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I am looking to get my husband a nice gift. He doesn’t own any luxury watches, but has mentioned liking this one before. I know nothing about watches so … do you think this Tissot would make a good gift? Otherwise, would you be able to recommend some nice ones under $500?
I was bought the quartz version as a gift while I already had the automatic, I love and wear the gifted one more.
Quartz watch might last a few years then the batteries will have to be replaced. The machinaical gentleman’s might tick for 30 years for around $550 on Amazon I’d pay the extra $160
If he's dropped a not so subtle hint to a Tissot get the man a Tissot. Years of heritage. Years of quality watchmaking. Some smart sharp watches. Gentlemen. This one. The T Classic. Divers. Some great watches for five tonne. I'd be made up with a Tissot. No doubt. Before you pay the cash out maybe ask him or go for a stroll and check out a few stores.
Anyhow. Enjoy the process. I'm pretty sure you'll find something perfect.
Thank you for your input AND the kind words :)
Absolutely great watch for the money! BUT: Style and taste is difficult… Offer him an afternoon at your favourite watch store and just gift him what he loves! Laco does great watches for this money. Seiko too.
Will look into these brands! Let me know if there’s a specific model you like and would recommend :)
Hamiltons should be in that range as well at a grey market dealer. Khaki Field Automatics are always a good shout.
The Citizen Tsuyosa has a similar feel and look to the Tissot.. The dark blue dial.. The black dial. Funkier colours Yellow. Light Blue. Good price. Saphire Crystal. Five years guarantee.
Oh, very similar I see! I’ll look into it and compare. Thanks for the suggestion!
It's a great gift! Just check if you think it'll fit his wrist well, because the lug to lug is a bit long. As for quartz vs auto, honestly the quartz is better value for money, even though the dial of the auto is a bit more appealing, and is like the original prx, plus the powermatic 80 is kind of a disposable movement if it needs service which for me personally, kills the "for life" aspect of a mechanical watch.
I've heard that the claims of the powermatic 80 being disposable are greatly exaggerated. Tissot will service them whenever you need.
I said "kind of" because servicing will be hard, unless of course, tissot does it, and Tissot probably isn't going anywhere anytime soon and the same can be said of the powermatic 80, so you just send it to tissot and they'll happily replace or service the watch.
I guess it is a bit region dependent sometimes, but many people don't have good independent watchmakers that will service "regular" watches, but for me a service for a watch is below 50 euros, so for me being able to do that is great and a decision factor.
I guess my point is: it's like buying a car you can only service at the dealership, and sure enough it seems to be increasingly that way, but i'll avoid that while i can.
Definitely yes! Especially if he mentioned he liked it
It is a well known Swiss brand and will be a great gift IF it suits your husband.
Just keep in mind that the pictures don't tell the truth and all the watches look very different in real life. Especially this flat website picture, it doesn't show realistic depth, glares and so on.
So if you haven't seen it in person, you should really go to the store and try it on.
Yes
Excellent gift. And I wouldn’t hesitate to get the quartz rather than the more expensive automatic. Quartz is more accurate and easier to deal with (lasts 2 years on a battery rather than 3 days on its spring). If he gets into watches more down the line, he can get some automatics later, but if he’s early in the process, quartz is fine.
Is he into watches? Like does he own some pricey models in this range? My thought behind this is the following:
Once you leave the quartz-game and go team automatic, you never want to go back. This is the quartz model. If my girl would offer to buy me a PRX, I would decline the quartz one. Not just because of the movement but also because of the watch face. There’s a huge difference.
If the automatic model is NO option, you should go for the the Citizen Tsuyosa. An insane watch for an insane price.
Lots of gatekeepers and nerds sharing their opinions.
Tissot is a great brand and an accessible Swiss made watch. The PRX is a very cool and popular watch. If my wife gifted me one I'd wear the hell out of it, despite owning more high end watches.
I'm sure whatever you do will make him happy!
Excellent gift gave one to my dad 17 years ago he’s still wearing and enjoying it 👌
I love this watch. I have the automatic version. But they all look great. They wear well and are remarkably well finished for how inexpensive they are in relativity to other watches of its caliber
If your gonna get a Quartz model, I'd look at their PRC 200 variant chronographs.
They're very nice and won't cost $500+ to service like an automatic chrono
If I could only have 1 watch, it might be a Tissot PRX. I love mine. It has such nice finishing, and looks much better in person than in pictures. It's just a very nice versatile watch. It doesn't look out of place with a suit or with jeans and a t-shirt. I really like the integrated bracelet and how it lays on my wrist, very comfortable. It would be a great gift for your husband. You could look at other brands or models, but if he has said he likes this, then I'd say this is a good pick.
I love these watches, they look slick and have some nice variants, I’m keen to get a powermatic 80. Might be worth checking in with him to see if he wants automatic or quartz.
However, everyone is bang on about the fact that he’ll wear it no matter what. I’ve got an Casio MTP my partner bought me that I wear a lot because it holds high sentimental value.
The gentleman is better than the PRX and I will die on this.
I'd own one if I didn't have noodle wrists (I've owned a PR50 for years though).
I got the same prx as a gift and i love it.
This is a great blind buy for a gift for a man. Lot of people would say get the powermatic version but I also have this quartz version and it’s just fine. The quality is outstanding. You can feel it’s just a well made watch. Got mine from Jomashop. Pay lot less than retail price from them.
Tissot is an amazing company with many affordable and solid watches. Personally, I would recommend the PRX Powermatic 80. It looks the same but a much better watch all together. In the grey market you can get it below $500 or even some retailers may have it on sale because the approaching holidays.
Yes, i honestly think the quartz is the better option.
I literally just bought the automatic version of this watch the other day and have been loving it so far, but I will say that the look might not be for everybody. It's absolutely high quality, but it is definitely a flashy vintage vibe.
I'm sure he'd love it, but maybe also consider something like a Seiko Cocktail Time or a Hamilton Khaki Field? Everybody loves those.
Just some thoughts. The PRX is a great choice too.