Head to head
Swiss Military Chronographe SM34084.04 vs Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz
Two quartz watches from different brands, €34 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Swiss Military Chronographe SM34084.04 leads on 0 points, the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz on 3 (price at our check, crystal and thickness).
- Choose the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34084.04 if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
- Choose the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz if you want to pay less (a €34 gap), you want a crystal that resists scratches better and you will wear it under a shirt cuff.
Line by line
CriterionSwiss MillitaryTissot
Price at our check€429€395Advantage
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreRonda Quartz Cal. 3540.D—
CrystalMineralSapphireAdvantage
Water resistance100 m100 m
Diameter42 mm40 mm
Thickness12 mm10.4 mmAdvantage
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34084.04 or the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz?
The Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz, at €395 against €429 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 100 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The Swiss Military Chronographe SM34084.04 has a mineral crystal, the Tissot PRX 40mm Quartz a sapphire one.