I received an email with a pre-release of the PRX Light Blue model, I get plenty of these so usually take a look and then move on. I really like what Tissot is doing, they are an entry level Swiss watch brand, yet they seem to have a knack of pulling out winners. The heritage line of Tissot has some great models, as I am really interested in their heritage line, the PRX in general grabs my attention and this light blue dial looks great.

The reference T137.407.11.351.00 is referenced as Ice Blue, this is a standard PRX with a light blue dial, but boy does this dial pop. This is a Gérald Genta inspired design with tonneau shaped dial and integrated link bracelet. The Powermatic 80 is a robust movement based on the ETA 2824-2 architecture that was modified by Tissot to offer product differentiation, this is a solid mechanical movement with 25 jewels, plenty of power reserve and a VPH of 25,500.

I have a number of Tissot watches in my collection from the Gentleman Silicum, the Everytime and the Visodate for my father. My first Tissot was the PR100 with a quartz movement that is also in my father’s collection. So I have some experience with Tissot, I really like my Petite Seconde with hand-wound 6498-1 movement. Generally a watch collector starts with cheaper models before learning more about watches and making an expensive purchase.

I want to make sure my collection is not overrun with dive watches, dress watches or one particular brand. This is the problem I now face, I have no shortage of Tissot’s watches and do I want to add another Tissot. I do not have a 1970s style integrated bracelet in my collection and the PRX is the best value integrated bracelet currently on the market. I am yet to strap a PRX to my wrist at time of writing so I am yet to experience the bracelet quality, the 40 mm dial is no issue for my wrist so I need to get down my local jeweller to see if the PRX feels right.