Design Β· 2026-10-20
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80: the integrated sports watch in full gold PVD
The PRX takes a sports-watch architecture inspired by Tissot's late-1970s designs and renders it in a striking uniform gold tone. Reference T137.407.33.021.00 has a 40 mm stainless-steel case and integrated bracelet finished in yellow-gold-coloured PVD, n
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By Chronolume digest Β· Original English summary Β· Based on Official brand documentation with attributed reference photography

What to know
The PRX takes a sports-watch architecture inspired by Tissot's late-1970s designs and renders it in a striking uniform gold tone. Reference T137.407.33.021.00 has a 40 mm stainless-steel case and integrated bracelet finished in yellow-gold-coloured PVD, not solid gold.

The gold honeycomb-pattern dial reinforces the monochromatic look, while baton indices, a practical date aperture and a restrained bezel keep the design clean. Light moves from the flat case surfaces to the sharply articulated bracelet links, giving the watch much of its personality.

Inside, Tissot's Powermatic 80 automatic movement offers an approximately 80-hour power reserve. A sapphire crystal, transparent caseback and 100-metre water resistance help explain the model's broad everyday appeal.

The significance of this PRX is not precious-metal craftsmanship but accessibility: a recognizable gold sports-watch silhouette and modern automatic mechanics without the cost of a gold case or bracelet.
At a glance
| Reference | T137.407.33.021.00 |
|---|---|
| Case | 40 mm stainless steel, gold-coloured PVD |
| Dial | Gold-tone honeycomb texture |
| Movement | Automatic Powermatic 80 |
| PowerReserve | Up to 80 h |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| WaterResistance | 100 m |
| MaterialNote | Gold PVD finish; not solid gold |
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Source & attribution
Official brand documentation with attributed reference photography Β· Published 2026-10-20 β
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