Yazole Quartz Chronograph Style (Imitating Tissot PRC 200)
Fashion Chronograph Style Watch · Yazole (Budget fashion/novelty watch brand produced in China)
Period: Modern Fashion Era (2010s-Present)
Type
Fashion Chronograph Style Watch
Brand
Yazole (Budget fashion/novelty watch brand produced in China)
Movement
Basic Chinese quartz movement (battery-powered)
Dimensions
Case diameter approximately 42mm, thickness 11mm, lug-to-lug 48mm, lug width 20mm
Description
This Yazole timepiece is an inexpensive fashion watch that heavily borrows design cues, text, and aesthetics from well-known Swiss luxury and sports watches like the Tissot PRC 200. Featuring a shiny chrome-plated base metal case, a dark dial with prominent sub-dial markings, and a faux-leather strap, it offers a sporty chronograph appearance at a fraction of the cost, though it lacks genuine horological pedigree and functional chronograph capabilities in many variants.
Key Features
Affordable pricing, heavily derivative styling mimicking Swiss chronographs, tachymeter scale bezel, multi-sub-dial layout, prominent Yazole branding on the dial
Dial Description
Dark blue dial with printed white Arabic numerals at 12, 9, 3, stick hour markers, three non-functional or decorative chronograph sub-dials mimicking a layout similar to the Tissot PRC 200, featuring text 'YAZOLE 270' and borrowed 'PRC 200' and '200m/660ft' markings
Case Material
Base metal alloy with polished chrome/silver-tone plating
Crystal Type
Flat mineral glass crystal
Bezel Details
Fixed bezel with printed tachymeter scale on the outer chapter ring
Crown & Pushers
Standard push-pull crown flanked by two decorative chronograph-style pushers on the right side of the case
Bracelet or Strap
Brown faux-leather (PU leather) strap with white contrast stitching and a polished steel pin buckle
Caseback Details
Snap-on stainless steel caseback with minimal manufacturer etchings
Movement Type
Basic Chinese quartz movement (battery-powered)
Water Resistance
Nominally marked as splash-resistant or theoretical, but practically offers little to no water resistance; avoid swimming, showering, or heavy rain exposure
Origin & Provenance
Made in China, mass-produced budget-tier fashion timepiece
Age Estimate
Modern production, likely circa 2015-2023
Cultural Significance
Represents the segment of fast-fashion accessories designed to provide a specific luxury or sporty look to consumers on an extremely limited budget, highlighting the globalization and accessibility of watch designs via e-commerce
Condition Notes
Fair to good overall condition for a budget fashion watch; minor hairline scratches on the polished case and crystal, with standard wear on the faux-leather strap
Value Estimate
Retail and secondary market value ranges between $5 to $15 USD
Care & Maintenance
Avoid all contact with water due to lack of proper gaskets and water resistance; keep away from excessive moisture; replace the inexpensive quartz battery when depleted; treat the faux-leather strap gently as it is prone to peeling over time
Similar Watches
Other ultra-budget fashion brands such as Curren, Megir, Hannah Martin, and Geneve fashion watches
Interesting Facts
Yazole is a prominent brand among ultra-cheap online direct-to-consumer imports, often sold globally for under ten dollars. These watches frequently feature design elements, model numbers, and water-resistance claims borrowed directly from high-end Swiss or Japanese market successes without the underlying engineering