Tissot PRX Chronograph quartz is the answer for you if you wanted this model, but didn’t have the heart to pay for the mechanical one. And I feel you, I didn’t want to pay for my PRX the price for automatic movement, and went instead with the quartz version.
Later I sold it, because there wasn’t a connection between us. But that’s another story. Well, Tissot heard us because there is a new PRX Chronograph in town and it runs on battery with a price that won’t make you have the buyer’s remorse…I guess.
Say hello to Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph. Same shape, integrated bracelet that made the watch popular but now with a stopwatch on a battery.
I feel the need to mention that Tissot is on a good run now, they recently launched TIssot Gentleman in 38mm, showing us that they listen to their customers and do everything just right.
Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph comes in 3 color variants
We have three watches in the same outfit but with different colors. We have the same 41mm stainless steel case with the now iconic PRX shape that combines perfectly with the bracelet. The bezel is polished and the most beautiful part, the pushers actually follow the curve of the case, which makes the watch look good, not just two buttons that look like an afterthought.
Inside we have quartz chronograph movement doing the timekeeping plus a date window on the dial, carefully placed, but more squeezed at 4 o’clock position. There is nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to the technical side.
Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph three different dials.
Silver dial: comes with rose-gold coloured hands and indices, it looks to me a bit dressier than the other models and that is not something I expected honestly, especially from a sports watch
Black Dial: The most boring one in my opinion. It has nickel-coloured hardware. It has good contrast and it has the feel of a tool watch. Not something I would buy!
Blue Dial: Basically the standard color, this was the standard for PRX. The dial is vertically brushed which makes the light shine differently depending on how you tilt your wrist. Probably the one I would buy.
All three variants have circular chronograph sub-dials, baton hands, Super-Luminova and applied indices. Pretty much standard for the PRX line.
Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph – Why now?
I honestly don’t recall if people asked for this when they launched the Mechanical Chronograph, but I assume they thought that there are people who won’t bother with servicing an entry level watch and spend extra money. Plus, Tissot PRX already has a mechanical chronograph with Valjoux movement, so I assume it is a smart move to cover the quartz market with the same product. This model became so popular that we might have a new Tissot Banana on your hands when it comes to popularity.
And like me, I assume that there are a lot of other people. For example, a watch like Tissot PRX is too much of a hassle for me to send it for servicing every 5-6 years, pay extra money and so on. I prefer my mechanical watch to me more luxury in order to go through all the trouble of sending it, paying money, waiting for the watch etc. Yes, I want a PRX, I want a chronograph one, but the only reason that I didn’t buy one was because there was no quartz option available.
This is not a downgrade, I see it as a comfortable way to live with your watch. Plus you have better accuracy day to day, way less maintenance with a change of battery every few years.
If you like to know more about watch movement, we have a guide that explains it all.
Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph has the same bracelet
And let’s be real, that’s why you buy this watch, it subtly reminds you that you actually like Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and it’s fine, I love that watch too. In fact, my first PRX was bought because I wanted something that looks like AP, but it’s not really a copy and has some history behind it. Speaking of history, if you are interested in Tissot History, I wrote a full article about it.
The bracelet is the same, nothing changed, the same broad, flat-linked, heavily brushed integrated bracelet that made the watch famous in the first place. It has the same quick-release system so it’s easy to change it if you want to.
Specifications
| Detail | Info |
| Brand | Tissot |
| Model | PRX Quartz Chronograph |
| Reference (Silver) | T137.417.11.031.00 |
| Reference (Black) | T137.417.11.051.00 |
| Reference (Blue) | T137.417.11.041.00 |
| Case size | 41mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Dial options | Silver, black, blue, vertically brushed |
| Bracelet | Stainless steel, integrated, quick-release |
| Movement | Quartz chronograph |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date |
| Availability | Available now |
| Price | $525/ 495 € |
Was this model necessary, and would I buy it?
Yes and yes. I would buy it and it was a necessary launch in my opinion. For the reasons I already mentioned in the article. The PRX has basically turned into his own universe at this point, let’s not forget the Tissot PRX 38 mm in Damascus steel launch, by the way I love how that watch looks.
We have quartz, smaller versions, automatics, fancier metal versions and now a quartz chronograph to complete it all. And I must say it covers everything now, you have the automatic movement with special metal versions that are touching the Luxury watches area.
I would buy this watch, for everyday use, even at the office, I think it would fit. And the price of $525/ 495 Euro is good in my opinion.
For me, Tissot PRX Quartz Chronograph it’s a hit, if you like chronographs of course.
More info about the watch on their official website
