The PRX that makes the most sense
By Dave Kowalski, Chicago ยท
People argue about the PRX all day. Quartz or Powermatic? 35 or 40? Here's my take: the 40 mm quartz is the one that makes the most sense for most people.
40 mm across, 10.4 mm thick, integrated steel bracelet, blue dial, date, sapphire, 100 m. It's a 70s-style integrated sports watch, the kind of design that's been hot ever since the Royal Oak and the Nautilus went crazy. $375 to $395. That's a fraction of what any of those cost and it looks great on the wrist.
The quartz version is thinner than the automatic, it's cheaper, and you never have to worry about it stopping. If you want the look, this is it.
Gripes. The bracelet's integrated, so you're kind of stuck with it (the lug width is 12 mm, so outside of Tissot's own straps you're out of luck). Some people think the quartz ticking seconds hand looks cheap. And everybody and their brother has one now, so don't expect it to be a conversation starter. But for under $400, it's tough to beat.