Tissot extends their very popular Powermatic 80 series with two additional new references in 35mm, in an ice blue and in gold. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Tissot PRX 35MM Powermatic 80 The retail prices of the new Tissot PRX 35MM Powermatic 80 in gold-PVD is SGD 1,190 and in ice blue [...]

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For seasoned collectors, many have certainly heard from fellow collectors about watch-collecting fatigue. The lack of interesting and compelling options at a reasonable price point, as well as the fact that manufacturers are “playing safe” with predictable novelties, certainly takes a bit of fun out of this hobby. Or is that the case? In this [...]

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Tissot release a bold, colourful revival of their iconic 1970s Sideral S with a new three reference collection with the same name. Introducing the Tissot Sideral. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Tissot Sideral S – a colourful revival of a historical watch The retail price for the new Tissot Sideral S (all [...]

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Tissot extends their very popular and commercially successful PRX lineup with new colours, new materials on entire model line – quartz, automatic and automatic chronograph. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Tissot PRX line extension There appears to be no updates to the pricing. The PRX Powermatic 80 has a retail of SGD [...]

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For many collectors, we are bound to arrive at this crossroad one day – how can we elevate our watch collection with something interesting (and with a complication), without relatively breaking the bank? In this week’s article, we are looking beyond the usual suspects to see what the watch universe has to offer. This is [...]

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With the blink of an eye, we have entered into a new year once again. For some collectors, that means the quota or budget for timepiece purchases have been reset once again. For the first listicle of 2023, we will be introducing some watches that you may wish to consider for your first purchase of [...]

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When Tissot introduced the PRX in 2021 (and subsequently, the PRX Powermatic 80 later in the same year), it immediately captured our attention. Here, we have a rather well-designed and handsome timepiece, with a great value proposition. It seems like we have found a winner here. So, after the inclusion of an automatic movement in [...]

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Christmas is around the corner once again! For this festive season, we have decided to start a little early, with a series of watches that one might want to consider as gift ideas for their friends and loved ones. Our selection today will focus on the masses – with modest pricing as the main criteria [...]

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One of the common comments that we have received over the years is that the watches that we review are always out of reach for the masses. We hear all of your comments, and to a certain extent, we share the same sentiments as well. After all, we are all ordinary people, and there is [...]

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Tissot had impressed us tremendously over the last few years, with its slew of brilliant novelties that offer incredible value. The brand had really pulled its weight, especially in the entry-level scene. Notable models include the PRX Powermatic 80, as well as the Heritage “Antimagnétique”. These two models, and especially the former, offer collectors a [...]

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For many watch enthusiasts, there is just something poetic and romantic about manual-winding watches. Perhaps these watches are in its most rudimentary form in terms of how it is powered, or maybe it lies in the simple fact that manual-winding movements allow us to have an intimate and tactile relationship with our timepieces. For this [...]

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and it is common for lovers to show their appreciation for one another through various means – including getting gifts for their partner. For someone whose partner is a watch enthusiast, it is always a pleasure for the other party to receive a timepiece. On the other hand, for [...]

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We have always been told that watch collecting is a rather expensive hobby. This is not assisted by the exclusivity of popular pieces, as well as the astronomical increase in prices of certain watches in the secondary market. However, that does not mean that there aren’t any modestly priced and cheerful watches that one can [...]

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Once again, we have come to the end of the year! 2021 has been a challenging year for sure, as we continue to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we have seen how many have adapted, and have continued to strive amidst these trying conditions. Everyone certainly deserves a pat on the [...]

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Christmas is around the corner again, after a pretty eventful (or uneventful, depending on your perspective) 2021. For watch enthusiasts and collectors, nothing makes us more happy to receive a timepiece during this festive period. Interestingly, some of us would also want to purchase a timepiece as a gift for our loved ones – as [...]

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Finally, the moment that many have been waiting for. After almost two seemingly long years, it appears that there has been some progress for the travel enthusiasts, in the form of Vaccinated Travel Lanes (“VTLs”). That means, it is also time for us to bring out our dual time zone watches. It is always good [...]

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A few months ago, we introduced a rather handsome and well-made timepiece from Tissot: The PRX. Our only slight qualm back then was that the watch is available with a quartz movement. Now, it seems like our prayers have been answered by the horological gods. Since its introduction in the earlier part of 2021, the [...]

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Tissot reimagines a re-issue of the fabulous collaboration they had with Ettore Sottsass of the Memphis Group fourty years ago. The new collection comprise of four models, reminiscing the style of the 1980s. The collaboration principal, Ettore Sottsass is the founder of design and architecture movement the Memphis Group. The Italian designer had created a [...]

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The idea of an integrated bracelet on a watch is an enchanting one. Having a watch with a seamless design, from its case to the bracelet, can be rather satisfying. This is especially so for a timepiece that is well-designed. The concept of having the design extending beyond the case, and onto the bracelet, gives [...]

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The new Tissot PRX is likely the hottest affordable quartz watch on social media. Its popularity can be easily attributed to Tissot’s marketing strategy and what is essentially a highly photogenic product. The integrated bracelet design gives the watch a 70’s/80’s vibe which is currently the most popular trend today. It looked so good in [...]

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