller wrist I would probably go wit the 35mm. But I would love for it to be an automatic, any idea if they plan to release a powermatic 35mm prx?

@steffenchristmas1987

Жыл бұрын

Being released soon! Check out Teddy Baldassarre's latest video where he tours Tissot. It gave me a greater appreciation for the brand and the 35mm automatic has a brief feature too.

The quartz PRX is a direct reissue of the 78 Tissot Sea star

Glad to be here!

I'm eyeing on the 35mm prx

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

the 35mm ones are looking quite good especially with the new dial colors! I'm excited to try one on to see if it might work better for me

powermatic is Lazer Regulated. this makes regular maintainence troublesome

I like smaller watches so the 35mm version is on my list for when it's generally available.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really excited to try out the 35mm version bc i think it will end up wearing more like a 37mm watch which i think would look awesome. For me, 40mm is just a touch too big for this kind of watch. I've got my eye on the green dial

I'm a big fan of the watch. However the second hand alignment is what makes me reluctant to buy quartz watches online. When you buy it io the high street you see what you're getting before you pull the trigger. When you order it online you're pretty much stuck with what you're getting. Taking the second hand off like you did is not a viable option for me as I feel watches without running second hand tend to look a bit lifeless to me. By the Casio have understood this issue and on almost all of their quartz watches the second hand lines up.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah having the seconds hand not line up is a bit irritating considering so many companies like casio, seiko, and citizen manage to get it right at a similar/cheaper price point. Like you said its always best to see in in person in a store or through a retailer with a good return policy, or Amazon for that matter lol! Actually, if asked, many online retailers will send a photo of the watch itself for you to check which is nice! As for the lack of a seconds hand looking lifeless, i can totally see how it can be viewed that way, but for me its almost a surreal experience to see it work, without it working (kinda) lol!

I am also a fan of quartz watches. But having owned a few watches with Japanese quartz movements, going back to something like the ETA F06.115 feels like a major downgrade for no real benefits. Unlike the newer Japanese quartz, it doesn’t offer useful innovations such as solar charging or radio syncing. Worse of all, it’s not even a serviceable movement, meaning you need to replace the whole movement when there’s something wrong with it (the way that you have to do with the cheapo movement in a Swatch…). I wish big Swiss watchmakers like Tissot could take quartz seriously and innovate!

Question:will taking out the seconds hand prolong my battery life? I'm thinking of buying this beauty.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm technically taking off the seconds hand should extend the battery life since the movement is having to push around less weight but I don't think it will extend it by very much. I say go for it and get one! Try it on if you can but yeah its a good looking watch

@teramaya2671

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot thank you for your insight. You definitely persuaded me more to buy it when you made this vid😂. Cheers.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!! Awesome to hear that you'll get one, I'm excited for you so let me know what you think of it when you get it!

Which age group mostly wear PRX 80 ? I would like to buy this. Appreciate your response

@rxmarlo2303

11 ай бұрын

I would say 27 and up but its all about how you dress with the prx80 i say gives a more professional business setting enviroment look

I agree with the 38 mm suggestion, the watch is too big for my wrist!

@conzmoleman

2 ай бұрын

get the 35

The new 35 millimeter fits larger

I like the quartz 35millimeter version, with blue Dial It's closest to the original

@whereRbearsTeeth

Жыл бұрын

😂

@conzmoleman

2 ай бұрын

agree

I feel exactly the same about quartz, 'grab & go'! That PRX is beautiful but it would look too big on my wrist.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that grab and go ease is just so nice! It's a looker for sure so maybe the 35mm versions would work for you? Try one of those on if you haven't already!

I am superficial because I wanted a full gold quartz prx.

@Long-nd8bq

Жыл бұрын

They have it now. I'm getting one.

If “slim” is what you want then I’d suggest you to try an Indian brand called “Titan Edge ceramic “ and you’d realise that you’re wearing the slimmest Watch in the universe!

I tried one on, but it’s better in the video than in real life. Feels kind of cheap compared to other watches I tried and just kind of bland at the end of the day. I went with a Hamilton Khaki that I was able to pick up for $360. Great watch

Best mod ever

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

I still can't believe how much it changed the watch for the better!

I totally prefer quartz watches without seconds hands. I have an old Seiko quartz tank watch without a seconds hand, but I rarely if ever see this on more contemporary watches.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

yeah for dressier, non tool watches, i think the no seconds hand look is quite nice! Definitely gives a very different experience when wearing it which is cool. Same here I wish it was done more on modern watches!

Tbch I just cant see myself spending more than $200 for a quartz watch especially one with only a date function

How you dont have a second hand?

@superaa6779

3 ай бұрын

Did you not watch the video? He removed it because it did not line up with the indexes. Would not have bothered me. Would bug me more not knowing if the watch is running.

I've been looking for a dress watch to wear to my daughter's wedding but this sports watch might be the ticket, but automatic version.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

ooooo yeah that would be awesome! It can work for all the wedding events dressy and casual so it can soak in all the memories. Huge congratulations on the big occasion and all the best to you, your daughter, and both families!

@jodysilvia2

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewatchidiot thank you.

Dismantling a watch to align the second´s hand would be one of the worst experiences of my life, that is a big NO for me.

Just realised, ur clothes changing like bollywood movies. Lol

Yeah you basically fkd up the watch, front and back, congrats!

All you had to do was get the automatic with a leather strap and two of your problems wouldn't have existed.

@thewatchidiot

Жыл бұрын

The automatic version was announced months after I got mine and 3rd party leather straps started coming up after that and didn't have the midlink that the OEM straps have (which were released well after this video went up). Also i prefer bracelets in general. That being said, I did buy the automatic but I returned it soon afterwards bc I wasn't a fan of the dial and for a watch I only wear randomly every so often, quartz was ideal!

A $365 watch on that you must re-assemble yourself for the second hand to be properly mounted? Completely unacceptable. Even Casio's less than $50 do that right. Don't buy people!

Dude thats HILARIOUS. You didn't buy the auto but you went to the trouble of taking off the ticking second hand? YOU WANTED THE AUTO!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHHA. It did look much better without that ticking hand though for sure. Next time just spend the extra for the automatic though. I have it and that waffle dial ads SO MUCH luxury and presence to the watch.

Such a boring watch.

@thewatchidiot

2 жыл бұрын

Noted! 😁

Stock is best. You devalued your watch by taking off second hand.

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