Archimede Watches Klassik ChronographvsTissot 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.

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph at true scale

Klassik Chronograph

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$2,276

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.6mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
n/a
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,276
$2,400
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Reviews

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Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph owners praise its uncluttered dial for excellent contrast and readability, and the hardened case for durability and comfortable wear. The watch is noted for its simple elegance, with blue hands and strap complementing each other well for casual and less formal occasions. One owner highlights the quality of the watch, mentioning it is a manual-wind conversion of a Valjoux 7753 to manage thickness. The textured dial and blued hands are also appreciated, as is the date window placement at the 6 o'clock position. The Archimede Klassik Chronograph is considered a fantastic GADA watch for its price, offering great quality and service from the family-owned company. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph highly for its elegant design and perceived quality 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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