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For all who speaks about "service" here. Do you know the price? I recently went to service with my Tissot I'm using last 22 years with no service before. My mistake was that I had been swimming with them 20 years ago in the sea with protection 30M. If not this they might still be ok. But I have got each day 30 sec delay now. Service told me 200 € for all service. Plus I need front glass to be replaced as they fall down couple of years before. All together 250 which easy go up to 300 € just in case. New watch cost around 495 €. My previous one has 25 jewels, means it's not System51. But they still just replace all if more then 10 years past. The point is your watch will go easily 20-30 years. Then if you clever man, you won't repair it but buy new one because it's more than half price from new, plus new technologies always better. Think about it.
@@chriswatchreviews4752 they told me completely replacement of insight, have no clue what it means, but I think it's more than just a movement. When I asked them let's me better buy new one, I was surprised, as they were standing on repairment. I took a pause on 3-6 months before calculate all pluses and minuses before decided to buy a new one.
@@chriswatchreviews4752they told me completely replacement of inside, have no clue what it means, but I think it's more than just a movement. When I asked them lets me better buy new one, I was surprised, as they were standing on repairment. I took a pause on 3-6 months before calculate all pluses and minuses before decided to buy a new one.
Hi Chris, I'm sorry I'm late to the party: my wife brought me one of these from China recently. I suspect that yours is a Sugess, the same as mine. I really like it actually. Several watch companies use this movement so it's quite possible that the 1963 is serviceable to an extent, even if that means swapping out the movement. As mine was a gift I'll certainly keep it for as long as possible. It gets regular but infrequent use so I'm hoping it won't need a service any time soon... 🙂
Great video, and a very classy and nice piece. I’m looking to purchase a 16220 as well in a jubilee, and slate tapestry dial just a beautiful piece. But I don’t want to pull the trigger until i see it in a leather strap or maybe if you can show your 16220 in a leather that would be a huge help. Also, in regards to the bracelet is the clasp your talking about is it a huge problem is it way to loose or it’s okay? Thanks
I wanted a PRX when they first came out 3 or 4 years ago, but I don’t anymore. Imo, Tissot has over marketed this watch and come out with too many models. The last straw for me was the Prx digital. Really Tissot? The other thing is, imo, the feature of the PRX is the integrated bracelet. If I couldn’t get a good fit, I probably wouldn’t wear it. Good for Tissot they have broken through the watch enthusiast bubble to the larger world of regular people, but it just isn’t for me.
I owned one of those awhile back. The star of the show was the movement. The rest of the watch was just ok. In the end, not a keeper fir me as I had a hard time philosophically owning a disposable chronograph.
Every one goes through a Seiko phase. I still have my Presage I bought about 5 years ago. It’s a great dressy watch in a modern size. Even better on a Strapcode Jubilee bracelet. I really should reach for it more, but I have mostly moved on to higher end pieces. So the Presage is too nice to be a beater. Nonetheless, I think it remains a great choice for the non watch guy. With fathers days and graduation season, I still think it would be a great graduation gift for a high school or college grad, or a Father’s Day gift for a dad who normally won’t spend more than $100 on a watch, but knows the name Seiko.
Just got one, purchased new from AD. It's a solid choice, understated, handsome and masculine, not pretentious or flashy, just a great all-round tool watch that I love wearing with casual clothing.
I got a 38mm with a 7.5 inch wrist. It’s a great watch but don’t let anyone tell you it looks good on that big of wrist. It didn’t. Go for the 42 I wish I would have. It’s noticeably too small on my wrist
@@chriswatchreviews4752 part of the reason why I snagged it up. Brand new the cheapest one I found was $412 looking at getting a replacement box. Normally, I would docket for minimal water resistance and no luminescence but it’s a dress wash. I can let it go.
42 mm. That looks pretty big for a dress-style watch. It even looks big on your hand. I have a very small wrist, 14,75 cm (around 5,8 inch). How do you think it would look around my wrist?
I actually found it to be too big for my wrist, and I sold it last summer to put towards something else. If your wrist is smaller than mine, which I think it is, I would look for something else. I have been trending my tastes towards watches that are under 40 mm in size lately
Hi, Which is better? Orient Bambino or Contemporary? I wanted a bambino until I saw contemporary line. I need a watch for lifelong. (I'd like to buy it money from legacy) First I checked an open heart Bambino but now I found RA-AG0004S10B. What do You think is it better than Open heart Bambino? Do You know better than Orient (maybe Zeppelin?!) for me? (open heart with saphire glass) my budget is cca 350 EUR. Not so much but I need a lifelong memory. Thank You
I would look at the current Gen Orient Bambino with the 38mm case size, smaller than the previous generations. They typically run between $250-$300 USD, and they look great!
This is a great watch. Perfect size, even on a larger (8-1/4 inch) writst. I got mine with the sapphire back, so I could appreciate the beautiful Nomos in-house Alpha movement. Keeps great time. I treated myself to about a dozen straps - leather, rubber and fabric - and it looks good on all of them.
@@chriswatchreviews4752 someone on Reddit says that Orient calls the open heart versions “Contemporary Classics” but the watch community just calls it a bambino for simplicity. I’d like to get an open heart orient on a metal band but if it’s not the bambino I don’t know. There’s not much information about the differences between the two models!
Can you make a video about navigating the pre-owned market? I'd really like a Tag but most videos and commenters say don't pay over $1k and never pay retail. I'm not seeing anything like that online.
You can buy a 18mm aftermarket bracelet on Amazon, but I don't think you will find one that is specifically fitted for this watch. A straight end watch bracelet like the one I have should look nice though
Don't ever sell ! I have a 2001 black face in my collection and my daily , stunning watch and super comfy , have a 16610 sub and omega speedy both gorgeous but no way as comfortable as the 16220 , absolute classic watch , please don't trade 🙏great vid by the way 👌
@chriswatchreviews4752 yeah guy I got mine from was on a leather as he preferred this , so meant the oyster strap was unworn , I love it though , enjoy and embrace the iconic date just 16220 💥
Nice review. I love this watch. On the differences, you missed a couple. The position of the day/date window is more centered. In the prior version it was closer to the 3 o’clock mark. The other difference is the length of the hour and minute hands. Another difference is the color and content of the winding pendulum shown through the back case. Also, the crown has the classic Tissot logo as the dial does. The solitary T is now gone. I believe there is a change in the strap design as well, for those vying this watch with a strap. Last the profile of the stainless steel case changes. The prior one had a more pronounced downward angle and it was flatter.
Yea, it definitely has a more wearable case size, that and you can sometimes find them for $250 nowadays. I do like the matching color datewheel on the new version, which is one of the main reasons I went with it
