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Tissot PRX CarbonvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tissot PRX Carbon

The Tissot PRX Carbon is widely praised for its unique, stealthy forged carbon aesthetic and lightweight wearability, with many owners considering it a standout within the PRX line. Owners consistently highlight the comfortable, high-quality rubber strap and the appealing forged carbon look. Accuracy is noted as COSC-level, and the Powermatic 80 movement is specifically mentioned as featuring a silicon balance spring. However, legibility is hampered by a textured carbon dial and poor lume, and some owners find the dial too shiny. The $1,150 price point is considered high by some, though others view it as decent value. On balance, owners rate the Tissot PRX Carbon highly for its distinctive lightweight design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The forged carbon fiber case is a unique, lightweight feature. Reviewers noted a lack of specific detail on bracelet quality and water resistance.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRX Carbon40.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
PRX Carbon80h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
Water Resistance
PRX Carbon100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
PRX Carbon$1,150
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.23mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Carbon
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black carbon
Green
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
Ronda 1062
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$428
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