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Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. T1374071104100
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The PRX began as a Tissot case shape in 1978, sat dormant for decades, and returned in 2021 as a properly integrated sport-luxury watch at a moment when the category was attracting considerable attention. This 40mm automatic is the variant with the waffle-textured dial — a deliberate distinction from the sunburst finish used on the quartz PRX, so the two read differently at a glance despite sharing the same silhouette. At 10.9mm thick, the case slides under a cuff with little protest, which is not a given for an integrated-bracelet watch at this diameter. The non-articulating first bracelet link does mean the watch sits across the wrist more like a 51mm lug-to-lug piece than the headline figure suggests, and buyers with narrower wrists should be aware of that before purchasing. On a medium to larger wrist it wears well, and the push-button deployant releases cleanly without fumbling. The Powermatic 80.111 underneath is an ETA 2824 lineage movement revised by the Swatch Group's engineers — the 80-hour reserve being the headline change, but the Nivachron hairspring the more durable one, offering meaningful resistance to magnetism without requiring a soft-iron cage between the movement and the dial. A sapphire caseback lets you see it running.
- Reference
- T1374071104100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- PRX
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 10.90mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- ETA 2824
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
Learn more about Tissot
Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile founded the company in Le Locle in 1853, assembling gold pocket watches and, unusually for the time, exporting aggressively — Russia became a major market within a decade.
Tissot's history is a sequence of firsts achieved through willingness to try materials and ideas the establishment considered unserious. The first mass-produced pocket watch with two time zones came in 1853. The first anti-magnetic wristwatch in 1930. The Astrolon of 1971 was the first watch with a movement made largely of injection-moulded plastic, and it worked. The RockWatch of 1985 used Alpine granite for the case, followed by watches in wood and mother-of-pearl.
The T-Touch of 1999 was the most significant: a tactile sapphire crystal allowing the wearer to access altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, and chronograph by touching the glass, years before touchscreens were commonplace.
Tissot merged with Omega in 1930 and both became founding members of what is now the Swatch Group. Its position in the group is volume and accessibility — Swiss mechanical and quartz watches at prices most people can reach, with the Powermatic 80 movement offering an eighty-hour reserve at entry level.
The company has held timekeeping roles across cycling, basketball, motorsport, and fencing.
- 1853
- Founded in Le Locle by Charles-Félicien and Charles-Émile Tissot.
- 1930
- Merges with Omega; releases the first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
- 1971
- The Astrolon uses a plastic movement.
- 1985
- The RockWatch is cased in Alpine granite.
- 1999
- The T-Touch introduces a tactile sapphire crystal.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Tissot PRX range (56), Back in Stock (4,007), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Automatic Watches (1,417), Blue Dial Watches (780) and Tonneau & Cushion Watches (119).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1374071104100 | H64475531 | C0294301601100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £640 | £640 | £755 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | 80 hours | — |
| This watch | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 80 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £640, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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