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Vaer SwissvsTissot Le Locle

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Tissot Le Locle

The Tissot Le Locle is widely praised for its classic elegance, featuring a guilloché dial and a 39.3mm case size that reviewers note wears well due to its reasonable 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate its premium appearance and artistic caseback, fitting for minimalistic, non-sporty styles. The reliable ETA 2824-2 movement is a common feature, though its approximately 40-hour power reserve is considered a drawback by some. The bracelet style is not universally favored, but the overall value at around $450-$500 is consistently highlighted. Overall, owners and reviewers highly recommend the Tissot Le Locle as a classy and versatile dress watch, primarily for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Le Locle39.3mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
Le Locle80h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39.3mm
Thickness
9.4mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$795
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