I purchased the PT860/16 ( no longer available direct from PHILIPS) as an almost identical replacement for a PHILISHAVE 8890 which lasted about 9 years. The most important factor was that both could / can be used cordless OR when plugged in via the charging unit. The 8890 stopped charging just outside it's warranty period (no help or sympathy from Philips !) but I was able to continue using it because of the above mentioned versatility. Whereas the 8890 was compact and felt reassuringly solid, the 860 is slightly longer, lighter and noisier ! Both had / have triple, dual-precision, lift and cut floating heads but, whereas the 8890's appeared to be polished chrome, the 860's seemed to be made of brushed steel and don't glide across my face as smoothly. Perhaps it's just a case of getting used to the new unit......... As for durability, only time will tell. Having said all of the above, I've always used PHILIPS rotary shavers and will probably continue to do so.
Ordered on Friday. Shaver arrived Saturday. Beat that! Been using Philishave for years,but this one is the best yet. Closer, smoother and faster. Very pleased, hope it lasts as long as the others.
When my husbands old Phillips shaver started to play up after about 15 years so not bad, he said find me another one but it must be Phillips so I found this one read all the blurb etc and decided it would the one for him, and he charged it and shaved with it asap and was pleased as punch with it. the price was good and delivery very quick and well packed so all said and done now