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Bernhardt Captain

MSRP $749

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Tissot Visodate

MSRP $950

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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.

Captain

Visodate

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

45mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

9.6mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

50m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

n/a

80h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$749

lowest

$950

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Spec

Captain

Visodate

Case

3 specs

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Thickness

9.55mm

10.45mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

n/a

Domed

AR Coating

n/a

Yes

Dial Color

n/a

Blue

Indices

n/a

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$749

$950

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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bernhardt Captain

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.

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Tissot Visodate

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Visodate for its exceptional value, refined vintage-inspired design, and comfortable 39mm case. Specific strengths highlighted include the clean dial layout, polished indices, twisted lug design, and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its reliability and 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the flat bezel potentially jarring and the lume weak, while others mention the lugs can be somewhat long or the crystal is more reflective than ideal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its impressive design and finishing at its price point.