I de-influence the PRX

I know a lot of people just loooooove it, but the PRX has never done it for me. It's always seemed like someone took parts for three different watches and threw them together. Then again, Tissot has sold a billionty of the them, so what do I know.

I never understood the hype around the PRX, it has never appealed to me. Being a Tissot I'm sure it's very well made, but the style does nothing for me.

How dare you speak ill of this watch???

I think someone said it well. It's for beginner collectors, seasoned folks see right through it for what it is.

I just got so tired of reviews that don't say anything negative about a watch with clear flaws.

I go to jail bad boy

Funny, I feel The same hardly wear my prx also I actually cancelled my Lorier order due to delay of orders oh well …

For a bit more, the Nivada F77 looks to be a fair contender. It has a SOPROD P024.

I am with you @Max on this watch. It's a 70's retro vibe thing with the integrated bracelet and case. I didn't like this kind of design back at the time. So it really doesn't do anything for me now.

However if it is bringing watch wearing to new collector's then I guess that has some merit.

Ultimately not a piece for me though.

I admit I hate it ( well, maybe hate is too strong, more like "I dislike it"🤣) - I really don't like the whole Gents inspired vibe. .. I wouldn't want a Nautilus, Royal Oak or anything inspired by these abominations. Fugly, Emperor's New Clothes, bland "it" watches for the sheeple.

I'm not anti integrated bracelet either, one of my favourite watches is the Aquis - imho far more stylish.

I agree with everything you state in the video. However, about the de-influencer thing, you have wandered into Carlos Mencia territory here....from the "Mind of Max".

Our jokes are better.

The information on that movement threw me. I was previously sure I didn’t want a prx before because I don’t want an integrated bracelet. Then I thought I should check it out because of all the hype. Now I’m rethinking that.

Very nice video and interesting to see another perspective on a watch that gets so much praise. I'm interested to know what you think about the Frederique Constant Highlife since it falls somewhere between the PRX and those very expensive watches you mentioned.

Looks promising this one

Nothing wrong with disliking the PRX, but you totally missed the point. It’s a well finished sports watch with an integrated bracelet for ~ $600.

The Lorien Falcon is a good watch, but the only reason to draw that comparison is because it has a waffle dial…which is not the point of the PRX.

Oh, and here’s a list of Microbrands that don’t have integrated bracelets you should get instead. 🙄

Fair enough. I've owned a PRX. I liked it but my two main gripes were the quick release system and crown. It wasn't really that quick. You have to squeeze your fingers on the levers to release the strap. Maybe I have fat fingers but I found it not that simple to remove it. Also it's quite difficult to put the bracelet back on. The system could of been better. I also found the crown a little too small. I feel like they are gonna release so many colors of this watch we are gonna get sick of it.

Other than that it's a solid watch but needs improvement with those things.

I've got a PRX and kind of agree with @Max when it comes to issues with the watch. I'll add one that bothers me a lot - I think that part of the problem with the endlinks is that mid-case protrudes 2-3 mm beneath the watch base, making the lugs and the bracelets floating a bit above your wrist. I know they were forced to do it because the automatic movement is relatively thick (compared to quartz) and they wanted to make the watch appear very slim; the display case adds a bit of depth as well. That being said - I don't like the overall effect. I prefer watches where the lugs hug around my wrist instead of hovering above it.

Some other smaller gripes I have with the PRX:

• the lume is pathetic

• not a big fan of the handset and the tiny hour markers

• getting the perfect fit with the bracelet is hard (also - my bracelet is a bit squeaky)

• the official leather strap is pretty low quality - 50 EUR down the drain

Issues aside - I still like the PRX and wear it relatively often. I'm actually amazed someone managed to make a watch this cheap that's so good. But it doesn't hold a candle next to my Tudor Ranger and Nomos Tangente. I keep dreaming of someone making a really great integrated bracelet watch under $3000. Or under $5000. As Max said - we're short on options and this makes the PRX quite special.

Have you looked at the FC Highlife?

Or, if you're open to microbrands, Direnzo makes a pretty amazing integrated bracelet watch (DRZ 04) at a great price point...

I've considered the FC Highlife and BM Riviera as some decent mid-range options in the integrated bracelet and down the road I might get one of them. Generally I'm still not sure if I like the concept or not. 😄 The PRX was a cheap way to get some real-world exposure to integrated bracelets, but my mixed experience so far has made me somewhat skeptical of them.

Btw, the DRZ 04 looks really awesome! Too bad they sold out the colors I like. I guess I'll be keeping an eye out for the next release.

Check their resellers too - they often have different stock. I have the white, and it's pretty awesome.

I'm just going to throw this out there, even though I'm sure people are tied of hearing it.

Watches are jewelry. They compliment your look, and nobody cares if your jewelry is real or fake. In fact, if someone does care, that's literally the exact person you should avoid at all costs.

If someone wants the look of a PRX or Nautilus, this watch is $26 on Ali:

Like the Royal Oak look? This one is $14:

I promise you, they look like a watch when worn on your wrist, and they even tell time.

Lastly, and I'm sure it comes across as sour grapes, but I'm telling you, I think fake hexagonal flathead screws that obviously can't turn are one of the dumbest things I've ever seen.

You don’t have that much power to influence or de-fluence the PRX

Hey, Max, you are not alone! I am not a fan of the PRX either. Tried one on, and it just didn't click for me.

I’m in complete agreement with you. The PRX doesn’t excite me either. The disposable movement is a real deal breaker.

Hi. In the window of a store, under the right light, I find the PRX wonderful. There's three major reasons, I think: the dial texture, the nice brushing and the interesting shape of the links. However, I had the opportunity to try it once and the magic instantly vanished. This might have to do with the impression of strapping a brick to my wrist... This case shape is a complete failure.

The other thing I don't like about the PRX is the "fashion watch" impression I get from it. Integrated bracelets are a trend Tissot jumped on quite late. And seeing their advertisements, I feel Tissot is trying to win a younger audience, a fashion oriented audience that could buy either a MVMT or a PRX. Same feeling with the latest AW176x-xxx series from Citizen, to illustrate.

In conclusion, I'd say watch enthusiasts don't get the PRX because they're not the target. That said, it might bring new people to the hobby.

I respect the fact that you do not like the watch and can articulate why. You should not conform your opinion to the hype. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion, seriously, the honesty brings more credibility to your channel if anything. Btw, I personally own and love this watch. For someone who has to be mindful of expenditure, I love that it brings a cool design to a more accessible price point (also, the wife got it for my 30th 😉 )

This is pretty funny. I like Tissot, I have 2, a diver and a chrono, but I never knew what the fuss was about the PRX. Everyone raves about it but it just doesn’t do a thing for me starting with the inter grated bracelet.

I agree that 37mm and 39mm is the perfect size for a watch rather than gigantic watches like 42mm and tiny watches like 35mm but that's subjective to me. Most of the things you said are very subjective.

But I very much appreciate you bringing up the facts about the movement being so terrible and made out of plastic. I wonder why no one ever talks about it. Thanks for highlighting that fact.

Hi Max. I thought with the release of the Tissot PRX 35mm automatic, we should revisit this article again.

Obviously when I spotted the PRX 35 auto was available for sale online, I didn't hesitate to pull the trigger. I did feel that this watch was overhyped, but it was something that I was willing to try. Although I bought it online, I have no issues with bringing the prx in for servicing if it comes down to that.

I've read a lot about the plastic movements and wondered if the PRX was indeed worth it. With the exception of my Rolex 16234, I haven't exactly gotten my other watches in for servicing. But by the time the PRX does require servicing, it would have served me well and time (no pun) would tell if it still something that I will keep in rotation in a couple of years or am I simply riding the hype.

Having said that, if this was going to be my only watch with an integrated bracelet then I'm fine with it because I do have other timepieces which have/will stood the test of time. At the same time, I don't really see myself wearing the PRX as often as I would my datejust or my grand seiko quartz.

So if anyone is in this category and still wants to try out the PRX, by all means do so. I don't really have a disposable income, but I'm fine if the PRX if it needs part replacement every four years or so. We really get what we pay for.