Tissot has teamed up with NBA superstar Damian Lillard to create a distinctive new expression of the PRX, bringing basketball culture, personal storytelling and traditional Swiss watchmaking together in the PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard Special Edition.
Priced at £1,720, this 44mm timepiece takes the familiar angular silhouette of the PRX and gives it a more individual personality, with a burgundy colour scheme, an openworked dial and a hand wound mechanical movement. It is a watch that wears its sporting inspiration proudly, without relying on a few logos and a splash of colour to do all the talking.
Skeleton Style With A Personal Touch
The stainless steel tonneau shaped case measures 44mm across, giving the watch plenty of presence on the wrist. Through the skeletonised dial, the wearer can admire the mechanical workings beneath, while burgundy accents bring a cohesive look to the design. Super LumiNova on the hands helps keep the time legible when the lights go down.
The most playful detail sits at nine o’clock. Here, the small seconds display features a gold coloured letter D crossed by two vertical lines, echoing the dollar sign and referencing Lillard’s musical alter ego, Dame D.O.L.L.A. A surrounding burgundy ring carries the words “Dame Time”, a nod to the basketball star’s famous celebration after delivering a game winning shot.
Turn the watch over and there is another personal touch, with Lillard’s signature printed on the sapphire exhibition caseback. It is a fitting finishing detail for a collaboration that draws on more than just his sporting credentials.
Manual Winding And A 52 Hour Power Reserve
Power comes from a Swiss made hand wound mechanical movement offering up to 52 hours of power reserve. Rather than relying on an automatic winding system, the movement invites the wearer to interact with the watch, adding a little daily ritual to the ownership experience.
The sapphire crystal features an anti reflective coating on its underside, while water resistance is rated to 100 metres. Despite its substantial dimensions, the watch weighs 95 grams, keeping the overall package relatively manageable for a sports inspired design of this size.
Two Straps And A Pocket Watch Twist
Tissot has given the special edition more versatility than a standard strap swap might suggest. It arrives with a burgundy rubber strap fitted with a pin buckle, alongside a matching burgundy leather strap with a folding clasp and pushers. Both use a quick release system, allowing the wearer to change the look without reaching for a watchmaker’s toolkit.
The set also includes a small leather case designed to hold the watch head once the strap has been removed. Complete with a chain, the case can be carried in a trouser pocket or attached to a bag, offering an unexpected pocket watch inspired alternative to wearing it on the wrist.
Presented in a special black collector’s box, the package feels designed for fans who want something more personal than a conventional limited colourway. It is a PRX with a clear identity, from its openworked dial to its basketball references.
Specifications
Case: 44mm 316L stainless steel
Thickness: 11.2mm
Crystal: Sapphire with anti reflective coating on the underside
Movement: Swiss hand wound mechanical
Power Reserve: Up to 52 hours
Dial: Skeletonised burgundy
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds
Lume: Super LumiNova
Water Resistance: 100 metres
Straps: Burgundy rubber and burgundy leather, both interchangeable
Caseback: Exhibition caseback with Damian Lillard signature
Price: £1,720
Winding Things Up
The Tissot PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard Special Edition is a more characterful take on one of the brand’s most recognisable modern collections. The skeletonised movement, burgundy detailing and Dame Time references give it a personality that goes beyond the usual celebrity collaboration, while the two straps and pocket carry option add a welcome dose of versatility.
At £1,720, it sits firmly in more serious mechanical watch territory, but it offers plenty for fans of Lillard, basketball enthusiasts and collectors who prefer their sports watches with a little extra attitude. Whether you are celebrating a clutch three pointer or simply appreciating the view through the dial, this PRX makes sure time is very much on Dame’s side.
