These Popular Watches Don’t Deserve the Hype

In this episode of Between The Lugs, we go head-to-head on some of the most polarizing watches in modern collecting — including the Tissot PRX, MoonSwatch, and Cartier Santos — and we don’t try to resolve the debate. This isn’t a review. This is a disagreement. Jason explains why certain hyped watches feel disposable, over-memed, or fundamentally misunderstood. Felix fires back with historical context, value arguments, and why collectors might be missing the point entirely. If you own a PRX, MoonSwatch, or Santos — this episode might hit close to home. And if you’re tired of pretending every popular watch deserves universal praise, you’re in the right place. We also break down January 2026 industry news, react to new releases from TAG Heuer, Mido, Hublot, Oris, and Serica, and answer member questions on buying new vs pre-owned, pawn shop strategies, and how to properly research a watch before pulling the trigger. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Hot Open: The Watches We Disagree On 01:45 - Welcome Back! 02:30 Wrist Check: Patek & Vintage Seiko 03:12 – MoonSwatch: Gateway Drug or Disposable Cash Grab? 08:34 – Tissot PRX: Overhyped Starter Watch or Best Value Under $1,000? 17:02 – Cartier Santos: Did Size Ruin the Icon? 25:40 – Industry News: January 2026 Releases That Matter 26:15 – Mido Multifort 8 One Crown 29:04 – TAG Heuer Carrera & Seafarer Returns 30:55 – Oris & Serica New Releases 44:10 – Member Q&A: New vs Pre-Owned Watches 48:32 – Pawn Shop Buying Strategy 54:20 – How to Research a Watch Without Paralysis 1:00:12 – After Hours (Members Only): Hublot vs AP, Quartz Hot Takes 🔥 WATCHES DISCUSSED Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Cartier Santos (Medium vs Large) TAG Heuer Carrera & Seafarer Mido Multifort 8 Serica 6190 TXD Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 💬 JOIN THE DEBATE Is the PRX actually overrated — or just over-talked about? Is the MoonSwatch good for the hobby… or bad for watch culture? Did Cartier miss the mark by upsizing the Santos? Pick a side in the comments 👇 🎙️ ABOUT BETWEEN THE LUGS Between The Lugs is the long-form podcast from @TheWatchBros, focused on real collector conversations, disagreement, industry context, and zero forced consensus. 👉 Subscribe for unfiltered watch debates, collector insight, and industry commentary 🔔 New episodes weekly 🎧 More from us Main Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@TheWatchBros Memberships → https://www.thewatchbros.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/TheWatchBros #tissotprx #watchpodcast #watchdebate #luxurywatches #betweenTheLugs #watchcollecting #tissot #cartiersantos #moonswatch