Are All The Watch Companies being PRX?

Four Watches that look like the Tissot PRX

Have you noticed that many watches are beginning to look like Tissot's popular PRX series of watches? Is it flattery? Is it love? Are they just trying to capitalize on a popular shape? Let's compare a few similar looking watches.  We'll stick with quartz models just to keep prices and products comparable.

Tissot PRX

The Tissot PRX is the popular watch these days. It's the cool kid on the block. This one (below) has a cool gray dial and a 40mm diameter stainless steel case.

Tissot PRX (Amazon Photo)

Click the link to take a closer look at this Tissot PRX quartz watch on Amazon.

Fossil Everett Quartz

This Fossil watch has a similarly angled case and a tapered bracelet much like the Tissot PRX.  It's the Fossil Everett Quartz and it comes in 42mm and 44mm diameter sizes and a wide range of colors.

Fossil Everett (Amazon photo)

I like the textured sunray dial and bold blue color of this watch. If you'd like to check it out, you'll find the Fossil Everett quartz watch here on Amazon.

Timex Q Reissue

Of course, it may be that the PRX has simply tapped into a retro design vein that exists in the DNA of all watch companies. This Timex Q Reissue has a similar angled case and tapering bracelet, but adds some diver style elements with a rotating bezel and a day-date function. It pays homage to Timex quartz watches of the 1970s.

Timex Q Reissue (Amazon photo)

At 38mm diameter, some reviewers didn't note the retro heritage and thought the watch was a bit small. But, watch sizes seem to be trending downward. This Timex watch does warrant a closer look and you can find it here on Amazon. Personally, I like watches that tie into longer histories.

Movado Bold Quest Sport Watch

The Movado Men's Bold Quest Sport Watch does a good job of connecting to heritage with its play on the classic disc of the Movado Museum dial watches. It also has the angular case and tapering bracelet that are similar to the Tissot PRX.

Movado Bold Quest Sport Watch (Amazon Photo)

This watch brings a Swiss pedigree, an homage to a classic, and a sophisticated bracelet to the PRX-ish party. It's a little more expensive than some of the other options, but it is 20% off as of this writing for a price of less than $500. You can find this Movado watch here on Amazon.

Bulova Men's Dress Classic Quartz

Maybe I'm seeing PRX-style watches everywhere, but I even detect a bit of PRX in this Bulova. It's the Bulova Men's Dress Classic Quartz watch in two tones. At least it has the case angles and a slight taper with a pretty cool band. It's a 39mm watch that is only 7.65mm thick!

Bulova Men's Dress Classic Quartz

This Bulova comes in at a very nice price at 48% off for a limited time on Amazon. That makes it a steal and you can find this Bulova Amazon deal right here!

 

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender Watch

I recently saw this Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender watch with a blue dial and a blue polyurethane strap. It's an amazing looking watch. I like the dimpled dial and the sports GT-style strap. While it may be an elastomeric polymer, from a distance, that strap sure looks like the wrap from around an old sports car steering wheel. In such a brilliant blue, this Citizen watch certainly deserves a sharp watch shout out!

Citizen Eco Drive Weekender Sport Watch (Amazon Photo)

The specifications for this watch match the sporty looks, too. It has a stainless steel case and 100-meters of water resistance. Amazon reviewers note that it has a long strap to fit most wearers and that the watch holds up well to sweat and activity. The watch is rather large with a 44mm diameter case. 

This watch has a Caliber J810 movement that is solar powered. Citizen Eco Drive watches never need batteries, but they may need a capacitor replaced every ten years or so.  There are instructions online for how to do this and a jeweler should also be able to handle it.

For a limited time (as of this May 2025 writing), this watch is on sale for 25% off for a price coming in at a little over $200. To take a closer look at this timepiece, check it out here on Amazon!