Tissot PRX T137.410.11.091.00 review

What it is

The PRX is Tissot's revival of a 1978 design, with a case that flows straight into the bracelet. This T137.410 reference is the 40 mm quartz version with a green dial. It sits at the accessible end of the PRX family, below the automatic Powermatic 80 versions.

The green dial is a textured finish that changes with the light, from a dark olive to a fresher green, and it has become one of the most popular colours in the range.

The movement

Inside is a Swiss quartz movement that runs on a battery for years between changes. Accuracy is better than any mechanical watch, within a few seconds a month, and there is a date window at 3. It is a low-maintenance watch: there is no winding and little servicing beyond the battery. If you want the mechanical version, Tissot makes it in the Powermatic 80.

A battery change is easy and quick for a watch shop, but make sure the 100 m rating is maintained by having the seals checked at the same time.

On the wrist

The case is 40 mm across and quite slim, under 11 mm, so it slides under a shirt cuff. The integrated bracelet tapers neatly and has a folding clasp. Because it is part of the case design, changing to a strap is awkward, and sizing may need a jeweller. It is smart enough for the office and relaxed enough for weekends.

Check the listing for the lug-to-lug measurement if you have a smaller wrist, as the integrated design can make a 40 mm case wear slightly larger than it sounds.

Water and everyday wear

The 100 m rating allows swimming and snorkelling but is not a dive rating. The crystal is sapphire, which resists scratching. The steel has brushed and polished surfaces that will show some marks with time. The hands carry lume for low light. It is a robust daily watch.

It is not designed for diving, but it will cope with pool and sea swimming on holiday, and a rinse in fresh water afterwards is a good habit.

Against the alternatives

The Tissot PRX T137.410.11.041.00 is the blue version and the Tissot PRX T137.410.11.051.00 another colour. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 T137.407.11.041.00 is the automatic. The Citizen Eco-Drive BM7108-81L is a solar steel alternative with less design flair. The Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz 33mm is a smaller Swiss quartz.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

It suits anyone who wants a slim, stylish Swiss steel watch with a green dial and no winding. Skip it if you want a mechanical movement, a very large case or the freedom to change straps easily.

If you love the design but care more about convenience than a mechanical movement, this is the sensible way to get it.