Azimuth Mecha-1 Chrono GaugevsTissot Heritage 1973
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Measurements
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Mecha-1 Chrono Gauge

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 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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