Introduction

In this video, the Christopher Ward 12 Glacier Blue is compared to the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 in Ice Blue. The comparison is based on several categories such as case and crown, design and looks, movement, bracelets, wearability, brand recognition and heritage, warranty and value for money.

Case and Crown

This section compares the cases of both watches along with their crowns.

• Both watches have a roughly 40mm tonneau-shaped case made of stainless steel.

• The PRX has a brushed and mirror-polished case that looks simple and minimalistic while the shape of the 12's case is more boxy with wider face and smaller bezels.

• The PRX has a standard crown with decent winding while the Christopher Ward 12 has a double-declined shaped case that is sandblasted brushed and mirror-finished. It also has a screw-down crown along with crown guards to make it feel more secure. Overall, the crown action on the 12 is significantly better than the PRX's.

Dial Design Finishing And Looks

This section compares the dials of both watches in terms of design finishing and looks.

• The PRX has a classic round bezel with raised waffle-style dial that looks clean but not Tiffany blue.

• The Christopher Ward 12's dial is wider with raised pyramid-style print which is actually a repeating pattern made from their logo. The hands and hour markers are wider than the PRX's. The dial looks busy but has just the words automatic and Swiss made on the face. It also has a color-matched date cutout at the six o'clock position that looks more fluid than the PRX's mismatched color cutout.

• The downside of this dial is that it is slightly harder to read at a glance than the PRX, but thanks to its wider hands and markers, it performs much better in low light conditions.

Movement

This section compares the movements of both watches.

• Both watches have display case backs to let us admire their movements.

• The Christopher Ward 12 uses the Swiss-made Salita SW201 automatic caliber with a frequency of 4 Hertz giving smoother seconds hand sweep. Christopher Ward does not advertise the accuracy of this movement, but this caliber usually has an accuracy between -20/+40 seconds per day.

• On the other hand, Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 uses ETA C07.111 automatic caliber with an accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day.

Bracelets

This section compares bracelets of both watches.

• Both watches come with stainless steel bracelets.

• The bracelet on Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 feels solid and well-built while being comfortable on wrist due to its thinness.

• On the other hand, Christopher Ward 12's bracelet feels more substantial and has a more intricate design. It also has a micro-adjustment system that allows for easy adjustment of the bracelet size.

Wearability

This section compares the wearability of both watches.

• The PRX feels slightly larger on the wrist due to its thicker boxier case while the 12 feels slimmer and more well-balanced.

• Both watches have a water resistance of 100 meters, making them suitable for swimming and snorkeling but not diving.

• The Christopher Ward 12's bracelet is easier to adjust than the PRX's, making it more comfortable to wear.

Brand Recognition And Heritage

This section compares brand recognition and heritage of both watches.

• Tissot is a well-known Swiss watch brand with over 160 years of history while Christopher Ward is relatively new in comparison.

• However, Christopher Ward has been gaining popularity in recent years due to their high-quality watches at affordable prices.

Warranty

This section compares warranties offered by both brands.

• Tissot offers a two-year warranty on their watches while Christopher Ward offers a five-year warranty on theirs.

Value For Money

This section compares value for money offered by both brands.

• The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 retails for around $800 while the Christopher Ward 12 retails for around $1200.

• While the Tissot offers good value for money, the Christopher Ward 12 offers better value due to its higher quality movement, more intricate design, and longer warranty.

Conclusion

This section provides a conclusion based on the comparison of both watches.

• Both watches are great in their own way, but the Christopher Ward 12 is the winner overall due to its superior movement, more intricate design, and better value for money.

Movement Comparison

This section compares the movements of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 and Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern 5-Day Automatic watches.

Movements

• The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 has a class-leading power reserve of 80 hours, while the Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern 5-Day Automatic has a power reserve of over 56 hours.

• The Christopher Ward watch uses a modified ETA c07 movement for its caliber, while the Tissot watch uses a third-party Celita SW301 movement.

• The frequency of the movements is different, with the Christopher Ward running at a standard frequency of 3 Hertz or 21,600 vibrations per hour and the Tissot's frequency not mentioned.

• In real-world use, there is no significant difference in accuracy between both watches. However, some users have reported that their Christopher Ward watch runs within five seconds on average.

Bracelet Comparison

This section compares the bracelets of both watches.

Bracelets

• Both watches have integrated steel bracelets with vertical brush finishing and similar butterfly-style clasps with brand names etched on them.

• The Tissot bracelet is wider and may be more suitable for bigger wrists, while the Christopher Ward bracelet feels more elegant and might be suitable for slimmer wrists.

• Although both bracelets are well-made, comparing them shows differences in price. The Tissot's bracelet shows some gaps while the Christopher Ward's bracelet is more compact with hardly any gaps between links.

• Overall, most people would be happy with either bracelet. However, the level of finishing on the Christopher Ward's bracelet is higher than that of Tissot's. Therefore it wins this comparison.

Case Comparison

This section compares the cases of both watches.

Cases

• Both watches have a similar 40mm tonneau-shaped case with integrated bracelets and roughly 45mm lug-to-lug width.

• The Tissot watch has a thicker case and more rectangular design, making it wear a little bigger. The Christopher Ward watch is slimmer and less boxy, making it wear better.

• The Christopher Ward watch would fit more wrists, while the Tissot watch would be better suited for wrists that are 6.25 inches or larger.

Brand Comparison

This section provides an overview of both brands' histories.

Brands

• Christopher Ward is a relatively young brand founded in 2004 in England known for making Swiss watches at a relatively affordable price.

• Tissot was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1853 and has a big heritage. It is known for making well-designed, reliable, and relatively affordable Swiss watches.

• Over the years, Tissot has been the gateway into the world of Swiss watchmaking for many individuals.

Christopher Ward C60 vs Tissot PRX: Which is the Better Watch?

In this video, the presenter compares two popular sports watches - the Christopher Ward C60 and the Tissot PRX. The comparison is based on various categories such as design, movement, warranty, and value for money.

Design

• Both watches are well-designed and finished.

• The CW12 edges out the PRX in many aspects but the difference is minor in most cases.

• Objectively speaking, the Christopher Ward 12 is a better watch.

Movement and Warranty

• The CW12 has a vastly superior five-year warranty compared to Tissot's 60-day return policy and 60-month movement warranty.

• Although underwhelming, the Powermatic at movement of PRX is fantastic.

Value for Money

• The Tissot PRX with steel bracelet starts at $675 while Christopher Ward 12 with steel bracelet starts at $1225 plus taxes.

• At half the price of CW12, PRX gives more bang for your buck.

Conclusion

• If price isn't a consideration and you want the best-integrated bracelet sports watch under $2000 then go for Christopher Ward.

• If you're looking to save some money and still get a very well-rounded Swiss watch then go for Tissot PRX.