Tissot PRX quartz or automatic: what you get for the difference
Updated 5 November 2026. By Carlos Iglesias, ArTempo, Maastricht.
The Tissot PRX comes with two kinds of movement. They look alike at first glance, but they cost very different amounts and live differently on the wrist. We sell the quartz, so weigh that when you read this. Both are good watches.
The main differences
| PRX 40 mm quartz | PRX 40 mm Powermatic 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Example reference | T137.410.11.041.00 | T137.407.11.041.00 |
| Tissot price (Netherlands) | €395 | €775 |
| Power | Battery | Automatic, wound by your wrist |
| Running time | Runs until the battery needs changing | Up to 80 hours off the wrist |
| Thickness | 10.40 mm | About 10.9 mm, by retailer spec sheets |
Prices from tissotwatches.com (NL), checked 5 November 2026.
Choose the quartz if
- You want to pick the watch up and have it show the right time, even after weeks in a drawer.
- You prefer the slimmer case and the lower price.
- You like the second hand ticking once a second, which is how a quartz watch moves.
Choose the automatic if
- You want a mechanical movement, with the smooth sweep of the second hand.
- You like not needing a battery, and do not mind setting the time if the watch has been off your wrist for more than about three days.
- You want the waffle-patterned dial that reviewers point to on many Powermatic 80 references.
What stays the same
The 40 mm size, the integrated bracelet, the 1970s-inspired design, the sapphire crystal and the 100 m water resistance are shared. Check the exact reference on tissotwatches.com before you buy, because details vary by dial.
What we sell
We stock the PRX 40 mm quartz at €250, new in the original box. If you would rather have a Powermatic 80, send us the reference and we will reply with a price and delivery time.