Gentleman if it’s your only watch, PRX if it’s part of a collection. The Gentleman is more versatile but the PRX is more unique and exciting. Both are great for the price!
Why is Tissot Tradition Open Heart never talked about anywhere ? Is there anything wrong with it ? I'm confused which one to buy between Le Locle and Tradition Open Heart - both black dial and bracelets. If by tomorrow I'm still undecided, I will go with Seiko Alpinist :D
After trying both watches in-store today, it was hands-down no competition that the Gentleman felt like the better watch. It feels better constructed, the dial looks much crisper and better finished. And it fits my 7 inch wrist without any overhang. I even prefer the bracelet as it feels more classic and less fad-driven. The silicone balance spring sealed the deal. I bought the Gentleman and I'm glad I didn't just buy a PRX without trying both first.
I was JUST telling the wife he should start selling wallets, high end pocket knives, etc. He would be a perfect one stop shop for the guys! And if he mirrored that on the ladies side with purses/bags, total world domination! Lol
Well I've had the PRX 80 Powermatic with the blue waffle dial for about 2 weeks now. It's a really cool, beautiful watch: I like its style! The Gentleman looks great, perhaps just a little too conservative and almost a bit boring for my taste. I find myself admiring the little details on the PRX. One thing you didn't mention, though you can see it on the video, is that even though the PRX does not have micro adjustment, it does have two half links that can help get a good fit. I had to use one on mine. Worth mentioning......
I couldn't decide which one to buy so I bought both. I absolutely love the fit, finish and dials on both watches. I went for the blue waffle PRX 80 and the Classic green on the Gentlemen 80. Thanks Teddy for the comparison.
Just wanted to say that your videos covering the Tissot Genteleman Powermatic 80 Silicium finally got me to purchase one and it's my first significant watch purchase. Thank you so much. I really enjoy your videos, even those that cover watches that I can't afford (yet). Cheers!
Even though the PRX has no silicon hairspring, it features the new Nivachron hairspring which is made from an Titanium alloy and offers very good magnetic resistance. The PRX has the same regulating system as the Gentleman and can be regulated to pretty much the same accuracy as the gentlemen (my PRX runs at stable +3 seconds per day). Also, what should have been mentioned here is that both bracelets have “half links”.
I have both the PRX Quartz and Auto in blue, love them both! I am also a Holy Trinity member and own an AP Royal oak 15400. And as a AP fan I’m loving this PRX to death! That’s why you buy it to get that Nautilus/Royal Oak look and feel without the price or worry! The gentleman is a very nice watch but there is nothing that special for me to drop money on it! The fact that the integrated sports steel bracelet watches are impossible to get now, the PRX definitely has come in the perfect time!
After a year and a half of considering, last week I bought myself a Gentleman Powermatic 80 with blue dial. This is a fantastic, very accurate watch!!! Your review helped me to decide which one to buy. Thank you Teddy! I hope you make a test video of the Zeppelin watches someday. My family has four Zeppelin watches and we love them too!
The Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80, with its highly raised applied markers and great finishing, would make you think that it is a watch that is easily 2 or 3 thousand dollars. Given that it is such a bargain, I am surprised that more Swiss watch makers haven't followed suit, and produced models with this level of quality while being affordable.
Got my first Tissot the other week. My wife bought me the Tissot Ballade for just under $400. Chronometer certified with the powermatic 80 movement and silicum hairspring. Can’t beat it for the money. Great gentleman alternative.
The tissot gentleman has a ridiculous amount of "Pull" to it .. such a charming watch .. been looking at it for a good quarter of the year .. tried it on first time didn't like it .. the more I tried it the more I liked it .. finally with black friday sale I pulled the trigger on the silver white dial one .. looks beautifully understated classic design love it !
I bought the PRX over a month ago and it can't leave my wrist. I tried to wear another watch today but I went back to my PRX immediately. Incredible watch and value!
Hello Teddy, I am always surprised of your ability to read customer minds, explaining exactly what we want to know about a watch, without being snobish. Keep doing this great job man!
Why is Tissot Tradition Open Heart never talked about anywhere ? Is there anything wrong with it ? I'm confused which one to buy between Le Locle and Tradition Open Heart - both black dial and bracelets. If by tomorrow I'm still undecided, I will go with Seiko Alpinist :D
Bought the gentleman from Teddy 2 years ago and wear it every day. I’m not a bracelet guy so I have many straps I change out on this watch. My favorite is the navy colored Rado NATO strap you can buy at Teddy’s shop.
Both pieces are amazing to have. Been enjoying my prx powermatic 80 for over a year now. It really wears bigger than the suggested size in my 6.75 inch wrist size with the bracelet. I purchased the blue leather strap for 2 reasons, I want to keep the steel bracelet scratch free and secondly I want to reduce the larger look of the integrated steel bracelet. With the 35mm variant now available as an option, I’m highly considering getting one. Tried it and it wears and looks perfect on my wrist size. Gentleman looks awesome too to be honest and itching to have it in my collection as well. Thanks for sharing this comparison video. We appreciate all the things you do so we can be informed.
Teddy, fully agree with your judgement. I bought the PRX because I love the 70ies look , still love my Visodate with the 50/60ies charme with PVD gold and leather strap/clasp ... For entry into watches Seiko and Tissot are the best brands.... but also for people who simply cannot spend the money for Omegas, JLCs, etc. ... both brands have great pilot and dive watches as well - plus pure dress watches / Greetings from Germany
I have the gentleman, very happy with it wore it in the ocean it was good to go. Wore it in a suit looked good. Mines all scratched up now, adds character. Very happy with the watch my first “real” one. +5 seconds a day
Bought the Gentleman with the leather strap recently and love it. The dial is beautiful and changes under different lighting. Love the strap. Lot of watch for the price point for sure. Keep up the great content Teddy.
I prefer the PRX... it's just amazing in person. For a do it all I like the Longines conquest in 39. Although for the price the Gentleman is a great piece. Might go check out the green variant.
I got the PRX first and then bought the Gentleman as well. I usually wear way more expensive watches but these are just so nice to wear and punch way above their price range.
I bought a beautiful Gentleman Powermatic 80 this summer (blue on brown leather) to commemorate a professional success. I would had preferred its bezel to be brushed and not polished steel, but that is a matter of taste. The PRX, however, has one major flow: it sports a proprietary bracelet integration that can neither accept leather straps, nor any other bracelet.
The PRX really ticks all boxes if you love Genta Designs. The integrated bracelet is amazing. The waffle dial and see thru bottom. Double clasp. A Swiss automatic movement. What else can you ask for. This could easily be a 3-4K watch
No it isnt. There are also good competitors in this range to 1k and below. Maurice Lacroix Aikon, Citizen tsuyosa, Christopher Ward the twelve, yema wristmaster.
I really love my PRX in office environment. Great watching for the money! And the blue looks great, in sunlight a shine blue in the afternoon sometimes more or less black. God Video, thank you!
Excellent comparison, Teddy. Have had my Gentleman (this very model) for about a year and a half now and love it. Wear it 1st or 2nd most of the 7 watches in my collection. I do dig the PRX, but not the waffle dial-definitely prefer the look of the Quartz PRX. Still, though, with my Gentleman in the collection and too many other watches on my wish list, don’t see a PRX in my future.
The Gentleman is a perfect everyday watch. Can be found for $700 but could easily be mistaken for a $5,000 watch. Made with craftsmanship and premium materials. Finishing is fantastic. The movement is incredibly accurate for this price point with over 3 days of power reserve. The PRX is great too, but doesn't have the same wow factor when you see it. It doesn't look like a luxury watch the way the Gentleman does.
Bought the gentleman yestarday, before watching this video. Main idea was to get a more accurate watch than my old orient. So I'm happy to hear that my pick was a good one.
First things first, you are doing an incredible job. I enjoy your videos so much! Such a source of knowledge and respect for all the different price points and tastes. So convincing and your language never fails. Could listen for hours. Concerning the two watches, I think the PRX is the winner for my personal taste. I bought it with a black dial; it's an excellent reference to the Rolex Oyster Quartz. It looks so good in real life. Super shiny but never tacky. I guess Tissot did this series to get more attention. I live in Germany, and Tissot always seems like that watch you get from your family for graduation. The Gentleman, to me, is such a kind of watch.
I have a Tissot Seastar with the Powermatic 80 Silicum movement. It is superbly accurate. I keep it on a winder and its always ready to go. It is also 300 M water resistant and has great lume. It's a great watch!
I bought the prx with the powermatic 80 in blue. Looks and feels great and it's gaining only 10-15 seconds a month so I can't complain about it's accuracy. I checked out the black dial quartz version to see what it would be size wise before the auto came out and the brushed black dial looked fantastic. Would have bought it on the spot if I wasn't waiting on the auto. The 70's styling just can't be beat IMO and Tissot did a really good job with this watch.
bought the Gentleman to celebrate my bachelor Degree, silver dial with bracelet. Incredible feeling for the price. blue dial was too vivid for my taste ( is way more vivid than the one on the hamilton jazzmaster or the prx, you cannot spot that on video) and the reflective part of the indexes under light gave me enough "bling". Also got myself really lucky with the movement it runs around +- 1s a day even though it doesn't have any chronograph certification
As a newbie this is such a tough call. I just bought the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD91 and swapped the strap for black leather. It wears a little smaller than expected. I am struggling between the Gentlemen and the PRX. One minute its the former and then I change to the latter. Fairly certain that my choice will be the blue dial PRX as its simplicity has me gravitating back to it every time.
My parents wedding anniversary is coming up and I wanted to get my dad a nice proper watch. I’ve gifted him a Rolex in the past and he refused to take it because of the price and told me to keep it for myself. So now Im thinking the PRX is the way to go. The price isn’t ridiculous, even for an average person who doesn’t know about watches, yet it still exudes a certain class, punching way above its weight class.
These are two great watches, with amazing dials, and movements for the money. I don't love their bracelets though. Obviously, still really good for the money. That said I think the Tissot T-Sport Gent-Xl Swissmatic has fallen under the radar. It is a great everyday watch that is only about $500. It has a fairly plain, but cool dial, with a design inspired by a race car's speedometer. The case polishing, bracelet and clasp are amazing though. Every time I wear that watch I am amazed at how great they are, especially when compared to other much more expensive watches in my collection. Off topic, but I am picking up a Baume and Mercier Riviera today. Super excited!
Very pleased with the green Gentleman that I bought recently. It definitely wears larger for a 40 mm, as mentioned, due to the 48mm lug width. The bracelet isn't as high quality as I would expect but a good value for the money. I chose the Gentleman over the PRX, As I would enjoy changing up the band or strap with the bracelet. PRX, not so much. Again, just my opinion and observation.
Your watch videos are best in the world but honestly you could fill up an entire channel on how you make these videos and public speaking and everything. Just top shelf
I have had a Gentleman Powermatic 80 for a year and a half. It is a really good watch. Mine has been running at +2 sec/day, and it feels very solid and well made. Indeed, it is the heaviest watch that I own. The only disappointment is that it does not have a screw down crown, which would significantly improve its water resistance and make it a real GADA watch like an Oyster Perpetual or an Aqua Terra but for a fraction of the price.
I really like both of these, and the Powermatic 80 being a real advantage. The omission of micro adjustments is a miss for both. As for the Gentleman, I dislike "Silicium" on the dial. (Google tells me it is a skin care product 😳) Reminds me of the American car manufacturers slapping "Turbo" and "Euro" on their cars in the '70s. A bit of a deal breaker for me.
"The omission of micro adjustments is a miss for both" - I Agree, but leather band solves it. "As for the Gentleman, I dislike "Silicium" on the dial". - I Agree, but not a deal braker for me, since this material is a synonim of performance and not as common in this price range. Regards,
Excellent video as always! Question: I've searched everywhere and can't find the answer, On the Tissot Gentleman, is this a pressed in caseback or screwdown? It appears to be pressed in.
My wrist circumference is about 5.75in - 6in. Top of wrist diameter is about 2in. Which watch would fit me better? Also should I go for 5.75in or 6in for my wrist size/
Week ago, looking for a new watch. Saw Tissot and look at the models. Saw two I loved. T-Race rose gold with black and PRX 80 with a cream white waffle. Bought the T-Race first and bought the PRX yesterday. Think it goes good with my Navy Blue suit, pops out with the white.
My first automatic watch is a Tissot Ballade Powermatic 80 COSC ( T108.408.16.057.00 ) I absolutely love it. I put on a cheap bracelet from Spigen originally for Galaxy Watch and it looks perfect. Hoping to find a decent jubilee bracelet in my country.
Had the pleasure to see these two in person, and from my point of view and personal opinion, for you to get your money's worth, I would say the gentleman at the 700 dollar price point is worth it to me the prx is nice but has a cheaper feel to it and I had higher hopes for the prx and underestimated the gentleman. I have a 7 inch wrist, so both look good but gentleman is the one. Another factor to consider is that the gentleman is exactly the same as a Bulova watch I currently own the only difference is the color of the face, so it's definitely something for me to think before purchase. Great review!
I have both. I have the Gentleman with a black face as I consider that more formal and can wear it with my suits. I have the PRX quartz with the blue leather strap and have that for more informal times. I also have the PRX chronograph white face (Panda). I wear that for both informal and formal times.
thanks Teddy ! but, I'm still undecided. both appears to be bigger than their bezel size. lug to lug around 50 mm . I'd say this may suit bigger size wrist, although I've seen them on 6.25 n 6.50
Teddy, it is clear: for beginners Gentlemen, for more conaisseurs the Tissot AP Waffle LND Oyster Quartz aka PRX; LND stands for Like No Date :) Greeting from Germany
I just bought the Tissot open heart gentlemen. I’m eager to go out somewhere with it. I’m glad this video is out to validate me. I’ve saved for it and it’s in my budget, but it’s still a good amount of money.
I owned the blue and black Gentleman. Overall a good watch that I sold after I was unable to get a good fit. In my opinion the lack of micro adjustments was the deal killer for me. The high polished center links also were scratch magnets. Also IMO, not really a sports watch, more of a dress watch. I have not bought the PRX based solely on the lack of micro adjustments. (This is also way I have not bought an Aqua Terra) I have lost 40#, so watch fit me completely differently than they did just last year. I did try on the Aqua Terra recently and still prefer the SM 300 buckle. If the PRX had micro adjustments, I'll own both the auto and the quartz.
@@marktran2657 The PRX Gentleman and PRX, nether has micro adjustments. The PRX has very good half links. I am glad I kept the PRX and not the Gentleman.
@@marktran2657 I don't like the waffle pattern on the auto PRX so I bought the the sunburst blue quartz and could not be happier. I also bought the PRX Chrono with the blue and white panda dial. It is also very good looking watch.
Nit sure if you will answer. I am new to this whole watch collecting and I will eventually want to have a rolex. I work at wall street and I see everyone with incredible watches. I am looking to buy an everyday watch without breaking the bank. I want to slowly move into the more luxury watch. I have been looking at these two particular watches however I absolutely love the hamilton open heart any thoughts on that particular watch and will the hamilton be a better watch than the tissot?
I tried them both on ... the PRX was just too chunky for my taste. The Gentleman, especially if you go with the quartz movement, is quite thin, and it looks like it costs five times what you actually pay for it. A leather strap makes it the perfect accessory to a sports jacket, while on a bracelet it's perfectly at home with any dress suit. Pair it with a field or dive "weekend watch" and you're all set. (In my case, a Hamilton Khaki mechanical; total cost for both (!) was under $1,000.)
I have the Gentleman 80 Silicium with the 18k gold bezel, I ended up buying the factory stainless bracelet to put on in place of the blue leather strap. I also have the quartz PRX with the silver dial, I bought the blue leather strap a few weeks ago for it.
A great video Teddy! Two of my current favourite dare I say it 'value' Swiss watches currently in production. A very good compare and contrast view of these two in my opinion from the underrated Tissot brand. I do have the PRX PM80 in blue dial form and for the price it is a bargain. It's slim and on my 7" wrist works perfectly with a case /bracelet finish that others at this price should take note. The PRX more expensive sister (or brother) the Gentleman is also a well executed watch with the Si balance spring being more anti magnetic as you say and may justify the difference in price. I also have the older PR100 that I guess was the model to be replaced by the Gentleman that I'm more than happy with. My PRX and PR100 in daily use are single digit second accuracy each day. I do prefer the date at the 6 on my PR100 compared to both but the PRX gets away with it at 3 a tad better probably because of the modern retro 70's design and pressed waffle dial.
Get both. Come on, it’s not like you’re only going to buy one watch. I have two Gentelemen, the blue and the silver dial, and I’m strongly considering the quartz PRX (I dislike the waffle dial and need a quartz). Cheers!
I have them both in ice blue. The PRX bracelet is uncomfortable and put a deluge strap. I find it that I won’t ever but a watch with out micro adjustments, t-fit glide lock. I find my Rolex Submariner wearing more. The day just doesn’t have it either.
