Stuhrling Men's Original Quartz Leather Strap Watch vs Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
Buy the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 if you want a Swiss automatic that lasts decades and works with casual or dress clothes. Buy the Stuhrling if you want a cheap analog beater and don't care about the movement. The Tissot has ranged from $592.45 to $697.00 since November 1, and that price is pre-owned. The Stuhrling sat at $102.00 at Kohl's on October 28.
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Stuhrling Men's Original Quartz Leather Strap Watch
3.4Choose the Stuhrling if you want a low-cost leather-strap quartz watch for casual wear and don't want to spend several hundred dollars.
- Cheap at $102.00
- Quartz keeps time with no winding
- Leather strap is light and casual
- Scratch-resistant crystal
- Only 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings
- Quartz movement, not a mechanical one
- 42mm case wears large on small wrists
- No box, papers or Swiss origin stated
What separates them
| Stuhrling Men's Original Quartz Leather Strap Watch | Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Quartz, battery powered | Automatic mechanical, powered by wrist motion |
| Case material | Not listed; leather strap | Stainless steel |
| Case size | 42mm | 40mm |
| Price | $102.00 at Kohl's as of October 28 | $592.45 to $697.00 since November 1, pre-owned |
| Origin | Not stated | Made in Switzerland |
| Included items | Watch only | Box, manual, warranty card |
| Upkeep | Battery swap every few years | Needs winding or regular wear; service costs more |
| Style range |
Price history
- Stuhrling Men's Original Quartz Leather Strap Watch: lowest $102.00 on Oct 28; $102.00 on Oct 29.
- Tissot PRX Powermatic 80: lowest $592.45 on Nov 2 at eBay.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Stuhrling Men's Original Quartz Leather Strap Watch | Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Analog | Analog |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Watch Movement | Quartz | Mechanical |
| Scratch-Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Case Size | 42mm case | 40 mm |
| Style | Wrist | — |
| Case Shape | Round Case | — |
| Country / Region Of Manufacture | — | Switzerland |
| Country Of Origin | — | Switzerland |
| Included Items | — | Box, Manual, Warranty Card |
What reviewers say
Stuhrling Men's Original Quartz Leather Strap Watch
Only a handful of ratings exist, averaging 3.4 out of 5, so the picture is thin. The pattern in Stuhrling's budget quartz line is that buyers like the look for the money but question long-term finish.
- Dressy look at a low price
- Comfortable leather strap out of the box
- Legible analog dial
- Strap shows wear quickly
- Build feels light for the price
- Inconsistent quality between units
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
Owners and reviewers generally rate the PRX Powermatic 80 as strong value for a Swiss automatic, praising the case finishing and bracelet. Common complaints are the clasp feel and the bracelet's limited adjustability.
- Case and bracelet finishing above its price
Questions and answers
- Is the Tissot worth the extra money over the Stuhrling?
- Yes if you want a mechanical Swiss watch you keep for years. The Stuhrling is a cheap quartz casual watch, and the two are not close in build or movement.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Tissot, in principle. A steel-cased Swiss automatic can run for decades with servicing, while a $102 quartz watch is closer to disposable.
- Which suits a small wrist?
- The Tissot. Its 40mm case is smaller than the Stuhrling's 42mm, and the steel case wears more compactly than the leather-strap Stuhrling.
- Is the Tissot price for a new watch?
- No. The $592.45 to $697.00 range since November 1 is pre-owned. Check the listing's condition before buying.
- Which needs less maintenance?
- The Stuhrling. Quartz only needs a battery change every few years, while the automatic needs regular wear or winding and costly servicing.
- Can I wear either one to the office?
- The Tissot fits an office dress code more easily. The Stuhrling's leather strap reads casual.