Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsTissot Heritage 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo at true scale

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,995

$925

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
11.5'
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$925
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear, with one owner noting its suitability as a versatile everyday or business-casual watch. The tan canvas strap is seen as evoking a safari feel, and the watch is described as a strap monster. One owner, however, found the crown too small and difficult to wind, and felt the price was too high for the value. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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