Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$661

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Seiko VK64

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.85mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
Taupe
Silver
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
68h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$2,400
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Reviews

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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Telemeter 1938 for its vintage-inspired design, handsome dial finishing, and the value it offers as a mechanical chronograph. The automatic Tissot Valjoux A05.231 movement, with its 68-hour power reserve, is noted positively, and some owners describe the movement as feeling "alive." The watch features a polished stainless steel case, monopushers, and a double-sided anti-reflective coating. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for the retro aesthetic, with many wishing for a smaller variant, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp but slightly stiff, and the average accuracy is reported at +6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Telemeter 1938 highly for its attractive vintage design and good value, despite concerns about its case size.

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