Precista PRS-82 - owner first impressions, photos and straps etc

[alfaman]

Is there anybody with a 6.5 inch wrist wearing one of these?

Yes - my wrists are 6.5 inches - usually wear the watch on the last hole .. unless particularly hot weather.

the watch looks and feels fine ( not too big for my wrists ).

the diameter and lug to lug span are slightly smaller than many other dive watches ... hence why it works for smaller wrists.

[Ontological]

Not when it's MY choice to do what I want to MY watch to have the look I prefer.

You don't seriously believe all the faded bezels you see are all naturally faded!,particularly when it's so cool to own one that is faded either naturally,or "rushed".

Im considering taking a hammer and chisel to the case next and take some huge chunks of metal away for an even more aged look :).

We're not criticising! I'm keen to see the progress that you make. Have you done this to other watches? Would love to see the results.

[P9CLY]

We're not criticising! I'm keen to see the progress that you make. Have you done this to other watches? Would love to see the results.

Never done this to any other watch,I only decided to do it to this because IT IS a keeper and wanted a more weathered and used look rather than the shiny bezel as it was.....that was the only reason and for me it works.

The pics are above,it's only the bezel that I've changed.

[P9CLY]

Is there anybody with a 6.5 inch wrist wearing one of these?

Are their enough Women on the forum to give you the answer,and have they bought one anyway ;)

[ronin]

Yes - my wrists are 6.5 inches - usually wear the watch on the last hole .. unless particularly hot weather.

the watch looks and feels fine ( not too big for my wrists ).

the diameter and lug to lug span are slightly smaller than many other dive watches ... hence why it works for smaller wrists.

Thank you :-)

[alfaman]

wala wala 016.jpg

see attachment for fit on 6.5 inch wrist.

the lugs do not overhang my wrist .. just looks that way on the photo...

[alfaman]

another pic on skinny wrist

[ronin]

another pic on skinny wrist

Thank you for the photos, much appreciated.

[andy armitage]

I have 6.5" wrists and the watch is a perfect size and is a fantastic watch just get one.

[ronin]

I have 6.5" wrists and the watch is a perfect size and is a fantastic watch just get one.

Thanks Andy. My wife and family have said I can have a watch for my birthday. It looks like it will be between an 82, 29b or a speedbird III.

[redhed18]

I have 6.5" wrists and the watch is a perfect size and is a fantastic watch just get one.

Agreed, the watch is perfect for 6.5 wrists due to the short lug-to-lug length...

There are incredibly few options like this for slimmer guys, just get it :)

I personally found the rubber strap just a tad large (could have used one more position)
but that may come down to your wrist bones, and there are so many strap options as illustrated here.

I have mine on Eddie's terrific black NATO (5th smallest position)

[andy armitage]

Thanks Andy. My wife and family have said I can have a watch for my birthday. It looks like it will be between an 82, 29b or a speedbird III.

Any one of those will be a great present :) I have had a fair few of Eddie's watches and for me the 82 is just so different and it is my favourite one to date. I put mine on the new coyote NATO and it is a perfect match.

[P9CLY]

Looks spot on on the Oyster bracelet.

[swanbourne]

I've shipped the last one today, there won't be any more until April (perhaps).

Eddie

[Jim:]

Jim

[Chris W]

Jim

Looking good!
What strap is that?

[artonthewrist]

Looking good!
What strap is that?

And I second Chris's thought and request : )

Dan

[Jim:]

And I second Chris's thought and request : )

Dan

It's just one of those generic, fairly thin mesh straps with the two-piece Casio-style clasps. I've had it a while but can't remember what site it came from, sorry.

Cheers,

Jim

[Napoléon SOLO]

PRS 82 & friends

sadly it has to go, i cant keep' em all...so it is for sale due to the arrival of a long awaited graal (a chrono)

cracking watch nevertheless, this little 82

[nibby]

PRS 82 & friends

sadly it has to go, i cant keep' em all...so it is for sale due to the arrival of a long awaited graal (a chrono)

cracking watch nevertheless, this little 82

Is that a coded watch for sale post? I'm sure you might get some offers as the PRS-82 is currently sold out.

[RussB]

Yes - my wrists are 6.5 inches - usually wear the watch on the last hole .. unless particularly hot weather.

the watch looks and feels fine ( not too big for my wrists ).

the diameter and lug to lug span are slightly smaller than many other dive watches ... hence why it works for smaller wrists.

I have 6.5" wrists and the watch is a perfect size and is a fantastic watch just get one.

This is really good to know as I also have skinny 6.5 inch wrists. The watch looks great so hopefully I'll manage to get one from the next batch :)

[nibby]

Got a new Oyster bracelet for the PRS-82

[KAS118]

Got a new Oyster bracelet for the PRS-82

Not bad - I like the quote in your signature - very true (unfortunately)

[markrlondon]

Got a new Oyster bracelet for the PRS-82

[pic of PRS-82 on bracelet]

That looks surprisingly good. Thanks for sharing it.

[Coot]

Looking for something vintage and settling on these at the mo:

Steveo Para





And Gobo

[KAS118]

Looking for something vintage and settling on these at the mo:

Steveo Para





And Gobo

Both look excellent :-)

[alfaman]

That gobo strap looks particularly good... Is that also the shop / retailer name?

[Coot]

I saw the Gobo on SC on here.

Pete

[Jaunty]

Love the Gobo, but really do not like the Steveo Para -hardly looks vintage to me!

[KAS118]

I must admit - I think it looks good on both straps :-)

[PickleB]

Someone liked theirs enough to think the PRS-82 was underpriced: link .

Edit:

Nr 117 - but to be fair it seems to me he's selling more 'at cost' rather than making a quick profit :-)

Having done a quick recalculation...you're right. I must have got something very wrong the first time!

My apologies to Johnzalez.

[KAS118]

Someone liked theirs enough to think the PRS-82 was underpriced: link .

Nr 117 - but to be fair it seems to me he's selling more 'at cost' rather than making a quick profit :-)

[Jim:]

Another one trying an oyster bracelet - this one off a Zeno 300m :



Jim

[Jackwibble]

Mine is on a saddle leather Toshi now and very comfy.

[artonthewrist]

Another one trying an oyster bracelet - this one off a Zeno 300m :



Jim

Personally I think this looks great nice combination well done.

[Jim:]

Thanks! The more I wear it the more it feels like they were meant for each other.

Jim

[notenoughwrists]

I've just bought one of these sort of by accident. I had not planned to buy one - although have really liked the idea of it since launch - as I like a date on watches, but now I am really looking forward to receiving this...... I think Rubber for me, or admiralty grey nato :)

[Jaunty]

Mine has stayed on the rubber so far...

[holio cornolio]

I've shipped the last one today, there won't be any more until April (perhaps).

Eddie

Any more of these on the horizon?

[Snipe]

Any more of these on the horizon?

I'd also be interested to know when they might be back in stock...

[nibby]

Still loving mine on a lumpy

[Vanguard]

Eddie do you know yet when the PRS-82 will be back in stock, you mentioned April in an earlier post

Or have they come back into stock and sold out again as I quite fancy one for an upcoming holiday

[RussB]

I asked Eddie about the next batch a few weeks ago and he said they're supposed to arrive some time in June but that's not certain.

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one and judging by the photos in this thread I'm pretty sure it will be worth the wait :)

[Napoléon SOLO]

definitely a must have, the PRS82.

mine is now on a perlon NATO, after the rubber, and various nylon nato straps

maybe for the summer the original rubber will make a comme back

[Uke1]

Looks like there are a few of us eagerly awaiting these to come back in stock! I tend to have an envious browse of this thread at least once a day Lovely photos guys.

[Rev-O]

Still loving mine.

It's a keeper, I never get tired of it.

[MerlinShepherd]

I mentioned this in another thread, the one about water resistant leather straps. Mine is currently on a DiModell and looks the biz!

[Jim:]

[nibby]

[James.uk]

That's a beauty Jim. Great strap looks spot on! I'm trying to have less watches and then read 20 pages of this thread and now I want one of these! :(