Breitling Avi 1953 EditionvsTissot 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.

Breitling Avi 1953 Edition at true scale

Avi 1953 Edition

Tissot Telemeter 1938 at true scale

Telemeter 1938

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

14.1mm

13.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

68h

MSRP

$27,150

$2,400

lowest

Movement

Breitling B09

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.05mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
18k red gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18k red gold
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling B09
Tissot Valjoux A05.231
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
70h
68h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$27,150
$2,400
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Reviews

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Breitling Avi 1953 Edition

The Breitling Avi 1953 Edition is praised as a faithful re-interpretation of the original, featuring a hand-wound B09 movement and a plexi crystal. Owners note its character and find it a compelling alternative to other chronographs. Some reviewers point to the fauxtina lume plots as a departure from historical accuracy, while others highlight its prominent pusher design. The Breitling Avi 1953 Edition retails for €7,800. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Breitling Avi 1953 Edition for its faithful vintage-inspired design and unique character.

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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