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With the days getting warmer and sunlight last- ing longer, layers of grey, black and brown are being shed and pops of colour are sprouting up all around us. And it’s not just Mother Nature embracing the transformation. The summer is a chance to shuffle off the malaise and seriousness of winter’s uniform in favour of the fun and carefree – especially on your wrist! While there is certainly nothing wrong with simply swapping your watch’s leather strap for a light, colourful NATO, for collectors, aficionados or those looking for something new, we’ve pulled together a collection of watch- es that are built to best exploit the benefits of the season.
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35 mm: $975 Combining retro shapes, a sleek case size and an icy-blue dial, it is hard not to be charmed by Tissot’s PRX Powermatic 80 in its 35 mm iteration. Based on one of Tissot’s heritage Seastar models of the 1970s, the PRX is proof that great designs mature,
not age – especially when you consider the bang it de- livers for your buck. The PRX delivers a stainless steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet that bears more than just a passing resemblance to the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, which retails for nearly 35 times that price. At the heart of this PRX is Tissot’s ETA-based Powermatic 80 automatic movement. This calibre retains an 80-hour power reserve (hence the name) and beats at 21,600 bph. It features 23 jewels and an anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring. The dial is bathed in a gorgeous shade of Ice Blue and features a level of detail and depth not typically sold at this price point. The tapisserie pattern is where those comparisons to pricier options begin, but there is enough differentiation in Tissot’s stamped dial that we feel it stands on its own merit. The hands and applied indexes are treated to a Super LumiNova coat- ing and the date window at three o’clock has a nicely bevelled frame. One of the other standout features of the PRX is its slick, interchangeable and integrated bracelet. This design allows the PRX to hug your wrist, giving it a comfortable feel and slimmer wearing profile. Whether it’s paired with patio attire or something a little more formal than flip-flops, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35 mm is an ideal summer companion.
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