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Praesidus Desert FieldvsTissot PR 100

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

From video reviewers

The 34mm case size is cited as a strength for comfortable wear. Water resistance beyond brief immersion is a potential limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

Tissot PR 100

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 for its exceptional value, with many noting its sapphire crystal, robust build, and attractive design. The Powermatic 80 variants are particularly lauded for their 80-hour power reserve and accuracy, with some reporting deviations as low as +/- 1-2 seconds per day. Owners appreciate the clean dials and practical clasps, finding the 39mm and 40mm sizes versatile. However, some owners report the crystal easily picks up fingerprints, and the stainless steel case and bracelet can show scratches or wear over time, with one instance of a bracelet falling apart after five years. Some also note that only the hands have lume, and the seconds hand may not perfectly align with markers on certain quartz models. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 highly for its impressive value and solid construction, making it a well-regarded entry-level Swiss timepiece.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
PR 10040mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field
PR 100
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
PR 100100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
PR 100$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$350
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