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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsTissot Heritage 1938

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
11.5'
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$925
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