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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.😎
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 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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
