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Tissot PRXvsZelos Helmsman 3

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PRX
TissotPRX
MSRP $850
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
PRX80h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
PRX100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
PRX$850
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.93mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Frost
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$529

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tissot PRX

The Tissot PRX is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, comfortable wearability, and strong value proposition, with owners and reviewers highlighting its luxurious feel for the price. The integrated bracelet, often noted for its shine, finishing, and brushed surfaces with polished edges, is a significant draw, as is the watch's neo-vintage aesthetic and refined dial pattern. The slim case profile, measuring around 10.5mm to 11mm depending on the source, contributes to its comfortable daily wear, and the 100m water resistance is a practical feature. While one owner reported specific issues with a PRX Chronograph's hands and quality control after service, other sources focus on the Powermatic 80's reliable automatic movement and the overall joy of wearing the Tissot PRX. Some find sizing the bracelet challenging due to the lack of a micro-adjustment option.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is consistently praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the suitability of the lug-to-lug fit for smaller wrists.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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