Tissot’s PRX Powermatic 80 model has become a bestseller across the globe. Picking up on popular design codes from the Swiss watch industry, this crowd-pleasing, affordable automatic model is now appearing in a new 35 mm iteration. Showcasing either an ice-blue or radiant gold colour palette, the new editions are likely to further spread the appeal of this already in-demand Tissot timepiece.
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The dial
As mentioned, the new 35 mm PRX Powermatic 80 models come with either an ice-blue or gold dial. While the former evokes a bright, crisp winter morning, the latter takes its inspiration from the glittering era of 70s disco. Most notably for watch-lovers, the dials’ waffle design distinguishes these dainty automatic watches from their quartz siblings, which have subtler sunburst dials. For round-the-clock legibility, Tissot give the indices as well as the hour and minute hands a Super-LumiNova coating.
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The case
The models are housed in sized-down 35 mm stainless-steel cases. The gold dial version’s case opts for a PVD-coating to achieve its glowing colour while maintaining a competitive price. Polished and satin-finished details add further refinement to both cases, which, just like their 40 mm siblings, offer water-resistance to 100 m. The height of the new 35 mm PRX watches also stays the same at 11.3 mm.
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The movement
Naturally, the fact that the 35 mm watches come with an automatic movement is something to celebrate. The movement powering the sought-after PRX models is of course the eponymous ‘Powermatic 80’ calibre, which is visible via the caseback. The mechanical movement with automatic winding has a long 80-hour power reserve. Furthermore, it offers the wearer access to view the hours, minutes, seconds and date (sitting neatly at 3 o’clock). In addition, the calibre integrates a Nivachron hairspring – with its resistance to temperature and excellent shock resistance, the Swiss-made hairspring helps the watch to remain as accurate as possible.
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Price and strap
Last but not least, the new Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35 mm models come on a bracelet matching to the respective case colours, and operates via a three-piece folding clasp. Thanks to a quick-release system, wearers can easily swap out the bracelet in favour of a strap. The price of the ice-blue steel version is a very competitive 745 euros, while its gold-coloured sibling is available for 875 euros.
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BRAND | Tissot |
MODEL | PRX Powermatic 80 |
REFERENCE |
T137_207_33_021_00 (Gold dial)
T137_207_11_351_00 (Ice blue)
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CASE MATERIAL | Stainless steel case, uncoated or with gold PVD coating |
DIMENSIONS | Diameter: 35 mm Height: 11.3 mm |
WATER RESISTANCE | 100 m (~10 bar) |
DIAL | Waffle-look dial in ice blue or gold |
STRAP/BRACELET | Stainless steel bracelet, uncoated or with gold PVD coating, quick-release system |
MOVEMENT |
Powermatic 80
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MOVEMENT TYPE | Automatic |
POWER RESERVE | 80 hours |
FREQUENCY | 3 Hz (21,600 vph) |
FUNCTIONS | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
PRICE | EUR 745 (ice blue) EUR 875 (gold) |