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Tissot PRX Damascus SteelvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra

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What people say

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Tissot PRX Damascus Steel

The Tissot PRX Damascus Steel is noted for its unique Damascus steel case and dial, which some owners find visually appealing and appreciate the intricate pattern. One owner enjoys looking at the watch's movement. The 38mm size is considered reasonable for the price, though it may be too small for some wrists. One owner experienced a scratch that detracted from the Damascus pattern, but this was resolved by the dealer. The reviewer found the Damascus steel case and dial to be "a bit over the top." Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot PRX Damascus Steel to be a unique watch with a polarizing aesthetic, with its value tied to its distinctive material.

From video reviewers

The unique Damascus steel dial is a significant aesthetic strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra is widely praised for its excellent value, in-house movement, and refined finishing, with reviewers highlighting its thin, elegant, and Bauhaus-inspired design. Owners appreciate its unique, timeless, and classy aesthetic, noting it fits well on smaller wrists and wears larger than its 33mm dimensions suggest due to its diagonal width. The sport bracelet is considered comfortable and visually appealing, though one owner found the grey suede strap prone to getting dirty and disliked the generic buckle. Some find the needle hands less legible and the minute markers in the corners of the dial out of place. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra a terrific value proposition with a well-made, thin, and elegant design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX Damascus Steel38mm
Tetra Terra29.5mm
Power Reserve
PRX Damascus Steel80h
Tetra Terra53 hoursh
Water Resistance
PRX Damascus Steel100m
Tetra Terra50m
MSRP
PRX Damascus Steel$1,175
Tetra Terra$2,930

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
29.5mm
Thickness
10.98mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.5mm
40.5mm
Lug Width
11mm
18mm
Material
Damascus Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Red
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,175
$2,930
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