Straton Speciale Automatic or QuartzvsTissot PRX
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Measurements
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Speciale Automatic or Quartz

PRX
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
41.5mm
Thickness
15.9mm
14.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
60h
MSRP
$599
lowest
$2,150
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Tissot Valjoux A05.H31
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its attractive retro design, TV-shaped case, and fun color options, with many noting its solid construction and wearability on smaller wrists due to its compact lug-to-lug measurement. Accuracy figures for the automatic variant are reported around +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz version is considered reasonably priced and a good value, with one owner noting nice finishing for the price point. Some owners find the Straton Speciale to be a bit overpriced, and one reviewer mentioned smudging on the bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its distinctive retro styling and good value, particularly for the meca-quartz models.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PRX for its exceptional finishing, integrated bracelet quality, and overall value, with many noting it feels far more luxurious than its price suggests. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable wearability, refined dial patterns, and robust feel, making it a compelling daily wearer. Some owners report issues with chronograph hand reset and quality control on specific variants, and the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment is a noted trade-off. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its impressive finishing and bracelet quality at its price point.
The integrated bracelet design is a key feature. The lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet is a drawback. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition of the chronograph version compared to the Powermatic 80.
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