Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono RacervsTissot Chrono L

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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.

Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer at true scale

Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer

Tissot Chrono L at true scale

Chrono L

Diameter

43.3mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

11.0mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$1,225

$475

lowest

Movement

Citizen E210

13.25'

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.3mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Indices
n/a
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E210
13.25'
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,225
$475
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Reviews

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

Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer

The Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer is praised for its bright blue dial with motorsport-inspired subdials and its retro styling blended with modern Eco-Drive technology. It features a flyback chronograph movement with an accuracy of +/-15 seconds per month and an eight-month power reserve. The watch is priced at $1,195 USD. On balance, reviewers highlight the Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer's successful fusion of vintage aesthetics and contemporary solar-powered functionality at its price point.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's vintage-style design, dial, handset, and case shape, with some noting it looks expensive and garners compliments. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag issues with legibility in bright daylight due to reflective surfaces, and some report misaligned subdials and date windows, with minor misalignments considered within tolerance by Tissot. One owner sold theirs due to the chronograph second hand moving when stationary. The Tissot Chrono L is 42mm, and some owners of similarly named models find larger case sizes like 45mm appear too big on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot Chrono L for its attractive vintage aesthetic and perceived value, despite concerns regarding legibility and occasional alignment issues.

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