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Meet the Tissot PRX Chronograph. It has been a very long time since I ordered a watch throughout the preliminary presentation to the press from a model. However alas, that’s precisely what occurred with this. And it was a digital presentation, even!
I totally loved carrying the common Tissot PRX Automated. In addition to having a vintage-inspired design from an exquisite decade, the worth for that watch can be on level. I can’t consider one other watch between €500 and €1,000 that I’d slightly purchase in the meanwhile. However now, there’s the Tissot PRX Chronograph, a brand new addition to the PRX household at a barely increased value level.
Tissot PRX Chronograph
The very first thing you’ll discover after unboxing this Tissot PRX Chronograph is the load of the watch. A whopping 184g, in comparison with the 138g PRX Auto, the distinction is certainly noticeable. However I do like a watch with a little bit of heft, and I’m an avid wearer of the 280g Seamaster PloProf 1200M. And whereas I’m at it anyway, let’s speak dimensions. There was some confusion when, in accordance with the model’s personal spec sheet, Tissot communicated that the diameter is 42mm whereas the lug-to-lug is supposedly simply 41.5mm. So let’s get that cleared up. The case diameter, measured throughout the watch from 2 o’clock to eight o’clock, is 42mm. The bezel diameter measures 39mm.
Now, Tissot measured 41.5mm from lug to lug, however that’s simply the place the flat floor ends, and never the place the lugs themselves finish. The actual lug-to-lug measurement is 46.5mm. The thickness of the watch is 14.54mm. All in all, this can be a heavy and comparatively giant watch. Maintain that in thoughts while you’re ordering it on-line (or unseen).
Built-in bracelet design
The design of the PRX jogs my memory of my previous 36mm Rolex OysterQuartz, nevertheless it certainly wears greater. Though some may suppose the Tissot PRX design isn’t very unique, and even that it’s copied, it really isn’t. The PRX has been based mostly on the Tissot Seastar Quartz, which was later renamed PRX. There wasn’t a chronograph model although, in order that’s new to the PRX design. In addition to bulkier dimensions, there at the moment are, in fact, additionally two rectangular-shaped chronograph pushers on the best facet of the case.
Two model of the Tissot PRX Chronograph
Tissot’s PRX Chronograph is available in two flavors — a blue-dialed reverse-panda model, in addition to this silver-dialed panda model with rose gold PVD hour markers and fingers. That is the model I personally ordered, although there’s nothing unsuitable with the blue-dialed model both. I like each, however the rose gold accents drew me to ordering this model. The reference quantity for the silver-dialed panda PRX Chronograph is T137.427.11.011.00, whereas the blue-dialed model has reference T137.427.11.041.00. There’s no distinction in specs or value. Each have a retail value of CHF 1,600 (or €1,495).
Caliber A05.H31
Inside is the ETA A05.H31 motion, which is principally a brand new model of the Valjoux 7753. It ticks at 28,800vph and has an influence reserve of 60 hours. This motion has a format with sub-counters at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, in addition to a date aperture at four-thirty. I’ve seen that the date window has upset a couple of folks. Usually, I totally agree and dislike date home windows. But when there needs to be a date, I favor it at four-thirty so it doesn’t mess up any of the hour markers. Tissot additionally made it look good by including slightly bevel, as a substitute of simply merely slicing out a piece of the dial ( you, Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 38).
What I don’t like about this motion is that it requires a micro-pusher within the case band at 10 o’clock to regulate the date. The Tissot PRX Chronograph has a see-through case again, displaying you the Valjoux-7753-based motion. There’s a perlage end on the bridges and a customized black Tissot winding rotor. Identical to all these automated 775x-based actions, it solely winds the mainspring when rotating in a single route. Turning within the different route ends in a free spin, inflicting the well-known Valjoux wobble.
Vertically brushed dial
The dial of the Tissot PRX Chronograph has a really good vertically brushed end, and the sub-dials have slightly rim with round graining. Within the sub-dial at 6 o’clock, the PRX emblem has been printed. As I wrote above, I just like the rose gold PVD indexes and fingers, as they offer such a pleasant distinction to the in any other case monochromatic theme. The outer minute monitor on the dial is black, matching the colour of the sub-dials. Altogether, it’s a really legible chronograph dial, for my part.
The chrome steel PRX bracelet
The bracelet on the Tissot PRX Chronograph is built-in with the case, connecting with a 13mm-wide end-piece on the lugs. On the bottom, one can find these two small steel pins, which you will need to push inwards to take away the bracelet. I’m undecided what you wish to do with it then, however I assume you can, sooner or later, add a leather-based strap that’s specifically made for this watch. Nonetheless, the Tissot PRX Chronograph appears to be like nice on the bracelet, and I really feel a design like this loses its “integrated-ness” while you put it on a leather-based or rubber strap. There’s a butterfly clasp with two launch buttons. The bracelet has no micro-adjustment, however you possibly can work with half hyperlinks to resize it to your wrist.
Some afterthoughts
When you like these sports activities watches with built-in bracelets, there’s little to not like in regards to the Tissot PRX Chronograph. Particularly at this value level (CHF 1,600), there’s not a lot I can criticize. All of the modifications that Tissot must make to make it slimmer, for instance, would add fairly a bit to the worth. That mentioned, I don’t thoughts the 14.54mm-thick case, because it sits properly on my 19cm wrist and has a sporty look to it. There’s no screw-down crown (or pushers), however Tissot ensures a water resistance of 100 meters. So there’s no have to take off your watch while you wish to have a swim.
Is there something I don’t like? Properly, there’s the micro-pusher at 10 o’clock, and there’s the massive “Tissot 1853” on the dial. I believe the emblem may have been printed a font dimension or two smaller. I additionally notice I miss the previous Tissot emblem — the “T” in a sq. — slightly bit. In the long run, although, there are not any dealbreakers in any respect, and I’m wanting ahead to carrying my very own Tissot PRX Chronograph when it arrives. It’s a cool sports activities watch with a little bit of that Seventies vibe — what an excellent decade!
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| Model | Tissot |
| Mannequin | PRX Automated Chrono |
| Reference | T137.427.11.011.00 |
| Dial | Silver with black subdials, rose PVD gold fingers and hour markers |
Case Materials
Chrome steel
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