Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 T137.407.11.041.00 review
Our pick of the Swiss automatics at this price.
- Skip it if
- You want time to the second
as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
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What we like
- Power reserve of about 80 hours
- Slim 40 mm case with sapphire crystal
- See-through caseback
Worth knowing
- Ordinary automatic accuracy
- Thicker than the quartz sibling
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Our review
The PRX Powermatic 80 is the automatic version of Tissot's 1970s-inspired steel sports watch, with an integrated bracelet and a power reserve of about 80 hours. It is a slim 40 mm watch with a sapphire crystal and a see-through caseback. It makes a stylish step into Swiss mechanical watches. The catches are ordinary automatic accuracy and that it is thicker than the quartz sibling.
What it is
The PRX takes its name and look from a 1978 Tissot design, a steel sports watch with a case flowing into the bracelet. This T137.407 reference is the Powermatic 80 automatic with a blue dial, and it sits above the quartz PRX models and below higher-end Swiss sports watches in the Tissot range. It has become one of the best known entry-level Swiss automatics.
The movement
The Powermatic 80 is a Swiss automatic built on a modified ETA base, with a power reserve of about 80 hours, which means it keeps running over a weekend or longer when left off the wrist. Accuracy is usually within a few seconds a day, and servicing is typically needed every several years. A clear caseback shows the movement.
For many owners the long reserve is the practical selling point: put it down on Friday evening and it is still running on Monday morning.
On the wrist
The case is 40 mm and about 11 mm thick, so it is slim for an automatic and only a touch thicker than the quartz. The integrated bracelet is the key to the design, and it feels refined with a folding clasp, although changing to a strap is not easy. It is smart enough for a shirt and cuff and casual enough for weekends. Bracelet sizing may need a jeweller.
Water and everyday wear
Water resistance is 100 m, enough for swimming and snorkelling, but not for diving. The crystal is sapphire, which resists scratching. The finishes mix brushed and polished surfaces. The hands and markers carry lume for low light. It is a robust everyday wear watch with enough resilience for most routines.
Against the alternatives
The Tissot PRX T137.410.11.041.00 is the quartz blue version for less money and less maintenance. The Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 T006.407.16.033.00 is a dressier automatic from the same range. The Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51K1 is a more affordable mechanical option with a sportier look. For a different Swiss brand, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation H77916920 is an automatic with a field-watch feel.
Compared with the Japanese automatics in the catalogue, it costs more but offers sapphire glass, a better bracelet and a longer reserve.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
It is for people who want a Swiss automatic with a stylish, retro-modern look and a long power reserve. Skip it if you want time kept to the second, if you prefer straps, or if a simple quartz suits you better.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and Amazon.co.uk listing; facts checked 6 Nov 2026.
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want time to the second: an automatic gains or loses a few seconds a day and needs a service every few years.
Key specs
| Movement | automatic |
| Calibre | Powermatic 80.111 |
| Case | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm |
| Lug width | — |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Crystal | sapphire |
| Strap | bracelet |
| Power reserve | 80 h |
| Accuracy | — |
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as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.