Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono GaugevsTissot Heritage 1973

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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.

Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge at true scale

Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge

Tissot Heritage 1973 at true scale

Heritage 1973

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

46.6mm

lowest

Thickness

n/a

14.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

60h

MSRP

$6,096

$2,575

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Thickness
n/a
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,096
$2,575
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Reviews

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Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge

Owners widely praise the Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge for its unique and cool design, with some enjoying its substantial weight and one-of-a-kind nature. However, confusion exists regarding time-telling, with one owner suggesting the top indicator is the hour and the bottom the minute. Some find the 43mm case size makes their wrists look inadequate. Overall, owners consider the Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge a fantastic and rare timepiece for its unique appeal.

Tissot Heritage 1973

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1973 for its faithful vintage aesthetic, tonneau case, and panda dial registers, with many appreciating the contrasting orange chronograph hands and the overall attention to detail. Reviewers note the superb case finishing, featuring a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and the tactile feel of the automatic chronograph movement. Some owners find the date setting mechanism difficult and describe the chronograph reset as slightly off. While the 43mm case is generally considered wearable, one reviewer felt it was too large. The radial brushed case finish is noted as being prone to scratches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its compelling vintage design and value proposition.

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