Will there ever be new stock of the PRS 40?
Will there ever be new stock of the PRS 40?
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
NH15 movement eh? So that means we can expect an auto version in the future, or have I got hold of the wrong end of the stick?
Both look great - well done 👍
I’m not sure how I would feel about a mechanical movement in the PRS40; it kind of takes away some of its “no frills” simplicity.
Having said that, I could live with a hand wound rather than automatic.
I’ve had two and sold them both but I think s third would be a keeper.
The NH15 is the 6R15, better quality than the usually used NH35. When it was only a quartz, I had many enquiries for an automatic version. Now I'm doing it as an automatic, the first comment is "I'd prefer quartz" :-)
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Is it feasible to offer both, like you did with the PRS 18? I guess the auto version will not be 195 quid.Originally Posted by swanbourne
The minimum order is 300 per model so there can be only one.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
An auto version? Now that looks interesting...
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Eddie, The NH15 is a mid size movement (23.8mm diameter) with rather modest timekeeping claims (-35 ~ +55 s/day). The 6R15 equivalent is the NE15 with a 27.4mm diameter and much better timekeeping (-15 ~ +25 second per day). I guess the reference to NH15 on the spec sheet for the PRS40 may be a typo.
Martin
Ah yes, well spotted, it should be the NE15.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Yes indeed, it should be the NE15.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Maybe I’m in a minority of one Eddie!
I’m sure I could live with an auto though.
Very nice.
I imagine this is a few months away yet Eddie?
Cheers,
Adam.
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I would also be in the quartz camp for this; I can see the crown being a massive PITA with the strap being in behind it. No big deal on a quartz where it's set and forget for 6 months but potentially more annoying on an auto. Perhaps it could be mitigated by a push/pull rather than screw-down?
It's never been screw down.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Ah well that's that then!
Auto is great, I can add that to my quartz version and they could be a couple :). Still no date is a winner imho.
It’s still a great no frills design, my cheapest watch, but it gets the most attention.
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What with this and the Caribbean 1000 homage (discussed in Watch Talk) I'll be getting my salary sent directly to Eddie and if there's anything left he can send it on to me.
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Any idea when this is coming back in to stock Eddie?
We can't get the movements until November/December.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
I am glad as I've just spent the money I was saving on a new Seiko Dawn Grey!
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Thanks for the update.
Will the standard one and chrono come down the line at the same time?
No.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
New member here, I'm wondering the same thing. Does the potential auto version of the PRS-40 mean no more quartz models?
Welcome to the forum. A Quartz chronograph perhaps: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...ouple-of-ideas
Good to be here. I'm late to the game when it comes to Precista and Smiths and it seems I missed a few that appeal to me. Anyway, I'll be ordering the Seafire this week, maybe the PRS-82 in a month or two. Hopefully by then things will have progressed with the PRS40.Welcome to the forum. A Quartz chronograph perhaps: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...ouple-of-ideas
Manufacturer's pictures.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Looking sharp Eddie.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Thanks for the update. Can’t wait die the release. The bicompax dial rocks.
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End of January for the auto version as per email update
I'm really confused with all the new models coming fast lately, but the chrono version of the PRS40 is still highest on my list.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Much prefer the 3 dial face. Looks smashing.
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Oh those look great. I like both.
Are they thicker than the last model?
Manufacturer's pictures of the prototypes.
Eddie
Agree with this. Three face looks the complete package. Another winner!
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The three subdials are really cool.
Any updates Eddie?
Nothing to report.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
How about the auto version?
waiting patiently.....
Will all 3 versions be relesed at the same time? Thinking more about the auto version now.
I thought the two sub-dial one would be for me but the three takes it after seeing these photos.
There’s too much empty space in the lower half of the face on the two sub-dial version to me.
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I think the twin dial would look better with an extended marker, like at the 12 position to fill the gap.
I agree with this
Yep Eddie, still highest on my list and glad I didn't "pull the trigger" on an earlier model.
The three counter version looks finger licking good!
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Quick snap of the prototype, didn't have time to set the light tent and lights up.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Wow - that does look good :-)Quick snap of the prototype, didn't have time to set the light tent and lights up.
Eddie
Beam me up Scottie....Quick snap of the prototype, didn't have time to set the light tent and lights up.
Eddie
Out of interest - what ever happened to this one - has it been scrubbed?Quick snap of the prototype, didn't have time to set the light tent and lights up.
Eddie
Oof! What a thing that is. Of the available TF watches I don't already own, or have owned, PRS-40 auto is the one which I think is an itch I still need to scratch, but I didn't know these three dials "existed". I'd have a black dial Caribbean first though.Quick snap of the prototype, didn't have time to set the light tent and lights up.
Eddie
Hi Eddie,
I wanted to say that I love my PRS-40 Auto, it's such a unique watch. And the movement performs brilliantly. It loses about maybe 2-3 secs a day! But what about the Mission Timer? Is it coming, and if yes, can you say when it might be available? It looks spectacular, and the mockup showing it probably being a LHD … just wow …
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