Side by side · Tissot PRX automatic vs quartz

PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue
or PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green?

Buy the Powermatic 80 if you want a mechanical movement, an 80-hour reserve and a see-through caseback; it is the PRX enthusiasts keep. Buy the quartz if you want the same PRX shape, sapphire and 100 m rating as a slimmer, always-ready watch for roughly half the price.

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Choose the PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue for
  • Mechanical automatic movement
  • Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $683.55 before shipping
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Choose the PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green for
  • Costs $352 less at its listed price
  • Slimmer: 10.4 mm vs 10.93 mm
  • Quartz accuracy, no winding
  • Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL supplied for 10% off
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The specs, side by side.

PRX Powermatic 80 Ice BluePRX 40mm Quartz Light Green
Listed price$759.50 at Watches of America$407.50 at Watches of America
Case diameter40 mm40 mm
Thickness10.93 mm10.4 mm
Lug-to-lugNot publishedNot published
MovementPowermatic 80 automaticSwiss quartz, three hands with date
Power reserve80 hoursBattery (quartz)
Water resistance100 m100 m
CrystalSapphire with antireflective coating on the undersideSapphire
Strap / braceletIntegrated stainless-steel bracelet, butterfly clasp with push-buttons, quick-releaseIntegrated stainless-steel bracelet, butterfly clasp with push-buttons, quick-release

Who should buy which.

The PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue: Someone who wants one steel automatic for office and weekend, with a dial colour that stands out from the usual black, blue and silver. Skip it if you want to change straps freely, or if pale dials disappear against your skin tone in photos you like. The blue-dial PRX is the quieter choice.

The PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green: A buyer who wants the PRX silhouette as an easy everyday watch, or a first good watch that does not need winding. Choose the Powermatic 80 version if a mechanical movement is part of the appeal, or a lug-and-strap watch if you like to change the look often.

Before you order.

The integrated bracelet is the whole design, so fit depends on the 39.5 mm case length and the first links rather than a strap you can swap. Tissot does not publish an effective lug-to-lug figure.

There is no exhibition caseback or mechanical movement to enjoy, and the integrated bracelet limits strap changes to PRX-compatible options.

A few good questions.

Should I buy the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue or the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green?

Buy the Powermatic 80 if you want a mechanical movement, an 80-hour reserve and a see-through caseback; it is the PRX enthusiasts keep. Buy the quartz if you want the same PRX shape, sapphire and 100 m rating as a slimmer, always-ready watch for roughly half the price.

Which is cheaper, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue or the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green?

The Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green is listed at $407.50, against $759.50 for the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue, checked 2026-10-17 and 2026-10-16.

Which is more water resistant, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue or the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green?

Both are rated to 100 m.

Is there a discount code for the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue or the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz Light Green?

SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Watches of America; it lowered the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Ice Blue to $683.55 in our test. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Watches of America; confirm it applies at checkout.

More head-to-heads.

Specs: Tissot product page (checked October 17, 2026) and Tissot product page (checked October 16, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.