Tissot PRX

Possibly the best selling Tissot ever. But why?

DESIGN
The PRX has quickly become a staple in the Tissot line up. It’s one of the few watches you’ll find together with APs, Rolexes, and VCs, being worn as an equal, while costing merely a fraction. This is mainly because of its fantastic design. Somehow, Tissot has managed to make something that’s absolutely beautiful, while being simple enough that they can produce it on a budget. In my mind, the PRX could not look any better than it does.

MOVEMENT
Straight up, simple Swiss quartz, is what you’ll find in this PRX variant. It’s reliable, precise, and well renowned, but nothing to write home about. I have never seen a PRX seconds hand that hits all markers. That doesn’t bother me, but I know it’s a turn off for lots of people.

BUILD QUALITY
Excellent.

STRAP
This bracelet, man, I love this bracelet. Tissot went for a very straight forward single-link design, allowing the bracelet to feel great, look great, and be cheap. I love the faceted edges with a hint of polish. It does lack any form of micro adjust, though.

X-FACTOR
Yeah, you want a piece of genuine 70s design, while getting modern quality and money to spare? You won’t get better X-factor anywhere.

CONCLUSION
The PRX is quite possible Tissot’s most successful watch release in the later years. For me, it made Tissot a brand to look out for, and a brand to spend my hard earned money on, whereas I previously saw them as nothing bud a “grandpa and motorsports company.” I would guess that Maurice Lacroix suffers some major issues selling any of ther Aikon pieces, when the PRX looks better, feels better, and is much cheaper. This is also the case for the Powermatic 80 variant.