Tissot 35mm PRX Powermatic 80
Looks like it’s finally happening and will be officially announced tomorrow. I’ve been getting into smaller watches lately, especially after picking up a Lorier Falcon S3 so I’m really excited to check this one out. Curious as to what you all think of this and if any of you will be picking one up?
Bonus question: Has anyone had good experience with the accuracy of the Powermatic 80 movement? I found it kind of odd that the deviances aren’t really stated anywhere.
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Joshua
Just a man trying to dabble in the fascinating and sometimes expensive world of watch collecting.
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tbh i'm over the PRX Hype, just like the Moonswatch. Waited long enough to not want it anymore. 👌
tbh i'm over the PRX Hype, just like the Moonswatch. Waited long enough to not want it anymore. 👌
Interesting take. Makes sense after waiting so long the appeal disappeares after the hype dies down.
The current 40 mm version is just a tad too large for me, but I wear it anyway because it’s a killer watch. I’m afraid the 35 mm will be just too small. A 38 mm with a 45 mm lug to lug would be ideal.
About the accuracy of the Powermatic 80 in my PRX, I can’t really complain. It tends to run quite fast if you hand-wind it every day though. And the automatic winding works don’t like to be hand wound, the reverser gears will stick if you do so.
Just ordered a vintage 90s 37mm integrated-bracelet Seiko 5 I hope will do for my integrated desires.
As for the PM80, I have a COSC-grade C07.111 and a standard-grade C07.811 that both run well within COSC standards for daily rate.
The current 40 mm version is just a tad too large for me, but I wear it anyway because it’s a killer watch. I’m afraid the 35 mm will be just too small. A 38 mm with a 45 mm lug to lug would be ideal.
About the accuracy of the Powermatic 80 in my PRX, I can’t really complain. It tends to run quite fast if you hand-wind it every day though. And the automatic winding works don’t like to be hand wound, the reverser gears will stick if you do so.
That’s my main concern with the 35mm. I’m hoping the automatic movement and the integrated bracket will help the watch wear more like a 36/37mm but it’s one of those things I’ll just have to try on and see.
Good to note about the accuracy though. With 80 hours of power reserve you’d just have to fight that urge to hand wind. As long as it keeps good time that shouldn’t be an issue.
Just ordered a vintage 90s 37mm integrated-bracelet Seiko 5 I hope will do for my integrated desires.
As for the PM80, I have a COSC-grade C07.111 and a standard-grade C07.811 that both run well within COSC standards for daily rate.
Very nice! I’ve yet to find an affordable integrated sports watch that spoke to me. I almost got a standard Quartz PRX but really wanted the P80 movement and thought the 40mm was a tad big.
Good info on the movement. Thank you! After having a few omegas I’m a bit spoiled on movement accuracy.
I have 2 with that movement in 33mm and they both keep excellent time. They are better than the Seiko powered ones I have.
I have 2 with that movement in 33mm and they both keep excellent time. They are better than the Seiko powered ones I have.
Seiko movements are so inconsistent when unregulated. Don’t even get me started on the 6R35 movements. Good to know the P80 holds up well.
The current 40 mm version is just a tad too large for me, but I wear it anyway because it’s a killer watch. I’m afraid the 35 mm will be just too small. A 38 mm with a 45 mm lug to lug would be ideal.
About the accuracy of the Powermatic 80 in my PRX, I can’t really complain. It tends to run quite fast if you hand-wind it every day though. And the automatic winding works don’t like to be hand wound, the reverser gears will stick if you do so.
I have a PRX P80 but didn't know it has "reverser gears", something entirely new I gather. Can you please elucidate?
I've had 2 with the P80 movement, a very early one in a Tissot Chemin des Tourelles dress watch and now in my PRX. Never had a minute's problem with either. My PRX is running +2 sec/d on my timegrapher.
I have a PRX P80 but didn't know it has "reverser gears", something entirely new I gather. Can you please elucidate?
Basically the small brass gears you can see when looking at the movement through the display case back. They appear to be 2 gears but they’re 4 gears actually, they have a mechanism that allows them to slip and lock to allow the movement to wind in any direction of rotation. That’s my non-watchmaker explanation.
These gears are lubricated at the factory, and if you search for “Powermatic 80 rotor stuck” in Google you’ll see that generally people do not recommend hand winding the movement, as the lubrication in these gears wears out and leads to the rotor to get stuck in one direction of rotation.
It’s not a showstopper, but it’s annoying. The issue tends to be temporary for me, gets solved when I wear the watch for a couple of days.
For now , I am not a fan of the offered colors ! The Quartz collection seems to be nicer.
I have a few Powermatics , and I can tell you that the worst one has +5 sec/day.
The others are mostly +3/-3 , One of them even thinks it's a Quartz !
For now , I am not a fan of the offered colors ! The Quartz collection seems to be nicer.
I have a few Powermatics , and I can tell you that the worst one has +5 sec/day.
The others are mostly +3/-3 , One of them even thinks it's a Quartz !
Wow that’s pretty amazing accuracy, especially considering the price point!
I believe Tissot released the 35mm for women, believing 40mm would be OK for all men. The truth is that the 40mm wears too big for many men, and the 35mm is a little small. I think 37/38mm would be perfect and almost certainly the largest selling size if available. Like many manufacturers they are out of touch