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Tissot PRC 100 Solar Quartz 39mm Mens Watch Black Leather
Ref. T1514223605100
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The PRC 100 dates from the mid-2000s as Tissot's case for a sport watch that could hold its own on technical grounds — and this solar version sharpens that argument. The ETA F06.615 runs on the Lightmaster Solar system, drawing charge from ordinary indoor light as readily as direct sun. When the reserve runs low, the seconds hand shifts to 4-second jumps as a warning before the watch stops entirely, which is a more useful alert than simply running on until it does not. At 39mm and only 9.22mm thick, it sits surprisingly flat for a 100m-rated sport case and disappears under a shirt cuff in a way most watches positioned here will not. The twelve-sided bezel is the character detail — structural enough to read from a distance, but not so aggressive that the watch becomes difficult to wear off its intended context. The leather strap includes quick-release pushpins, so swapping to a mesh or rubber alternative needs no tools and takes seconds.
- Reference
- T1514223605100
- Brand
- Tissot
- Collection
- PRC 100
- Case size
- 39mm
- Case thickness
- 9.22mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Solar
- Calibre
- ETA F06
- Functions
- Date, Solar powered
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.4mm
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Strap
- Interchangeable
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 Back in Stock (5,429), Stainless Steel Watches (3,531), Leather Strap Watches (1,168), Dress Watches (602), All Black Watches (355) and Solar & Kinetic Watches (249).
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 39mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Tissot's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Tissot PRC 100 Solar alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | T1514223605100 | AW0130-85X | R8821108050 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £430 | £399 | £399 |
| Case size | 39mm | 39.5mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Solar | Solar | Solar |
| Strap | Leather strap | Titanium bracelet | Mesh bracelet |
| 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 charges from light, and the cell behind that is designed to last a decade or more.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 46.4mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 39mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £430, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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