If you’ve been eyeing a luxury sports watch — Royal Oak, Nautilus, Laureato — but can’t stomach the price tag (or waitlist), the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is your get-in-now answer.
Tissot took a 1970s design straight from its archives and modernized it: slimmer, sharper, automatic, and now with the ice blue dial that turns heads without trying too hard.
This isn’t just a budget option, it’s a design-forward, mechanical Swiss timepiece that holds its own. And yes, it looks even better on wrist; Just check out the AI-generated version of me rocking it.
Why it elevates your watch game:
That dial. A cold-toned brushed ice blue that catches light in all the right ways. It’s subtle in low light, electric in the sun.
Powermatic 80 movement. Automatic with 80-hour power reserve and a sapphire display caseback so you can see it work
Integrated steel bracelet. 70s-inspired and extremely wearable. Tapers beautifully and wears flush to the wrist.
Ideal dimensions. At 40mm wide and just 10.9mm thick, it slips under sleeves but still shows presence.
Built to wear. 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, rock-solid construction — it’s not just pretty.
Specs Breakdown:
Case: 40mm stainless steel
Dial: Ice blue brushed sunburst
Movement: Powermatic 80 (automatic, 80-hour reserve)
Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel with butterfly clasp
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Sapphire (front and back)
Price: ~$700 USD
Style It With These picks from Amazon:
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👕 Off-white or cream crewneck tee – Slightly oversized, structured cotton
👖 Light grey or stone trousers – Tailored fit with a soft drape
🧥 Ivory or bone overshirt / linen jacket – Adds dimension without weight
👟 Minimal white sneakers – No logos, clean silhouette (Common Projects, Koio, etc.)
🕶 Metal-frame sunglasses – Matte silver or brushed gold
This is a “looks expensive without saying so” kind of outfit — the perfect canvas for that icy blue dial.
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