Bernhardt CaptainvsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary
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Measurements
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Captain
Le Locle 20th Anniversary
Diameter
38mm
39.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
9.6mm
lowest
9.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$749
lowest
$875
Movement
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely consider the Bernhardt Captain suitable only for formal dress occasions, not business casual. The watch features rose-gold plating and comes on a leather strap, limiting its water submersion capability. Its 50m water resistance with a screw-down crown is viewed as mixed messaging by some. On balance, owners find the Bernhardt Captain a fine-looking watch, but its utility is restricted by its dress-focused design and water resistance.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary for its comfortable 39.3mm case size, which fits well on smaller wrists, and its attractive 9.7mm thickness. The artistic caseback is a notable highlight, and the bracelet is considered comfortable, though not universally loved. The Powermatic 80 movement offers an 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary highly for its comfortable wearability and appealing design elements at its price point.
The watch features a classical aesthetic with a guilloché dial and Roman indices. The 30m water resistance is a significant limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the case size, with one stating 39.3mm and the other 29mm.
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