Precista PRS-14 Review

[Ar.parask]

So I was on the lookout for one of these for a looong time!
Having previously experienced the borealis estoril I was impressed but never quite gelled so I let it go.
The PRS 14 is a very different animal and I am really impressed!
When I was doing my research I didn’t find many reviews around so decided to add one more to the mix.
Enjoy!

https://www.speedychronos.com/post/p...age-done-right


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[swanbourne]

I like that, thanks. I've often wondered whether I should do it again.

Eddie

[Ar.parask]

I like that, thanks. I've often wondered whether I should do it again.

Eddie

I am sure it would sell like hot cakes Eddie, it really is a great watch!


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[Onelasttime]

I like that, thanks. I've often wondered whether I should do it again.

Eddie

Yes please

[grizzlymambo]

Eddie, if you do another one, can you please make an antimagnetic dive watch? There are very few available that are 40mm in size and less than $1000. In fact I do not know of any. The ones I can think of are 44mm in size.

Doesn't need to be this design, just any dive watch 40mm or less size.

thanks.

[gerard]

I like that, thanks. I've often wondered whether I should do it again.

Eddie

Yes, please! :-)

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[swanbourne]

Let me just say that if I did, it would have a bigger crown.

Eddie

[Dr.f]

Let me just say that if I did, it would have a bigger crown.

Eddie

I'd be a fan.

[gerard]

Let me just say that if I did, it would have a bigger crown.

Eddie

I would not see that a problem/issue.

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[gortz]

Let me just say that if I did, it would have a bigger crown.

Eddie

Count me in !!

[M4tt]

Let me just say that if I did, it would have a bigger crown.

Eddie

It would be great if you ran off a few extra crowns and pendants at the same time, they'd be a popular retrofit item...

Please.

[wbilly]

Let me just say that if I did, it would have a bigger crown.

Eddie

Count me in!

[TaketheCannoli]

The answer to that is a resounding YES!

I like that, thanks. I've often wondered whether I should do it again.

Eddie

[StuS]

Personally I would love you to do another run of these Eddie.

[fogar]

I'm not a big fan of the "Precista" font face, even if is period correct. And a watch is never thin enough.

[Mr.Bungle92]

I'm not a big fan of the "Precista" font face, even if is period correct. And a watch is never thin enough.

Agreed on both!

[Rev-O]

It would have to have acrylic though, right?

[TheGent]

It would have to have acrylic though, right?

Absolutely


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[Wallasey Runner]

It Is a classic in design. Funnily enough, I have owned three PRS-14, three Borealis Estoril and three Omega SM300. Obviously the Omega is a class apart, but it is ten times the price of the other two and that's just for a Watchco. Many more times for a nice original.

The crown was always an issue on the PRS-14, so if it was ever done again I think that would need to be addressed.

[Dr.f]

It Is a classic in design. Funnily enough, I have owned three PRS-14, three Borealis Estoril and three Omega SM300. Obviously the Omega is a class apart, but it is ten times the price of the other two and that's just for a Watchco. Many more times for a nice original.

The crown was always an issue on the PRS-14, so if it was ever done again I think that would need to be addressed.

+ 1 only negative a slightly fiddly crown for the more ham fisted of us .

[dkpw]

It Is a classic in design. Funnily enough, I have owned three PRS-14, three Borealis Estoril and three Omega SM300. Obviously the Omega is a class apart, but it is ten times the price of the other two and that's just for a Watchco. Many more times for a nice original.

The crown was always an issue on the PRS-14, so if it was ever done again I think that would need to be addressed.

And the acrylic crystal. Mine cracked and I remember hearing of others. Eddie kindly fixed mine, but if there were ever to be a new version, which would be superb, an upgrade to a sapphire crystal would be amazing.

[StuS]

Many have mixed feeling on aged lume, I do too but this may work with some aged lume, it was good on the prs-82

[enndriz]

I’d love to see another run of this one too. A lightly aged lume option as well would be awesome


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[abraxas]

With all the new publicity they will go like hot cakes.

Anyone remember the PVD ones? They rocked.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...n-2242425.html

[Ar.parask]

With all the new publicity they will go like hot cakes.

Anyone remember the PVD ones? They rocked.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...n-2242425.html

I wasn’t even aware these existed... they look so cool


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[number2]

Enjoyed the reviews of both the PRS14 & 82.

[TaketheCannoli]

How have I been here for years and years and never knew about these?

With all the new publicity they will go like hot cakes.

Anyone remember the PVD ones? They rocked.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...n-2242425.html

[Redcoat]

I have one of the original batch and wholeheartedly agree that any new versions should have a more usable crown.

[Ar.parask]

I have one of the original batch and wholeheartedly agree that any new versions should have a more usable crown.

Is the crown still ok in yours? I am starting to worry now!


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[Ron Jr]

With all the new publicity they will go like hot cakes.

Anyone remember the PVD ones? They rocked.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs...n-2242425.html

I had two PVD and one normal. One of the PVD went in a trade. The second one needs a new crystal (it's third) I have the crystal but my watchmaker retired and I can't find a new one.

[Rollon]

Is the crown still ok in yours? I am starting to worry now!.........

It was a problem, especially once the threads stripped. I’ve since had it replaced but it’s still not very easy to use.

It would be great if you ran off a few extra crowns and pendants at the same time, they'd be a popular retrofit item...........

...................Regarding all the comments in this thread about the original TF Precista PRS-14's screw-down crown, what always makes sense to me is using a good quality Rolex generic specification "TripLock" OysterCrown/Tube set for their maintainability and the universal availability of replacement parts for what will someday likely be a discontinued divers watch. The Rolex patents on this technologically beautiful screw-down crown&tube design, or system, have long since expired.

I guess this is why it was used in the PRS-82?..........................

Great revue of the PRS-14, BTW. Though I can see from Eddie's spec sheet/diagram of the '82 showing its internal construction that it has the same engineering features of the Rolex "TripLock" version of the OysterCrown, I don't know if the actual specifications allow interchangeability with the Rolex and Rolex "generic" parts (great if it would, though!).

The net famous "Dr. Seiko" often repaired the stripped, etc., factory crown tubes of SKX series and other Seiko divers with the full on conversion to the Rolex generic TripLock crown & tube parts for perpetual maintainability. One member here once wrote of Dr. Seiko retrofitting his Zeno Explorer (ZEX) with the TripLock crown & its special screwed-in tube (i.e. "pendant") that is the key to this crown design's almost limitless capacity to be "rejuvenated" when damaged or worn.

If the original PRS-14's case was factory spec'ed with a 2.5mm or smaller diameter unthreaded hole for it's stock pressed-in crown tube, then I think these older '14s might just possibly be perfect candidates for conversion to the TripLock crown and tube system.

You might lose a bit of the Omega aesthetics, though, and I imagine that might be of concern to some

[Ar.parask]

Great revue of the PRS-14, BTW. Though I can see from Eddie's spec sheet/diagram of the '82 showing its internal construction that it has the same engineering features of the Rolex "TripLock" version of the OysterCrown, I don't know if the actual specifications allow interchangeability with the Rolex and Rolex "generic" parts (great if it would, though!).

The net famous "Dr. Seiko" often repaired the stripped, etc., factory crown tubes of SKX series and other Seiko divers with the full on conversion to the Rolex generic TripLock crown & tube parts for perpetual maintainability. One member here once wrote of Dr. Seiko retrofitting his Zeno Explorer (ZEX) with the TripLock crown & its special screwed-in tube (i.e. "pendant") that is the key to this crown design's almost limitless capacity to be "rejuvenated" when damaged or worn.

If the original PRS-14's case was factory spec'ed with a 2.5mm or smaller diameter unthreaded hole for it's stock pressed-in crown tube, then I think these older '14s might just possibly be perfect candidates for conversion to the TripLock crown and tube system.

You might lose a bit of the Omega aesthetics, though, and I imagine that might be of concern to some

I recently managed to get my hands on a seamaster watchco and the crown feels much more substantial than the one in the PRS 14. It is worth mentioning though that the mid case is much slimmer than the Precista and the screw down crown on the watchcos was only introduced after the niad one which was slimmer


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[TheGent]

Count me in...


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[KAS118]

Definitely would have thought a MkII version of this should be done 👍😎

[Stuart]

Had and passed on two of these. Very stupid.
They are wonderful on a tan Timefactors Aviator or a black Di Modell Rally.
It was said to me a decade ago on this forum, “if you can’t stretch to a Seamaster or Rolex Submariner, then the PRS-14 is next best”. That was right. Bring it back!

[Rollon]

Eddie, if you do another one, can you please make an antimagnetic dive watch? There are very few available that are 40mm in size and less than $1000. In fact I do not know of any. The ones I can think of are 44mm in size.

Doesn't need to be this design, just any dive watch 40mm or less size.

thanks.

You might take a look at this one >>>>-------> https://www.timefactors.com/prs52.htm and this one >>>>-------> https://www.timefactors.com/prs68willard.htm as both are equipped with full coverage antimagnetic Faraday Cages.

Regarding all the comments in this thread about the original TF Precista PRS-14's screw-down crown, what always makes sense to me is using a good quality Rolex generic specification "TripLock" OysterCrown/Tube set for their maintainability and the universal availability of replacement parts for what will someday likely be a discontinued divers watch. The Rolex patents on this technologically beautiful screw-down crown&tube design, or system, have long since expired.

[Ar.parask]

You might take a look at this one >>>>-------> https://www.timefactors.com/prs52.htm and this one >>>>-------> https://www.timefactors.com/prs68willard.htm as both are equipped with full coverage antimagnetic Faraday Cages.

Regarding all the comments in this thread about the original TF Precista PRS-14's screw-down crown, what always makes sense to me is using a good quality Rolex generic specification "TripLock" OysterCrown/Tube set for their maintainability and the universal availability of replacement parts for what will someday likely be a discontinued divers watch. The Rolex patents on this technologically beautiful screw-down crown&tube design, or system, have long since expired.

I guess this is why it was used in the PRS-82?


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[dkpw]

Why the **** did I ever sell mine?












Gross stupidity, that's why!

[bond]

So I was on the lookout for one of these for a looong time!
Having previously experienced the borealis estoril I was impressed but never quite gelled so I let it go.
The PRS 14 is a very different animal and I am really impressed!
When I was doing my research I didn’t find many reviews around so decided to add one more to the mix.
Enjoy!

https://www.speedychronos.com/post/p...age-done-right


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You could always try the PRS 3 ?
Granted it's not exactly a seamster 300 but the DNA and aesthetic is there

https://www.timefactors.com/precistaprs3.htm

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[abraxas]

You could always try the PRS 3 ?
Granted it's not exactly a seamster 300 but the DNA and aesthetic is there

https://www.timefactors.com/precistaprs3.htm

That model is discontinued.

[smoz]

It's a beauty:

[TheGent]

It's a beauty:

Stunning!

I really hope Eddie plans for more of these.


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[Martylaa]

Stunning!

I really hope Eddie plans for more of these.


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I hope he doesn’t, quite refreshing having a piece which isn’t seen too often lol...


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[Cornish Bob]

Lovely looking piece, I'm another who would be interested.

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[Dakar]

Enjoyed that review, and a lovely watch.. be interesting to cost it today with the same spec, case and movement.
Suspect it would be a lot more expensive now..
If it was to come, I'd be in the queue at 2.00 Sunday

[ManaBozho]

I’m relatively new to the world of Timefactors and Eddie. I’ve been trying to educate myself on past models, and the prs-14 (to me) is one of the highlights of the back catalog.

[DarthCalvinus]

+1 for the PRS 14....

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[catflem]

A homage to a homage

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-SKX...gAAOSwkiZgPjXb

[TaketheCannoli]

There wouldn't be anything out there to rival an upgraded 14 at Eddie's price point, or even double it. My tuppenth's worth:

- Case dimensions are spot on

- Needs a sapphire, preferable domed or boxed

- Better crown

- Thicker hour and minute hands

- The Precista brand would be fine with me, although maybe a more block font, like the Omega. I'd oppose a switch to the Smiths brand.

- The option of a bracelet would be amazing

I'd even brave the Sunday two minute scrum for one of those ;)

[Finkaudio]

Hi,


believe it or not, I found a PRS-14 in black that I bought and forgot. As far as I remember, only a few have been made in black.
It looks like new, just collected dust....shame on me, but at least it is still as nice as it was when I got it.

Will go to the sales corner soon.......but first I need to clean off the dust :-)





Best regards

Karl-Heinz