The New Tissot PRX Variants Include Forged Carbon Cases and Gradient Dials

There’s no denying the fact that PRX is a signature collection of Tissot, embodying the celebrated watchmaker’s storied history, exceptional craftsmanship, and exemplary design codes. Over the years, several novelties boasting cutting-edge technology have been introduced to the series. Add to this list seven more variants (five automatic and two quartz), just launched by the brand, combining technological advancement with timeless aesthetics. 

Tissot PRX 40 Powermatic 80 Gradient & Mint

In terms of aesthetics and technical nitty-gritty, the four new waffle-patterned dials of this PRX 40 model are similar to the watch faces of the other generations of PRX automatic. This implies they have a sophisticated integrated design inspired by the late 1970s, involving 40 mm and 35 mm steel casings, and a polished bezel framing a sapphire crystal. Each caseback features a see-through crystal and the same automatic movement as the one that powered the original model, which made its debut in 2021, runs the new PRX 40 variants. 

The dial options include an ice blue chameleon (Ref. T137.407.11.351.01) colour scheme, which moves from a darker blue to a lighter blue from bottom to top, and a black chameleon (Ref. T137.407.11.051.01) version, which moves from black at the top to blue at the bottom. Furthermore, a 40 mm model (Ref. T137.407.11.091.01) and a 35 mm model (Ref. T137.207.11.091.01) have dials in light green (mint). All models get a white background and black numeral date window at 3 o’clock and a winding crown in stainless steel. Also common to all four models are baton-shaped, Super-LumiNova®-coated hour and minute hands. Powering the watches is the Powermatic 80 movement with a Nivachron™ balance spring offering an 80-hour power reserve. Finishing the watches are stainless steel bracelets, each with two pushers at the top and bottom for interchangeability of straps. 

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon

The primary difference between woven carbon fibre and forged carbon fibre (also known as forged composite) is that the latter is composed of either a paste of or tiny chopped carbon fibres. Now, because the fibres are orientated completely randomly, there is no discernible pattern; therefore, each completed forged carbon product is unique. 

This model (Ref. T137.907.97.201.00) is more or less identical to the variants in stainless steel mentioned above, in terms of the overall look. The main difference lies in the case and dial material as this model is crafted from black forged carbon. The caseback is black in colour as well. The Powermatic 40 movement with an 80-hour power reserve runs this model. Finishing the watch is a black rubber strap with an interchangeability function.

Tissot PRX 35 Quartz (M.O.P & Pink) 

The two newly launched 35 mm stainless steel models come with pink (Ref. T137.210.11.331.00) and white mother-of-pearl (Ref. T137.210.11.111.00) dial options. These two models get a stainless steel crown and a date window at 3 o’clock, along with solid brushed watch faces. 

Powering the models is a quartz movement with an End of Life (EOL) function. So, what happens is that when the battery runs out, the second hand starts making a jump, but the watch continues to display the exact time until the battery is completely exhausted. Both watches are finished on integrated stainless steel bracelets with an interchangeability function.